North Fork River Ecology by Raft:
Float through Wilderness and History

Date(s): June 27-28, 2008 - Friday - Saturday
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Age: 18+
Meeting Place: Field Camp
Activity Level: Moderate
Instructor(s): Chris Ruffatto, B.A.
Course Fee: $425 includes campsite, all meals, float trip and equipment
Credits: 18 OPI
Student Limit: 14

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The North Fork of the Flathead River is one of the few designated “Wild and Scenic” rivers of this country.  Starting at the Canadian Border, we’ll follow this pristine river’s winding course for a weekend of river ecology and adventure.  Rafting downstream, we’ll encounter a valley of staggering views, abundant wildlife (including bears, wolves, moose, elk, trout, and bald eagles) and learn about the legends and lore of the North Fork’s historical residents.  We’ll take short hikes from the riverbanks to visit some of the interesting features of this river and its tributaries.  By the time we reach our destination, the remote outpost of Polebridge, you will have a new appreciation for this incredible river and its complex and important food web that stretches to Flathead Lake and beyond.