NKyTribune

The River: Taking in the sights, sounds as riverboats make their way to America’s River Roots festival

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

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

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

America’s River Roots will transport Ohio River to riverboat glory days. Why it's symbolic

The showpiece of America’s River Roots is the riverboats, fancy floating palaces with preening smokestacks and wafting calliope music, transforming the riverfront back in time to the busy days of the ...

Calliopist keeps tradition alive on Belle of Louisville in town for America's River Roots

A calliopist plays a unique role aboard the Belle of Louisville, where the same steam that powers the historic steamboat also powers her instrument.

Ever wondered who plays the whistling tunes on the Belle of Louisville? Meet Martha Gibbs

Martha Gibbs plays the Belle of Louisville's calliope during the six-month cruising season. The instrument is a classic feature on an iconic landmark.
Southeast Missourian

Rolling on the river

PADUCAH, Ky. Still churning up America's most scenic rivers at age 77, the paddlewheeler Delta Queen just keeps on rolling as the nation's oldest and most beloved authentic steamboat. By bragging ...