...drifting the Upper Kenai River

THE ROUTE: Kenai Lake to Jim's Landing via drift boat on the Kenai River.

DISTANCE: 13.3 miles

TIME: 3hrs, 42 mins

TERRAIN: Moving water

The Hufford girls at the put-in near Kenai Lake.

Drifting away from the put-in.

Drifting down the river.

The boat at the picnic spot.

Gabby surveys the river.

Laura brought her Kindle to catch up on her reading.

Me at the oars.

We took advantage of some beautiful weather this afternoon and made the drift on the Upper Kenai River from Kenai Lake to Jim's Landing. We stopped for a picnic along the way and watched other drifters in rafts, boats, and kayaks go past as we ate sandwiches and sliced apples on the shore. The water was swift as usual and extremely clear for this time of year. After lunch we took our time floating past the Russian River, Pilgrim Rock, and Henry's Hole. It was a great way to spend a sunny day, just...drifting the Upper Kenai River.