Navigating the Rapids - Black Bear

All water in nature is a gift. It is, of course, a gift for life. The first question about life in the universe is, "Is there water?". If not, forget about life. But in all of its forms it is a gift for the eyes ... raging seas, still ponds, towering clouds, stately icebergs and even raindrops in a puddle. Waterfront property is at a premium and waterfalls are a tourist attraction. One of my favourite forms of water is rapids. This is where geology meets moving water. They are a treat for the ears as well as the eyes. The patterns are predictable and ever-changing in minor ways.

One of my most memorable experiences with rapids was one particular destination where one can most readily see the spirit bear, or Kermode bear, which is a white form of the black bear. We had great luck seeing a white bear looking for salmon in the rapids but we also saw a black bear navigating his way through them, also searching for migrating salmon.