The air is brisk this autumn morning as we prepare for a variety of activities. Travelers heading to the Palouse Falls, 20 minutes overland, are the first to depart the ship. “I’m hoping it warms up a bit before we head out kayaking second round!” a guest chuckles. Others don winter-esque gear for kayaking in the cove and Zodiac tours up the river – we see knit hats, down puffs, and fuzzy mittens. “What kind of wildlife are we likely to see here?” a guest wonders. The answer: raptors! Golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, and falcons top the list. If we’re lucky, we might just see a mule deer or two, lovely legged things foraging peacefully near the shore.