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Sunset on the Tennessee River

Sunset on the Tennessee River

Sunset on the Tennessee River. #shantyboat — at The Old Railroad Bridge
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Robert Francil, 4th generation fisherman →

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The Story in Pictures

  • Benzy and Hazel in Waterford NY
  • Old photo of the shantyboat on the Tennessee River
  • Jeremiah and the ordered chaos of the shantyboat mid-journey
  • I made it home safe and sound to the hills above Santa Cruz
  • Hagan, who is 5, was very taken with the shantyboat

The Story in Words

  • We’re Headed to the Ohio River
    We are happy to announce that in summer 2019 the Secret History project will be doing fieldwork on the Ohio River. […]
  • Best Friend I’ve Never Met
    For many years I’ve had a total friend crush on […]
  • A Word About Process
    A word about process. And an exploration of the dérive, the Situationist practice of an unplanned journey through an urban landscape, where wanderers abandon their preconceptions and "let themselves be drawn by the attractions of the terrain and the encounters they find there" […]
  • Thinking more about environmental toxins
    “For over 45 years, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater has been at the forefront of the environmental movement as champion of the Hudson River, working to pass landmark legislation like the Clean Water Act, and providing innovative educational programs, environmental advocacy, and musical celebrations, including the renowned annual Clearwater Festival, to inspire, educate, and activate millions of people.” Thinking more about PCBs in the Hudson. Clearwater has a great guide to understanding the effects of PCBs: https://www.clearwater.org/news/pcbhealth.html @sloopclearwater […]
  • If we mention that old river towns are dying, we really mean they are being killed [VIDEO]
    In the towns we’ve visited across America, the […]

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← Adrian fishes totally legally on the Tennessee River near Florence ← Robert Francil, 4th generation fisherman
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