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We are on the water!

Just a quick note to let you know that yes,…

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Tiny tiny shantyboat 93 feet down at the bottom of Wilson Lock and Dam

Tiny tiny shantyboat 93 feet down at the bottom of…

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Fort Louden Locks [Panorama]

Fort Louden Lock (Scroll right →) Locking down at the…

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A Fog Brings to Mind Huck and Jim

We wake to a fog and make our way finally…

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