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Cliffs of Epes En-Route to Kingfisher (#77)
We had been looking forward to this spectacular day of travel along the Cliffs of Epes in Epes, Alabama. We left at first light with a...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Dirty Dozen Locks to Columbus Marina (#75)
We thought we were leaving at first light with only Therapy as we made it through the dirty dozen locks of the Tennessee Tombigbee...
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Nov 16, 20241 min read
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On the Move - Tenn-Tom Passage with Midway Stop (#74)
We left Safe Harbor Aqua Yacht Marina to officially begin our journey down the Tenn-Tom Tombigbee waterway. We left our other boats...
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Nov 16, 20242 min read
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Safe Harbor Provisioning in IUKA, MS (#73)
We left Florence at first light and were able to see the beautiful sunrise in Florence. Florence doesn't really ever look that...
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Nov 16, 20241 min read
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We made it! Wilson Lock going to Florence (#72)
The Wilson lock has been out for repairs and we had rushed to Joe Wheeler to join the Flotillas that were approved to go through the...
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Nov 16, 20241 min read
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Sparkling Star - Come and Dock Where We Are (#71)
This was a 92 mile trip from sunup to after sundown and one of our favorite days on the water. We left with spectacular views along the...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Nina, Pinta, & Sparkling Star at GoosePond (#70)
We decided to finish our sidetrip to Chattanooga and head back down to retrace our route on the Tennessee. We left on an overcast day...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Caves and Rocks in Chattanooga (#69)
Our visit to Chattanooga was fabulous and is definitely a place we will come back to visit. The river route from Goose Pond to...
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Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Cozy Cabins and Character at Hales Bar (#68)
We left at first light to enjoy the beautiful calm of the morning. There were no other boats on the water when we left. We remarked how...
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Nov 2, 20241 min read
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Gorgeous Sunsets at Goose Pond (#67)
Normally Laura is the main driver behind the Sparkling Star leaving at first light because she loves the sunrises on the water. When we...
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Nov 2, 20243 min read
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Launch Ramp Ditto Landing in Huntsville, AL (#66)
We were on a quick sprint to Chattanooga with a one night stop in Ditto Landing. Another Looper took this picture of us on the way! We...
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Nov 2, 20241 min read
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Gar Party and Rendezvous at Joe Wheeler Park (#65)
Getting to Joe Wheeler Park was quite a process. The main commercial lock had a crack in the doors after the hurricanes and they are...
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Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Magical Music at Muscle Shoals and Florence Marina (#64)
We went into Muscle Shoals Sound Studio with no idea of what this place was. We were pleased when they welcomed us into the doors to...
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Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Foggy Journey to Safe Harbor Aqua Yacht Iuka, MS (#63)
We left early in the fog and had the most magnificent trip to Safe Harbor Aqua Yacht in IUKA Mississippi. Unlike our friends, we decided...
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Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Cozy Restaurant and Comets in Clifton (#62)
Laura loves the inland waterways and the barges. We have a favorite youtube tug captain that let's us into the eyes of our partners on...
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Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Pivot to Pebble Isle Marina with Northern Lights (#61)
We had planned to go to another marina, but after hearing reports of low waters and a complicated entry we made a last minute pivoto to...
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Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Unexpected Beauty at Paris Landing State Park (#60)
We traveled to Paris Landing at first light with glass-like water conditions. The entire ride was smooth and calm. We arrived in Paris...
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Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Big Lock & Racing for Barges to Green Turtle Bay (#59)
Our trip into Green Turtle Bay from Paducah was an adventure. We left at first light from Paducah with three boats, and the second wave...
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Oct 11, 20243 min read
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Paducah Paradise - Food, History & Quilts (#58)
We were delighted to finally make the journey to Paducah. We had booked our slip a while back so we had a full three nights. After...
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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First Anchoring in Muddy Mississippi at Little Diversion Channel (#57)
We successfully anchored on the Great Loop! We left early in the morning for our long trip (69 miles) to our anchorage in Little...
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Oct 3, 20241 min read
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