This was blacky in the first video. No Lizzie, we didn't get eaten.
He really didn't seem to mind our boat crew, obviously they don't have any predators that usually come out of the water.
We Came across these abandoned cabins nearby, looked like people were there not long ago but it was really creepy I got a really weird vibe from the place.
A bear had totally gone through the place and trashed it..it was such a mess.
We did some fishing at the mouth of the river, we accidently caught a spawning silver salmon as the river is choka filled with them! The water was so clear you could just see them all swimming along. We released of course as I do work for Fish and Game :)...
The rowing was some serious tough work..we traded off and doubled up for some serious fast motion.
This was Mr Brown bear number 1, we will refer to him as Scrawny as he looks like he needs to eat some more berries. He didn't hang out for very long, we tried to get nearer the river by foot but it was too marshy, so we pulled the boat up through the rocks and into the river pool.
Thats when Mr blobby showed up! He was a gorgeous big brownie!
He was looking under the water trying to work out if he could get any of the salmon, it was absolutely awesome being so near this dude.
We watched Blobby till he had enough of being mocked by the uncatchable salmon.
We did some serious bird watching as well, this gorgeous Loon was very friendly and had no problems with our row boat either, we stayed with him for about 20 minutes just watching him dive and admiring his perfect plumage.
After a lovely day and a half on the lake, we had to hit the trail for the big 12 mile hike out up the river. About 2 miles into the trail Craig spotted this brown bear right across from us.
Right as the video ends, the bear got a whiff of Saebo and took off like a giant leopard..every big bear I have every encountered has done this. He was majestic and it was a great way to end our trip!
It was a long hike out, I think we were both tired from all the rowing and bear excitment. Great times with my new husband though. Can't wait for our next wilderness adventure.
3 comments:
Very enjoyable and scary! You two are so adventurous. what a lovely and exciting adventure. Very glad all went safely for you. Loved the pictures, very interesting cabins and gorgeous bears and loon. I cannot wait to hear the full story from you in person some time! xoxo
Weren't those sokeeeee salmon?
wowza! I don't know, I don't think I could do it...
But I am glad you are both still alive. I look forward to your next adventure as well :)
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