Grew up weekends there and still our main hang...
That pic looks like it was taken from Pikes Peak looking upriver! Definetly take a river cruise up to Stillwater or so as it's a great vacation IMO.. We usally do it once a year and do Lacrosse trips a few times a year as well from PDC..
ship if you need any info regarding Marinas, Motels, Bars on the river or anything else ask away as it sems there are a few of us here that know that area well..
Actually if you look at the pic there by that bridge is the Isle Capri Marina where we overnight often.. The Frontier Motel is across the street from there and convienent to the boat ramp, Casino, Food, etc should you not care for staying on the boat.. We have shorepower and the microwave and creature comfort stuff so were always staying on the boat.
Personally I love the river regardless of it's ability to make even the seasoned river boater look like a newbie! Nothing like being able to go and go and go for miles if ya get the urge..