WanderWest with the Puryears

WanderWest Day 6 – Montana Adventures 🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the river! Today was all about thrills, splashes, and a little bit of shivering. We booked a white water rafting trip with Absaroka River Adventures on the Stillwater and Yellowstone Rivers. From the moment we pushed off, it was nonstop excitement. Our raft dove straight into rapids with names like Sideswipe, Beartooth Drop, Dew Drop, and Play Pen —basically an aquatic rollercoaster. 🤣 Our guide, Ribbon, a college student from the area and an absolute joy, kept us laughing and feeling safe as she navigated us through the rapids. She even offered us the chance to jump off cliffs, swim, and float in the Yellowstone. The only catch? The water was freezing and a rainstorm was right on our heels. But hey, adventure doesn’t wait for perfect weather.  We shared our raft with Peter and Suzy, a retired couple traveling the country who instantly became new friends. Dan and I paddled up front, while Olivia and Maddie...