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The River: Decisions to be made as ever-expanding collection of ‘steamboat stuff’ continues to grow

January 11, 2026January 11, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Recalling the many familiar participants encountered during the grand steamboat era

January 4, 2026January 4, 20260

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Steady as she goes on the river, as diligent crew navigate the business of the holiday season

December 28, 2025December 27, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Sharing a recently-rediscovered account of early days on the river from a former comrade

December 21, 2025December 20, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Steamboat models provide fond memories, ease pain of separation when away from the water

December 14, 2025December 15, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: 84 years ago today, on Dec. 7, 1941, our world would be forever changed

December 7, 2025December 5, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: A look at the styles and types of riverboats that once navigated the nation’s western rivers

November 30, 2025November 28, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Two extraordinary men kept those steamboat fires burning, made life a little better

November 23, 2025November 22, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Friends, crew mates celebrate welcome news as Ed Smith inducted into National Rivers HOF

November 16, 2025November 15, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Artificial Intelligence finds its way to Capt. Don’s hands and a tale results — with illustrations

November 9, 2025November 8, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: All’s quiet on the river as steamboats depart Cincinnati for return from River Roots

October 26, 2025October 25, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: River Roots Festival provided visitors a timeless gathering of old-fashioned riverboats

October 19, 2025October 18, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Inland waterways abuzz with anticipation for upcoming America’s River Root Festival

September 28, 2025September 27, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Sept. 11, 2001, a day that began with promise on the river, would forever change us all

September 14, 2025September 12, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Author Todd Hanson’s book shares ties between Charleston, West Virginia and Covington

September 7, 2025September 7, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Reader’s message leads to acquisition of treasured ‘too good to be true’ steamboat artwork

August 24, 2025August 29, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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

August 10, 2025August 29, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Marking 214 years of steamboating on the Western Rivers with memories of times gone by

August 3, 2025August 29, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Admiring the CLYDE’s renewal while awaiting unexpected, but much-anticipated, developments

July 27, 2025July 26, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Small model of iconic DELTA QUEEN fosters hope the ‘real Queen’ will find her savior

July 13, 2025July 12, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Will the DELTA QUEEN, like her brother ship, find a savior and a chance to sail again?

July 6, 2025July 5, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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The River: Search for officers on revived steamer JULIA BELLE SWAIN — now NASHVILLE — a refreshing sight

June 15, 2025June 14, 20250

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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