After a long stay in Chattanooga we made a 4 day voyage to Florence, Alabama. Beautiful trip on a gorgeous waterway!
We have seen lots of great wildlife along the way – the swimming deer has been one of our favorites.
The Tennessee River is controlled by dams and each creates a large lake. My favorite is above the Guntersville Dam. It’s high rocky bluffs create some beautiful vistas.
A picture does not do justice to the bluffs on the Tennessee River - you just need to be there.
This was a trip for firsts - this bald eagle must have gotten wet in a dive for fish - he was drying out in the morning sun
Just down river from Decatur are a few small islands that the cormorants love - the trees were thick with them
Bat caves above Guntersville Lock
The Tennessee River has many beautiful homes
Here’s an idea – why not join us aboard the Marquette for about 5 years – after seeing all these wonderful waterways you will have some great ideas for a place to retire – that is – if you are able to leave the ever-exciting life aboard the Marquette!
John Klapproth
October 2, 2011
What kind of timeframe are you looking at for completion of the boat?
David Nelson
October 7, 2011
We hope to start construction in about 9 months and it will take 1 year for construction. If the economy cooperates this translates to around spring 2013.