8/16/17: Tellico Lake:   Knoxville Downtown City Docks, Knoxville, Tn. (MM 652) – Tellico Lake, Powerline Anchorage (Tellico Lake MM 5.5) = 47 NM

Tellico Lake is a reservoir in Tennessee, created by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1979 upon the completion of Tellico Dam. The dam impounds the Little Tennessee River and the lower Tellico River. The lake is approximately 16,000 acres in surface area and provides 357 miles of shoreline.

We anchored at Power Line anchorage on Lake Tellico. Had some boats come in for a swim but left at dark. This morning when we pulled up the anchor we had a large tree attached. After about 30 minutes of working on it we were free. Headed deeper into the lake.

8/17/17: Tellico Lake, Powerline Anchorage (Tellico Lake MM 5.5) – Fort Loudon State Historic Park  (MM 20) = 12.6 NM

We arrived at the free floating docks at the Fort Loudon State Historic Park and walked around the nice facilities.

Our 2^nd day: We mingled with the locals this morning (aka Park Rangers) then stormed the Fort. We regrouped and went for a 3 mile mountain hike. We have decided to stay & watch the Monday Eclipse here with an anticipated 10,000 other people who plan on coming to the park. There will be a carnival atmosphere with vendors and events all day. We have the perfect seat.

They are ready for our hike.

more photos to come....