Great Falls

I arrived at the city of Great Falls on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Was nice to get a shower and do laundry. Went to the Lewis & Clark Museum which was over the top fabulous. Unbeknownst to the Corp of Discovery was that there were five waterfalls not just one. They thought they could portage in a few days - it took almost a month. Great exhibit of them pulling a dugout canoe up the cliffs. Great Falls is known as “electric city” due to the huge amount of hydroelectric energy created from 4 dams. I had very generous River Angels transport me around the dams

Into the Wild

One of the biggest treats for me on this trip has been the wildlife, and for Amos also. From bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, beavers, muskrats, groundhogs, blue herons, geese, ducks and even soft shell turtles and buffo toads. All interesting and beautiful. Wild roses, cottonwood trees, russian olive trees, prickly pear cactus and many plants that I am not familiar with.   They all create an ever changing mosaic that I never tire of and I do enjoy sharing it.

Lake Peck

Lake Peck is the 5th largest reservoir in the US, more coastline than the State of Ca. The dam was constructed in the late 30s with 56 thousand cubic yards of concrete. I had some tough days there due to wind. One day I made 4 miles and another only 3. An erratic coastline and 25-30 mph winds make for tough canoeing. Met some great folks from all over the country (world class walleye fishing).  I was even given a fish by Al and Laura for a stellar camp meal. And congrats Laura on your 31” personal record!