In the past, we’ve always started our trips on the river right after sunrise to maximize the opportunity to see wildlife. Getting on the river early has given us a chance to see lots of ducks, mink racing around on the logs along the shoreline, muskrats industriously swimming from one job to another, otters playfully chasing each other and kingfishers sitting on trees overlooking the river. We’ve also seen deer, great blue heron, bohemian waxwings, eagles, and osprey.