I saw this clip on GMA over the weekend about how low the Mississippi River is now due to the drought. Had some good shots of what might be some great sinking spots Just makes me wish I lived near the Mississippi River
Mississippi River's Historically Low Levels
And once again, Meteorologist Ginger Zee was out walking around on the dry river bed. I was hoping maybe she might have a repeat of her brief encounter with quicksand on Lake Mead a few months back. But alas, it appears she learned from that experience, and this time kept her distance from the river mud
Has anyone else had a chance to explore what sinking opportunities the Mississippi River has to offer while it’s down?
Mississippi River Mud
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Mississippi River Mud
Finally broke down and went to see a psychologist. She told me I just have an overactive imagination—and it really excited her. We're going sinking next weekend. Theo's AI Quicksandbox New stuff every weekend (unless life gets in the way)
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Re: Mississippi River Mud
I WAS IN MEMPHIS ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO, GOING ACROSS THE BRIDGE AT THE MEMPHIS PYRAMID IT WAS BONE DRY 75 PERCENT THE WAY ACROSS THE RIVER. MOST OF THE SAND WAS DRY AS A BONE EXCEPT FOR 1 CHANNEL ON THE WEST MEMPHIS SIDE WHERE WATER WAS STILL FLOWING A BIT LIKE A SHALLOW CREEK. WE HAD QUITE A BIT OF RAIN LAST COUPLE OF DAYS SO I DON'T KNOW IF THE RIVER CAME UP OR NOT THIS WEEKEND
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Re: Mississippi River Mud
claykid wrote:I WAS IN MEMPHIS ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO, GOING ACROSS THE BRIDGE AT THE MEMPHIS PYRAMID IT WAS BONE DRY 75 PERCENT THE WAY ACROSS THE RIVER. MOST OF THE SAND WAS DRY AS A BONE EXCEPT FOR 1 CHANNEL ON THE WEST MEMPHIS SIDE WHERE WATER WAS STILL FLOWING A BIT LIKE A SHALLOW CREEK. WE HAD QUITE A BIT OF RAIN LAST COUPLE OF DAYS SO I DON'T KNOW IF THE RIVER CAME UP OR NOT THIS WEEKEND
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Re: Mississippi River Mud
claykid wrote:I WAS IN MEMPHIS ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO, GOING ACROSS THE BRIDGE AT THE MEMPHIS PYRAMID IT WAS BONE DRY 75 PERCENT THE WAY ACROSS THE RIVER. MOST OF THE SAND WAS DRY AS A BONE EXCEPT FOR 1 CHANNEL ON THE WEST MEMPHIS SIDE WHERE WATER WAS STILL FLOWING A BIT LIKE A SHALLOW CREEK. WE HAD QUITE A BIT OF RAIN LAST COUPLE OF DAYS SO I DON'T KNOW IF THE RIVER CAME UP OR NOT THIS WEEKEND
Yeah I saw some of it looked dry in the video, but along the edges and in side channels like you mentioned could be interesting.
Finally broke down and went to see a psychologist. She told me I just have an overactive imagination—and it really excited her. We're going sinking next weekend. Theo's AI Quicksandbox New stuff every weekend (unless life gets in the way)
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