Tour the Fort with Airboat 1

My granddaughter Jade, her grandmother Bridget and Jade's father on the left and Bridget's dad on right. This was one of my most memorable runs.

- Nicole Anderson

In the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, where three rivers converge the Maumee, St. Joseph, and St. Marys Mike Gasdorf has carved out a unique space for himself and his passion. The convergence of these rivers is locally known as the zero marker and is now the entrance to Fort Wayne's Promenade Park a $20 million revamp to the city's Riverfront includes maintenance, development, and events.

The River greenway as locals know it begins at the confluence of the three rivers at the water filtration plant in downtown Fort Wayne. According to the Fort Wayne City Council, "the area will be a great source of entertainment, exploration, and fun in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana." Gasdorf is simply known in the boating community as the captain of Airboat 1 and has become a key figure in the community, offering locals and visitors alike a thrilling, one-of-a-kind way to experience the natural beauty and history of Fort Wayne's waterways.

Mike Gasdorf's love for airboats didn't start on the rivers of Indiana; he was born and raised on the shorelines of Pretty Lake Indiana and has always been drawn to the water. He loves the sunshine and freedom found on the water. "Water is life," he said during a recent interview.