Looking up the Snake River CanyonFor my birthday, the girls and I went to the Snake River Birds of Prey area, which is about 20 miles south from where I live. The Snake River Canyon is the closest I've ever been to a big canyon, and I'm pretty enthralled with it. We stood on the rim, and took photos, then went to the bottom and explored a bit. There is a dam at the bottom called the Swan Falls Dam. Here's a link to some info on the dam.
It was a hot expedition, despite the clouds (gee, it's July 11th, and there are still clouds in the Treasure Valley!). The girls are now crashed in front of the fans. I am debating whether to make this killer chocolate cake that needs a cup of strong coffee as an ingredient, or a batch of rhubarb muffins. Maybe I'll do both.
Hope you enjoy the pictures. :) If you click on the captions, you'll go to a larger version of the pictures, which can be kind of cool.
Looking southwards, across the Snake River. Yes, those are power boats in the water.
Arcy's Snake River Canyon portrait.
Georgia's Snake River Canyon portrait.
2/3 of the way down to the river, looking upstream at the dam.
The Swan FAlls Dam. How gothic is that architecture?
At river's edge, looking across. Just missed the biggest dragon fly I've ever seen!
Looking up from the bottom of the canyon to where I was standing with the girls.
Layers and colors on the canyon walls.
Reminds me of the colors in the Grand Canyon...
Close up of red color band.
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