The River: The ‘Great Steamboat Race,’ a grand river tradition as legendary as the Kentucky Derby itself
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
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Bernsteins’ Belle of Cincinnati wins Golden Antlers as victor in Derby’s Great American Steamboat Race
Alan Bernstein, owner of BB Riverboats, has brought home the Golden Antlers — a treasured prize for the winner of…
The River: Chasing Belle of Louisville (from land with Black Beauty), taking photos, embracing memories
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: Eventful week on river — fire aboard historic NATCHEZ, Belle of Louisville wins Derby race
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: The Captain is back at keyboard (with ear to door), sharing tales of life on river as he lived it
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the…
The River: Miscellaneous reflections of a life fully lived on the river — gathering rosebuds while I may
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: Sometimes there are dreadful and sad memories, especially when the River claims its own
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the…
The River: Yes, there were once mouth-watering perks on riverboat casino; then, Vienna sausages
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the…
The River: Catching up and reporting on sad loss of Cappy Bobby Lischkge, travails of paddlewheelers
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the…
The River: Belle of Louisville’s steam whistle screams victorious in the thrilling Great Steamboat Race
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: Riverboats are coming back like fresh Spring blossoms; still waiting to Save the QUEEN
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: Quiet week on the surface, but buzz about gambling, racing and ‘competitive’ steamboats
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: Riverboat folks are yearning to hear the ‘ready whistle’ and hear the engines warming up
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: A week on a ‘quiet’ river, turning cold, was really packed with activity — and work
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: Clyde has a boatload of mascots; gift of an ‘Old Crow’ from River Rat Barb is newest one
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: Miscellaneous reflections of a life fully lived on the river — gathering rosebuds while I may
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: Finding night watchman’s job after college, meeting characters and gathering up stories
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: Everyone dreams of a paddlewheeler (and there’s much to love), but know they are work
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune Everybody thinks they want a paddlewheeler. “They’re so cute,” someone gushed. Or: “When…
The River: As the New Year approaches, it’s time for remembrances of the year past — and the stories told
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: The ‘Intervening Years’ (1961-1965) — remembering good times, the big race, college . . .
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: End of the line for the Avalon as she is lovingly transformed into the Belle of Louisville
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: Robert and Rollie Mae Lollar, a Steamboat family love story; remembering a special friendship
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…