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Two large canoes and four small ones made up the flotilla of our River Tour. The day started with mist which lifted
just after launching to reveal the chalk-white cliffs of the Columbia riverland. Thirty-eight voyageurs paddled
serenely along the steady current observing the fantastic clay formations and even wilder birdlife: a battle between
an osprey and a Bald Headed eagle over a fish. The peace and productiveness of this vast, protected waterway was
like an antidote to the frantic activity along the highway.
Lunch and an impromptu pow-wow at Moore's Bridge completed the Kirksland portion of the tour. It will take everything
we have to keep this land together, but people are behind us all the way judging from the response to our tours.
Thanks to the Kootenay River Runners, Incredible Mountain Tours, the lenders of our fine small canoes, Slocan Forest
Products for the bus ride home, and Russell Krasniuk for the two huge Voyageur canoes. A great trip with some wonderful
company on a memorable day in the Upper Columbia. |
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