Cumberland River - A Treat!

Trip Day:	200	Latitude:	37°00.47' N	Locks Today:	1
Miles Today:	31	Longitude:	088°13.64' W	Locks Total:	93
Total Miles:	4,162	Location:	Grand Rivers, KY –Green Turtle Bay

We were thankful to be tucked behind Cumberland Island last night.  As the sun was setting, squall line rolled through with strong winds, lightning, thunder and buckets of rain.  One good thing about the deluge, was it quieted the shotgun firing by the hunters in the nearby blinds. 

We were excited as we left the Ohio River and headed upstream on the Cumberland.  There was an immediate change in scenery with far less commercial traffic.

Although the river was more narrow, the distant hills and the hint of fall colors along the shoreline were welcomed sights. 

 To further enrich our day, we sighted perhaps half a dozen eagles as well as herons, other birds and turtles sunning on the rocks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As we exited Barkley Lock, which was a 57’ lift, the waterway opened up to the expansive Lake Barkley. Homes and resorts along the shore meant we could once again go ashore and explore.  After the past six long travel days, Green Turtle Bay Marina was a welcomed sight.  Pulling into the fuel dock, Bernie, on Snow Cat, greeted us saying she had just had a massage at the on-site spa.  We soon learned about the outdoor and indoor pools, courtesy vans, restaurant pick up and return service, and of course showers and laundry. 

 

 

 

 

 

We took advantage of the shuttle and had dinner at Patti’s.  We were all too full to order from the selection of 17 desserts—perhaps tomorrow.