Camping on the Kaw

Paddler’s. You know how much UAC loves being on the Kaw and this weekend was another reminder as to why we are smitten by her beautiful and giving ways. Saturday started out with the great flow rate, sunny skies and fall colors beginning to show their colors on the banks. Saturday evening was awesome with a stunning sunset, warm fire, family, friends and a delicious dinner. Sunday morning…Sunday morning was stunning. We woke up to a heavy dew and thick fog lifting off the river. As the sun began to rise colors and tones exploded in sky and shimmered on the water. Dazzling and exquisite nature unveiled itself to us in show that reminded me of a cinematographic story that I would see at a Banff festival. As I stood at the bank of the river mesmerized by the incredible show that played in front of me I was humbled by the beauty that only comes from nature and feeling very fortunate that we had decided to put ourselves at that place and at that time. After a hardy breakfast we pushed off from our campsite and we were greeted yet again by sunny skies, great water flow, eagles, hawks, cranes, sand pipers, white pelicans, hundreds of crows, a crisp air on our faces, old majestic trees on the banks and a warmth in our hearts.