Floating the River

The sky still dark and stormy

We set off late, damp

 

Floating the river

Water thick with sediment

Red as the canyon

Floating the river

We treat teasel and thistle

Avoid the milkweed

 

Floating the river

Searching the grassy shoreline

Perfect habitat

Floating the river

Anticipation building

An orchid, hiding

 

Floating the river

Found our tiny friend in bloom

Ute Ladies Tresses

Floating the river

Rain drops fall on our dinner

The clouds have come  back

 

Floating the river

Bald eagle dives and catches fish

Shares it with a friend

Floating the river

Wind is blowing at our backs

Mission accomplished