We were sad to leave Montana and could easily have stayed for weeks and weeks in this very scenic state. Henry’s Fork is a tributary of the Snake River or “North Fork of the Snake” that is famous for its flyfishing. However mainly good fishing during insect hatches which occur unpredictably and for varying amounts of time. In the parking area, fishermen were sitting in their trailers waiting for the “hatch”. Fields of Mules Ears created a vivid yellow palette.
Harriman Sate Park sits alongside the river with trails and a working ranch. The Harriman family transferred 11,000 acres to the state of Idaho in 1977 for public use and wildlife preservation. Trumpeter swans, osprey, eagles and other fis loving birds make their home here.
