An Anniversary Float on the Upper Kenai River

I wanted to find some memorable way to celebrate our Anniversary while traveling this year; to that end I was successful when I found Kenai Riverdog Tour. We joined 4 other people plus our guide for a 3+ hour float down the Upper Kenai River. The day started kind of overcast but quickly cleared and by the time we hit the river at 1:00 in the afternoon the sun was shinning like we have rarely seen this trip and although the water was chilly we were perfectly fine in just long sleeves. I guess it paid off to be a Vermonter for so many years. On the Kenai Peninsula it is a warm Summer day if the temps reach the mid 60's. Sunny and 60's can be pretty nice after several cloudy misty rain days, believe me.

 We have observed an interesting sight at many boating accesses across Alaska. There are life vests available for children to borrow while in the area. We found it surprising that these life vests are used and returned and not stolen. Such a good idea but I doubt if it would work in the Lower 48.

A great day for a river raft float in Alaska.

21 years today . . . I'm hanging on to him

Of course what would a trip in Alaska be without wildlife.

Bald Eagle watching everyone go by

 And black bear cubs playing on the shore as we went by.

Not too far from a nearby fisherman

Pulling the raft out of the river after the float

A toast to a great day and wonderful Anniversary on the deck of the Kenai Princess Lodge overlooking the river.

Friday we head back to Ninilchik for a little more time with my cousins.