Snake River Scenic Float
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After some very busy days on the go, we took Day 4 in the Tetons nice and easy. That afternoon was a scenic float down the Snake River through the company Triangle X. Peaceful, serene, and downright beautiful, the river winds its way through the park backed by the Teton Range.
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We shared the raft with a nice couple from Alabama who ran a cow ranch. Wildlife-wise, we had a few special moments: a very close encounter with a beaver at the shoreline, and a distant but majestic bald eagle perched high in the trees. We also spotted an American Avocet sporting its striking cinnamon head, which the guide said is rare for the Tetons. I had my hopes up for a moose sighting, but they didn’t show.
Partway through the float, a rainstorm rolled in. Luckily, we came prepared with rain jackets, and the experience turned out to be a total bonus. The rain casted a moody, dramatic veil over the Tetons. As quickly as it arrived, it moved on and left behind double rainbows!! I’ve never seen that before, and it was a sight to behold.
After the float, we hopped in the car for some evening wildlife scouting. At Schwabacher’s Landing, we spotted a variety of ducks paddling about. Then at Mormon Row, we finally got a close-ish look (thank you, zoom lens) at a pronghorn. Until then, they’d all been distant specks, so this was a nice win. Rounding out the evening: sightings of mule deer, elk, and a solid herd of bison. Not a bad haul for a so-called lazy day.
Partway through the float, a rainstorm rolled in. Luckily, we came prepared with rain jackets, and the experience turned out to be a total bonus. The rain casted a moody, dramatic veil over the Tetons. As quickly as it arrived, it moved on and left behind double rainbows!! I’ve never seen that before, and it was a sight to behold.
After the float, we hopped in the car for some evening wildlife scouting. At Schwabacher’s Landing, we spotted a variety of ducks paddling about. Then at Mormon Row, we finally got a close-ish look (thank you, zoom lens) at a pronghorn. Until then, they’d all been distant specks, so this was a nice win. Rounding out the evening: sightings of mule deer, elk, and a solid herd of bison. Not a bad haul for a so-called lazy day.