Few weeks ago had the itch to get back down to the Current for a solo overnighter. Weather has been amazing, so I made the push.
The plan was for 27ish miles, from Pulltite to Two Rivers, where the Jack's Fork joins up. I wasn't going to be on the water until 1PM so I planned to get through a bit more than half and then set up camp on a gravel bar.
Abundant Scenery.
As I passed under a large tree similar to the one at left below, a Bald Eagle took to flight. It takes them a second or two to start gaining altitude, so it flew right over my head and downriver. I could hear its huge wings beating the air. One of those moments where I actually spoke aloud even though no one was there to listen. It got up near the bluff ahead and circled, catching updrafts until I could barely see it. I'd have never noticed, but there were two more up there as well. I don't know if they were eagles or not. Didn't appear to be Turkey Vultures.
Later on I saw another huge bird flying down the river, looked like a Golden Eagle to me.
Almost stopped at Bee Bluff to camp for the night but I was enjoying the river too much to stop. Once dusk came I realized I was moving pretty quickly and had approx. two hours of paddling to go. The allure of a night paddle was too strong so I bundled up and got out the lights. Never had to use them though, the stars were bright.
Finished up around 9 and decided to roll home.
This may be my favorite float of all.
