Trip of a lifetime, or trip from hell!

Cary said it best, ? That was a pretty fun trip?once you quit throwing up!? Actually there were a few days where I wanted to die, and then it was I was afraid I wouldn't. What a lousy way to take a trip! Tea, toast and Pepto Bismal! At least I got some knitting done, and some pretty good pictures of fall colors, even if I didn't get much fishing done.

Water conditions were abysmal. Reservoirs were running 12 - 15 % of capacity. Falls were down to a trickle. Rushing streams were low and slow. Didymo has invaded a number of streams.

On the other hand, deer populations are up. Wild turkeys are everywhere (including running down the center of highways!) The fall colors were spectacular! Peak of the season in Spearfish Canyon. Banner year for buffalos and burros.