The River: Sunday ride aboard the ‘BELLE’ revives memories of good times, and people, from long ago

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This a part of a long and continuing story.

By Capt. Don SandersSpecial to NKyTribune

How far would you go to ride a steamboat? There was the day I’d journey across the country to set foot aboard one. Then why was I so reluctant to climb into my car and drive 100 miles to Louisville to ride the 111-year-old steamboat BELLE OF LOUISVILLE a week ago? I felt like a fool and nearly chickened out…

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