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Rafting the Middle Fork of the Salmon River

July 21, 2010.

Region: Idaho
Submitted By: Lee Marc Stein

Preponderance of
Ponderosa pines imbues
yearning for green peace.

Rapid waters slow
onrush of advancing years.
Logjams free the soul.

Eddies inscribe circles
of new beginnings and ends,
reverse time, change flow.

Bow to the power
of capillary creeks breaking
aortal rhythms.

Hot springs bring surprises,
soothe rock-torn, sore-armed rafters,
heighten river chills.

Always will we pine
for froth and falls, drops, slaps, roars,
oars slicing Salmon.

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Written by O.A.R.S. Guest

Posted in: Travel Tales

Tagged: Idaho Whitewater Rafting • Middle Fork Salmon River Rafting

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