Launched the boat this morning at about 9 a.m. in Celina TN on the Obey river. After dropping me off, my wife and boys headed to Cleveland, TN to spend the week with our family.
The Obey River is the tail waters for Dale Hollow Lake. I read that trout fishing is excellent on this section. Needless to say the water was ice cold.
I entered the Cumberland river a mile or two beyond the boat ramp. The Upper Cumberland River is beautiful. The banks are lined with sandstone cliffs and the water is cool and clean. It’s a very remote area, I did not see another boat for almost 2 hours. No houses, no docks, just beautiful scenery.
An American bald eagle flew out in front of my boat this morning. He disappeared quickly into the bluffs. I tried to get a photo but missed the opportunity. Very fitting for the 4th of July.
Exiting Cordell lock. I was relieved to make it to the lock. For this lock you must have a 24 hour reservation. I was scheduled to go through at 1 o’clock and it was 70 miles from where I put in. Everything went perfect and I arrived at 12:45. Rest of the day was more laid back.
I continued down river for another 70 miles to Cherokee Steak House & Marina in Lebanon TN. They are supposed to have the best ribeye around. I believe it. After dinner I found a cove to anchor in for the night.
I could not have asked for better weather today! It has been in the lower 80’s and sunny. I traveled a total of 145 miles today and seen some beautiful scenery. Hopefully tomorrow I will have a WiFi connection and be able to post my GPS tracks.
River Trip 
Glad you’re having a good trip so far. Perfect weather and timing. Praying for the rest of the trip to be great fun with love messages from the Father all along the way.
How exciting! Although the maternal extincts within have to say, “Be careful!” LOL! There, got that out there! Sounds like a beautiful trip! Blessings, Norma/Brian
wow. it looks like a beautiful River. I’m so glad that this dream is coming true you for you. if you start to miss screaming babies just let me know and I will send you as a sound clip.
Haha… Now you’re the 1 that encouraged me to go for my dream. I have a feeling if one of the boys cry Grammy and poppy get to them before you do…
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We were blessed with a really great visit with Christy and the boys today! I got to hold Joseph a lot while Christy and Nathan got in the pool with Addison, Noah, and Daniel. Joseph sure looks like you. I love following your adventure, Looks beautiful out there, I wish I could go too, but I’ll enjoy living it through you. Love you, proud of you! Make some awesome memories. Mom
Glad you are able to spend some time with the boys. I’m sure Nathan loved the pool!
Just read your blog. Looks like a great trip!
How much fuel did you use?
Thanks
I did not track fuel on this trip. The following year I repowered with a 70hp Yamaha 4 stroke. Fuel efficiency was greatly increased.