The Dismal Swamp

We left at sunrise and traveled 39.5 NM through The Dismal Swamp.  We literally had the swamp all to ourselves today with no other boats locking through! By far, the most beautiful day of cruising thus far!  We experienced our first locks and were treated to 22 miles of pristine beauty surrounded by 20 foot tall walls of honeysuckle.

South Mills Bridge

South Mills Lock 

We locked up 8 feet

Walls of honeysuckle over 20 feet tall

Our minimal wake

Docked at the Visitor Center

Bald Eagle

Canadian Geese

Deep Creek Bridge

Deep Creek Lock. We locked down 12 feet.

We are docked for the night at Top Rack Marina in Chesapeake, Virginia

Click here for the History of The Dismal Swamp:
http://dismalswampwelcomecenter.com/history/