Is there life after the river for Will Madison and Andy Lorado? Their riverboat, the Madison, is totally destroyed by fire in 1934 at the St. Louis levee. Will and Andy continue their lives on solid ground while the entire country is still in the throes of the Great Depression. Some of their new acquaintances spell trouble with a capital T, and some become their steadfast companions as they entertain new adventure that takes them back to where it all began. A journey to LaCrosse, Wisconsin, where Will was first introduced to life on the river, spawns a new beginning for him and his three best friends. A surprise visit by an old friend makes it all happen.