Much to our disappointment, we only saw one distant bear on our float. A brown bear, up to her neck in the water, fishing for her dinner. It was amazing to watch her power - not moving an inch and completely focused on the water below as the river rushed past.
What made up for the lack of bears was the number of bald eagles. Not long after launch, we were already in the double digits. Some were perched on branches, with their eyes trained on the water below, while others were tending to their young in a nearby nest.
What made up for the lack of bears was the number of bald eagles. Not long after launch, we were already in the double digits. Some were perched on branches, with their eyes trained on the water below, while others were tending to their young in a nearby nest.