Hungry Horse Reservoir

I could give the story about why this reservoir exists (because humans built a Dam) and why the Dam exists (because we as humans are too stupid and build cities in flood plains) but I’m not going too. Instead, I will give you a link or two for anyone who cares to read the story.

For me, this reservoir has nothing to do with floods or natural resources. Too me it is just a body of water that may or may not be kayak-able so Kerri and I set off to find out. It is totally kayak-able! However, once we set into the water the rain came in and began soaking us. It was a nice reprieve from the heat, and we were lucky to have actually changed into correct swim-clothing (something we have not done since Arizona).

The trip was not long, with maybe an hour in the water. We just explored the inlets of a few creeks into the reservoir and some tiny islands that only exist because the water level is down so far.

I did bring my “sea” kayak up each inlet as far as I could. The current was strong, and the water was shallow, but I loved the challenge. Kerri watched from a safe distance waiting to pull by dead body from the lake. I came out alive each time.

No wildlife to speak of – but for some water foul – and no other human traffic on the water either. Pleasant enough kayaking and with variable weather it will be one not easily forgotten.