The river is a VERY harsh environment for all form of life. However, we hit the cactus bloom just a the right time. They were in full bloom  . . .

 

 

We did see some Big Horn sheep one afternoon who came down to the shore to check us out as we glided by . . .

Oh, there were reptiles and one needed to check ones shoes before putting them on in the morning.

 

No Tarantulas though!!!