Tag Archives: DeFever Motor Yacht

Back on the boat – we have made this part of our journey before, and it’s beautiful all the way. Not many side trips this far down the rivers, it’s just time to relax, enjoy the vibrant fall foliage and … Continue reading →

One of my very favorite places in all of our Looper travels turned out to be this amazing spot that Garnet Carter and his wife Frieda had the vision to nurture and preserve for all of us to visit and … Continue reading →

This adventure is not for the weak at heart. As the ads say, “Experience the thrill of riding America’s most amazing mile as the railcar climbs historic Lookout Mountain.” From the top, you can see Chattanooga and the surrounding mountains … Continue reading →

When we visited Chattanooga a couple of years ago aboard Spirit Dancer, we took in all the sights and restaurants within walking distance of the marina dock – and that was a lot! This time, we left the boat at … Continue reading →

The last wine reception was held, the final awards dinner was consumed, and good-byes were said with many promises to meet on down river, or on the Gulf or in the Bahamas. All in all, this was the BEST rendezvous … Continue reading →

We have been having the best time at the American Great Loop Cruisers Association Rendezvous here at Joe Wheeler State Park. This past week the Looper boats have been coming in by the droves. After almost each Wilson Lock through, … Continue reading →

We have moved on down the line, so to speak. Leaving early, we have often waited a bit for locks to fill so we can lock UP the Tennessee River. After our upcoming stay at Joe Wheeler, all of the … Continue reading →

The banks of the Tennessee River are beautiful to behold. We passed through landscape that formed between 150 and 350 million years ago. When the sunlight hits the shale ledges and gray limestone it looks like something out of a … Continue reading →

As we wind our way down the Tennessee River through Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama, we can almost imagine what the riverbanks looked like centuries ago – much has changed, yet much is still the same. I would be remiss if … Continue reading →

From GTB we stopped at Leatherwood Marina. It was an early morning departure and we got away before the fog got so thick we couldn’t see the marks to get out. It was a bit better once we got out to the … Continue reading →