The Whites are supposed to be a very popular place for canoe trips. In 4-5 days I only saw two groups that I ran into on several occasions - two Montana Game and Fish people tracking sturgeon and four people from Univ of Montana doing bird surveys. It was a pleasure to meet all of them and learn about their efforts. Paddle on!!
GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS AND TItE
WHITE CLIFFS WERE INCREDIBLE. MERRIWEATHER LEWIS, IN 1805, WROTE "
THE HILLS AND RIVERS WHICH WE PASSED TODAY EXHIBIT A MOST ROMANTIC APPEARANCE.“ I FELT
IT WAS VERY MUCH LIKE A GRAND CHAPEL. HARD TO STOP TAKING PICTURES.
NIGHTS ARE STILL COOL AND CAMPING IS GOOD.
The first 10 days on the river have been great with moving water and some fabulous scenery. Wildlife is abundant with deer, moose, ducks, geese,muskrats, eagles and other raptors. The high banks and cliffs are unique and beautiful. Amos is handling lots of canoe time pretty well. At our stops he is swimming, chasing birds and exploring. It took me a few days to adjust to the pace and not think about where and how far. Enjoy the ride. Welcome back to the hobo life. The weather has been clear and cool. I have portaged 4 dams thus far and that is more effort than the hours canoeing.Â
