All the Saints in Idaho

         North Fork & St. Joe River

General route: St. Joe River Scenic Byway

Larger view: http://goo.gl/maps/7d0Mv

The population of Phoenix and the the valley is approaching 4 million. The population of Phoenix proper is 1,469,471. The population of Idaho is 1,584,985 and 1,584984 of them were at the St. Joe when we were there. There was plenty of pretty elbow room fishing, that wasn't a problem. But, finding a cozy camping spot, that was vacant, was a challenge.

Keen, experienced eyes zeroed in on a shady secluded pull in that seemed to be occupied by day anglers. Donna tracked them down on the river and they agreeably invited us to set up house, as they were leaving. Our camp was perfectly situated along the river and we enjoyed our 2nd moose sighting, a cow with no calf. Or, a calf so well concealed, we never saw it.

So why leave 2 days later for Missoula?

...Old walking stick Donna used as a wading staff - gone, somewhere between Indian Creek and the Pacific Ocean.

We made it to THE KINGFISHER Fly Shop before closing time. Donna's got a brand new wading staff. Better, we've 3 new friends and a couple of favorite fishing holes. Thanks, James!

© Marian Tallon, August 29, 2012

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