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Revival of Mississippi paddle boats draws Tom Sawyers to pilothouse
Dubuque reports a paddle boat revival as Spirit of Dubuque operates daily excursions from May to October and new boats like the Mississippi Belle join the fleet. Captain Gordy Bickal notes more pilots emerge on the upper Mississippi, with river lovers driving demand and a nostalgic pull akin to Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
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Mississippi
Tom Sawyers
Pilothouse
Dubuque
Gordy Bickal
Spirit of
Bickal
Upper Mississippi
Cairo
Ill
Roberts River Rides
Florida
Davenport