River traffic on the Ohio River

I find it very interesting to watch the river traffic along and on the Ohio River, the rise and fall of the river level, the changes in the atmosphere (sunrises, sunsets, fog, mist, clouds, etc.) and we love to drive along both sides of the river.  I am learning about barges, the reliance that the tri-state region has on the coal and salt that travels up and down the river, the building of dams and hydro-electric plants, the pollution from upstream (especially West Virginia), the history of the river especially its role in slavery days.  We enjoy seeing occasional river boats and plan to take a trip on one yet this year.  The river carved its way through this area leaving large hills on either side, floodplains and beautiful views.  Much wildlife depends on the river and its many tributaries.  It is a most interesting place to live.