{"id":7643,"date":"2024-11-17T14:51:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T14:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threesons.us\/?p=7643"},"modified":"2025-04-30T06:17:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T10:17:55","slug":"tombigbee-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threesons.us\/?p=7643","title":{"rendered":"Tombigbee River"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Leaving Columbus, MS we dropped the lines a little later (8AM) than we have been the last few days.  No marinas to stop along these parts, but lots of anchorages so we planned to just cruise until we were ready to drop the hook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9b71362d8dc3eb84d2511ac5306166a9\"><strong>Monday, November 11, 2024<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-946a13eccb97ebb16892f2131e40c031\"><strong>50 Nautical Miles Traveled, 2 locks, 7 hours 27 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were blessed with an absolutely beautiful day, temperatures in the low 80&#8217;s, no clouds and bright sun.  Immediately leaving Columbus Marina there was a lock.  Camelot had called and arranged our arrival and the lock was ready for us, easy-peasy!  We leisurely cruised until our second lock of day and once again, easy-peasy!  After a few more miles of cruising and reading anchor reviews we decided to stop at Lower Crooks Bend for the night.  WOW!  Incredible beautiful and calm.  It was one of those anchorages where you are in the middle of nowhere and feel like you are the only people on earth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7138-EDIT-1024x785.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7138-EDIT-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7138-EDIT-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7138-EDIT-768x589.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7138-EDIT-1536x1177.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7138-EDIT-2048x1570.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls poster=\"http:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0416-scaled.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0441.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0436-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0436-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0436-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0436-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0436-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0436-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0440-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0440-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0440-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0440-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0440-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0440-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7147-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7147-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7147-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7147-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7147-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7147-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4e6f3528ee30fa019d4c612e423b5e41\"><strong>Tuesday, November 12, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a878e43ce0f929183333afebbba7a35a\"><strong>52 Nautical Miles Traveled, 1 lock, 7 hours 26 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next morning, we left early and headed for Demopolis. Once again, a beyond beautiful day for cruising and some gorgeous views. We passed the The White Cliffs of Epes which is one of Alabama&#8217;s most underrated natural wonders. The White Cliffs of Epes is located on the Tombigbee River in Epes, Alabama. Stretching for approximately one mile, this group of historic cliffs is made from layers of the Selma Chalk Formation. Over time, this natural wonder has become more and more exposed due to the rushing river water. Today, it stands about 30 feet above water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7169-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7169-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7169-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7169-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7169-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7169-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls poster=\"http:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7170-scaled.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7159.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7158-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7158-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7158-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7158-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7158-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7158-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7156-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7156-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7156-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7156-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7156-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7156-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We pulled into Kingfisher Marina and decided quickly that we should change our reservation and stay two nights. The crew of Three Sons has been of the move by plane, car, and boat and a day of staying put was needed.  Also, our next stop is an anchorage and the forecast for tomorrow is rain and wind.  No need to travel or be anchored in that so, we will stay put an extra night. We ended the night with docktails and laughs and travel story swapping. Once again a beautiful day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our second day at Kingfisher was spent doing chores and a Walmart run with the courtesy car. We celebrated Shamrock crossing their wake at Demopolis with a social event on the deck. We ended the night with some cocktails reconnecting with Keep Calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ab5cf2a61f50e356d907581e69b34a14\"><strong>Thursday, November 14, 2024<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bdb03facd12895d4e3774833766cf636\"><strong>80 Nautical Miles Traveled, 1 lock, 10 hours 50 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! The weather was worse than predicted, we had torrential rains and a little winds. So happy, we decided to say put for the extra night. Tracy was up during the night watching the rain being amazed at the &#8216;sheets&#8217; of rain coming down! Lucky, the rain stopped prior to sunrise because we backed Three Sons out of our slip at 5:45 AM. The Demopolis Lock is undergoing maintenance and is closed for up to 6 hours a day. They are allowing personal vessels to lock down prior to the work day. Eight boats crept our of the marina with just glimmers of light and proceeded to the lock. Once we hit the lock at our scheduled time the sky was bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7186-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7186-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7186-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7186-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7186-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7186-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7190-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7190-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7190-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7190-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7190-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7190-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The day started out a little wet from the night time showers and a bit chilly but quickly dried up with high 70 degrees and sunshine. It was a beautiful day to cruise the Tombigbee River. We took advantage of no barges and great conditions and moved past all our planned stops until sunset. After almost 11 hours of cruising and 80 Nautical Miles, we dropped the hook on the side of the river outside the Okatuppa Creek and enjoyed a wonderful, peaceful, and restful evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_070809-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_070809-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_070809-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_070809-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_070809-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241114_070809-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We saw our first gator and he was a big boy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7204-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7204-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7204-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7204-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7204-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7204-2048x1462.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c987983366491f91dbf1df9e6212d526\"><strong>Friday, November 15, 2024<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-cd1cc8f5e51595236c31297a8172be64\">76 <strong>Nautical Miles Traveled, 1 lock &#8211; the last one! 9 hours  56 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks goodness, this does not happen to us a lot!  In the middle of the night, our anchor alarm went off.  We check our technology and it did seem like we were moving.  Umm?  When we went outside to check, nothing seemed a miss.  Checking our apps again, Three Sons had moved back to where we started, which means we were not dragging anchor.  We could not explain what had happened but felt confident it was a fluke!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7215-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7215-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7215-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7215-768x1663.png 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7215-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7215-946x2048.png 946w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7215.png 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A milestone day!  We reached the Coffeeville Lock, locked down 34 feet, cruised out of the lock gates, thanked the lockmaster and celebrated.  <strong>We completed our last lock on the Loop!  158ish locks complete!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241115_074849-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241115_074849-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241115_074849-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241115_074849-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241115_074849-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20241115_074849-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We woke up to a fog, lots of fog. It was just beautiful. We decided to keep go, keeping it slow waiting for the fog to lift. Since leaving Kingfisher we have been following Jubilee III, they led the way through the fog keeping a slow pace. Meeting folks along the way is part of the cruising lifestyle. We have never meet Jubilee in person, but spent three days chatting on the radio and enjoying their companionship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC_6825-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC_6825-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC_6825-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC_6825-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC_6825-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC_6825-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC_6825.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7257.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7257.jpg 870w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7257-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7257-768x658.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the fog lifted, we again were blessed with a beautiful day of cruising. The last few days of cruising down the Tombigbee River our route has not been &#8216;as the crow flies.&#8217; The river twists, turns and has what appears to figure 8 curves. We had to pass a few barges on these curves and manage some tight spaces while holding our breath and fighting the wake of the barge. At one pass, we watched the barge plow over a green buoy. An added challenge of navigating the rivers is the buoys seem to be not where they belong. Well, now we understand why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7248-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7248-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7248-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7248-768x1663.png 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7248-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7248-946x2048.png 946w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7248.png 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7247-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7247-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7247-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7247-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7247-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7247-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The curves continue, and certainly add a lot of miles compared to a straight distance. We had a long day of cruising, trying to get some miles behind us. This will be our last night &#8216;on the rivers&#8217; part of the loop. The Tensas River provided an amazing evening of views, quiet and peace. We debated staying an extra day, just to soak it in some more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we dropped the anchor, we reflected if we went to fast.  Should we have slowed down, taken shorter trips and spent some time dinghying around and enjoying the slow pace and peace of anchoring?  I guess if that is what we feel in hind sight, we can say we enjoyed the rivers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0466-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0466-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0466-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0466-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0466-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threesons.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DJI_0466-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" 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