" NAVIGATING THE RAPIDS "
Robert Bateman

 

"All water in nature is a gift. It is, of course, a gift for life. The first question about life in the universe is, " Is there water?" If not, forget about life. But in all forms, it is a gift for the eyes...raging seas, still ponds, towering clouds, stately icebergs and even raindrops in a puddle. Waterfront property is at a premium , and waterfalls are a tourist attraction. One of my favorite forms of water is rapids. This is where geology meets moving water. They are a treat for the ears as well as the eyes.

The patterns are predictable and ever-changing in minor ways.
One of my most memorable experiences with rapids was one particular destination where one can most readily see the spirit bear, or Kermode bear, which is a white form of the black bear. We had great luck seeing a white bear looking for slamon in the rapids, but we also saw a black bear navigating his way through them, also seaching for migrating salmon."
Robert Bateman

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