Mid-Autumn on the River

[merlin]

Thermal wear and paddling jackets for our kayaking trip today, after a five-week hiatus due to inclement weather, but my oh my, what an incredible place! The stillness, solitude, and deep connections with Nature are awe-inspiring.

 

We were set upon by ferocious winds near the end of the return journey. It severely tested our skills and endurance, and although it was touch-and-go, we made it back safely. And since the Tetilla Peak boat ramp is closed for the season, putting in at the main boat ramp added two miles to the round trip.

 

It was a delight to view the fall colors of the cottonwoods, aspens, willows, tamarisk, grasses, and shrubs, and the light on the rock cliffs was wonderful.

 

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