Tennessee Aquarium offering inland eco-cruises
Here’s an eco-cruise with a twist. The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga has launched a high-speed catamaran, the River Gorge Explorer, that takes guests on a journey up the Tennessee River into “Tennessee’s Grand Canyon.” It’s a one of a kind journey with a naturalist into this difficult-to-visit natural attraction, where guests get to step out on a platform to experience the interior of the gorge as a part of the journey. With more than 16,000 acres under protection by the Tennessee Gorge Land Trust, this biologically diverse region is a great destination for birders. Prices for the trip: $29 adult, $21.50 child, $18 under 3. Learn more at the River Gorge Explorer / Tennessee Aquarium website.
A perpetual traveler, I'm Sandra Friend, the author of more than 20 books on outdoors, nature, and travel subjects. I'm an award-winning member of the Society of American Travel Writers, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association.