Guntersville is on the shore of the Guntersville lake formed by the damming of the Tennessee River. John Gunter a scottsman came to live with an indian tribe in 1785. It was an important river port during the civil war. Today, grain is a big export for this town of 8,000, but tourism is becoming increasingly important.
Our next stop, Goose Pond Marina is part of a large resort complex featuring 2 golf courses, condos, rental cabins, pool, etc. Jayne and I enjoyed exploring the area in the courtesy car. Tomorrow, we will have some work done on the boat while we change oil and filters in both engines. A great place to stay.
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| The number of fishing boats(bass boats) has increased tremendously |
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| Lots of tugs and barges but smaller loads then earlier |
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| The scenery is becoming quite mountainous |
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| A great meal in a fine restaurant in Guntersville |
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| People are really enjoying the lakes of the Tennessee River |
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| Hydrilla and water milfoil have made waters useless to boaters |
Tuesday the 20th we will travel through the Nickajack dam and lock, to the Nickajack Resort and Marina.
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