Fish like an eagle

bald eagle on a log in the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park

Earlier this week, one of our visitors sent us a video taken from a Barker-Ewing raft of a bald eagle fishing for trout. The video shows a bald eagle circling above the river. The eagle quickly identifies its prey and then swoops down and drops into the river, grabs the fish with its talons, and…

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Now You See Us, Now You Don’t: Seasonal Camouflage

Snowshoe hare in Grand Teton National Park

In Grand Teton National Park, a small creature performs a seasonal transformation that appears magical. The snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) changes its fur color to blend seamlessly with its environment, ensuring survival in a landscape that transforms dramatically between winter and summer seasons. This fascinating adaptation reveals one aspect of the intricate relationships that have…

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Grand Teton’s Killdeer: A Bird of Action

Killdeer in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Imagine drifting down the Snake River, with the majestic Grand Tetons looming overhead to the west. Suddenly, a flash of brown streaks across the shoreline with fast, stiff, and intermittent wingbeats, its shrill two-tone call echoing in the air. You’ve just encountered a Killdeer, a fascinating shorebird that thrives in Grand Teton National Park! While…

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The Riparian Zone: Secrets of the Grand Teton Moose

A Moose standing in the willows along the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park

Imagine this: Majestic antlers pierce the twilight sky, a powerful silhouette looms against the backdrop of the Tetons – the moose is an emblem of Grand Teton National Park. But for Barker Ewing Scenic Float Trips, a moose sighting is more than just a photo op; it’s a chance to witness a fascinating creature in…

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‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the season of light, warmth and cheer! One festive tradition during these dark days of winter is the simple kiss under the mistletoe. This tradition originated in Europe with the Norse tale of the death of Baldur, the God of innocence and light by an arrow made of mistletoe. His mother Frigga’s tears restored…

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The Name in the Hyphen

Verne Huser, the first Barker-Ewing river guide

Barker-Ewing has been around since 1967 and has a name in the hyphen. Our first hired guide was Verne Huser, who liked to say that he was the “hyphen” in the name. He and his family worked with us for a few years and then he moved on to year-round” jobs before returning for a…

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