10/28/22

Fall Colors and Chattajack

A long time ago, the Fall Color Cruise festival was a tradition on this part of the Tennessee River (Lake Nickajack). Boaters from other marinas would cruise over here for the festival and the legendary potluck parties. We were lucky to be here for those fun times. The festival is no more. But ...

We have Chattajack! The paddling race that navigates the twist and turns of the scenic Tennessee River, all 31 miles of it from downtown Chatanooga to our marina at the old dam at Lake Nickajack. The event was last Saturday. The foliage was not exactly spectacular, thanks to the dry and warm weather. But what a lovely day it was (74 degrees F)! We kayaked out to cheer them and take some pictures/videos.
View of the Chattajack paddlers from above, courtesy of local Channel 3. 
At the  finish line, courtesy of the mvmaithai crew.
this brilliant color caught my attention at the Arts Bluff's district 
Fall won't be the same without some bright cherry chrysanthemums (from my garden, I might add).
A Trader Joe's opened in Chattanooga last summer. I was in the store last week and was so delighted to find some apple cider donuts! According to their Fearless Flyer, they came from a family-owned bakery in Western Massachusetts. We used to go apple picking in Massachusetts, so we know how yummy those treats are :-) Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

How are the fall colors in your neck of the woods?

This post is shared on Skywatch Friday and Bleubeard and Elizabeth's Altered Book Lover.

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