Scenic Float Trip

On Tuesday, the entire group made their way to Moose Junction to take a Scenic Float Trip with the Triangle X.  We knew it was going to be a great trip because on our way over to meet the float trip, we saw a GIANT moose near the river.  It was way cool.  Our good luck continued once we arrived at the float trip parking lot.  Due to the number of clients scheduled for the trip that night, our little group of 6 had the luxury of a private boat.  Could it be that my boss did not want my group to mix with the public?  We can be a pretty rowdy bunch.  Our raft guide for the evening was Scott.  Our driver was Matt and he was quite the gentleman helping us into the raft.

Matt our van driver 

Scott or raft guide

  








It was a beautiful late afternoon / early evening on the river and Scott did a great job of guiding us down the Snake River.  He discussed the geology and history of the area and was a great spotter of the wildlife on the river.  We saw 6 bald eagles, 2 beavers, a moose and lots of geese.
It was a relaxing trip down the river and the beer was good too.

Rashawn relaxing on the float trip

Scott teaching the group about the area

Lil searching for animals

  

Me and Sara enjoying the float

One of the bald eagles we saw

Great view

Elaine enjoying the river

Sara took advantage of the learning experience and had Scott teach her how to paddle and steer down the river.  It was quite amusing and much laughter took place.  Sara did a great job of keeping us moving down the river.

Scott teaching Sara

Sara getting us down the river

The "small world" connection of traveling in Jackson Hole continued after we finished the scenic float trip.  Rashawn and I found out a few days ago that Doug and Melissa Scarfeo were going to be in Jackson Hole on vacation.  Doug's daughter Daniella graduated from La Jolla Country Day with Rashawn and I played basketball for me for four years.  Rashawn and Daniella also ran cross country together.  Doug and Melissa were always in the stands cheering the kids on to victory.  We arranged to meet Doug and Melissa for dinner at Dornan's after we finished our float trip.  It was great catching up with them and remembering years past.

Doug Scarfeo and Rashawn