Doing the Great Loop | Sweet Day Blog

We traveled 6,202 miles around the Great Loop. Here's what we learned.

It took us 8 months and 8 days, 6,202 miles, and 144 stops to finish the Great Loop. Here's what we learned about ourselves and our country.

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Our Great Loop Gulf Crossing: Why We’re Team Rim Route

There are generally 2 ways to cross the Gulf of Mexico. We're so glad we did the Rim Route and here's why.

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25 Things We’re Thankful for on Sweet Day

We've expressed our range of emotions while doing the Great Loop, but gratitude has been a constant.

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How Cruising the Great Loop Taught Us How to Cook

Since moving onboard Sweet Day, we had to change our relationship with our kitchen. (We have to use it).

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Cruffins and Coyotes on the Tennessee

We took a side trip to Chattanooga while doing the Great Loop. Read about our adventures and favorite spots as we watch the leaves change cr

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36 Hours in Paducah, KY

Paducah, Kentucky is a popular stop while doing the Great Loop, as it's the first fuel stop in over 200 miles. It also is a very fun town to

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Our top 10 activities on the Great Loop besides cruising

The Great Loop is so much more than just cruising from one place to another. Here's our top 10 activities.

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Ok the rivers are a little different than we thought...

We really enjoyed our time on the Great Lakes, but they could be a bit stressful. We were always watching for weather windows to slip in...

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Capturing the big and small moments, lessons learned, and sweets tasted along the way.

Interested in doing the Great Loop or living on a boat? Check out our tips here.

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