CHATTANOOGA, TN TO BURNS ISLAND, TN

Thursday, September 25th to Friday, September 26th, 2014

Day 52-53
Miles Traveled: 44
Total Miles Traveled: 1388



  Thursday we walked over to the North Shore using the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge which is listed as being one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world with a length of 0.45 miles.  The North Shore has several eateries and boutique shops.  It also has two nice parks - Renaissance Park and Coolidge Park.  Coolidge Park would be a nice place for a family with young children to spend the day.  It has a large green lawn for running, interactive water fountains for splashing, and a restored 1894 Dentzel carousel for riding. 

Carousel at Coolidge Park

  The fun for families continues in downtown Chattanooga with the Tennessee Aquarium, which has both fresh water (River Journey) and salt water (Ocean Journey) aquariums.  We did not go through the aquarium since we had seen it on a previous trip to Chattanooga.  But, for those who have never been, it is a must see.  To learn more go to:  http://www.tnaqua.org/

View of the Tennessee Aquarium buildings and cannon water feature on river front

  Thursday late afternoon and evening were spent visiting with Dan's cousin Ellen, her husband, Ed, and daughter.  They took us back to their beautiful home and grilled us some delicious steaks with all the fixins'.  We had a wonderful time and it was a great way to end our stay in Chattanooga, TN.
For information about visiting Chattanooga, TN go to:
http://www.chattanoogafun.com/


  Friday we cast off the lines and started cruising back down the Tennessee River.  Chattanooga, TN was the farthest we would go on the Tennessee River, at least on this trip.  We again were amazed by the beautiful scenery.  Here is just some off the beauty that we saw.  Notice the panoramic picture - Angie finally figured out how to take a panoramic picture.  

Beautiful scenery

And more beautiful scenery

First panoramic shot

 Friday afternoon we dropped anchor behind Burns Island, TN.  This is the same anchorage that we used going upriver.  It was such a quiet and peaceful anchorage that we decided to stay again.  There is a fair amount of current at this anchorage, so not good for taking a swim, but the peacefulness is well worth the stay, and, the current keeps the boat from swinging around too much.