Day 3 – Guntersville to Wheeler Dam

Saturday, March 4th started with another lock, Guntersville Lock, shortly after getting underway.Gunterville Lock

This stretch of river passes a number of towering cliffs. That dot at the base of the cliff is a small fishing boat.Tennessee River Cliffs

The last lock of the day was Wheeler Lock.Wheeler Lock

The sun was setting as we left Wheeler Lock.Wheeler Lock

Our anchorage for the night, Bluewater Creek, was just after the lock.Bluewater Creek

On Day 3 we did 71.4 nautical miles, for a total of 170 miles so far this trip.

Day 3 Track

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