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In a fog: The river views were spectacular Sunday along the Great River Road

St. Louis Public Radio | By Mary Delach Leonard

Published March 14, 2016 at 11:37 AM CDT

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Fog hung over the water Sunday, creating a spectacle at the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers in Grafton.

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At water's edge in Grafton, just before dusk on Sunday.

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Fog held thick over the river, well into the afternoon at Grafton on Sunday.

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As evening approached, the sun broke the day's grey.

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River traffic was halted by the fog, but by evening the barges were moving once more.

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Fog added a magical touch to the drive along the Great River Road in Illinois on Sunday.

For much of the day, the fog held thick over the water at Grafton, the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. By dusk, the blanket had thinned, offering stunning photo ops.

These images were captured by St. Louis Public Radio reporter Mary Delach Leonard who was passing through while on assignment. She stopped in Grafton for catfish fritters — and stayed awhile.