We had an outstanding day at the confluence of the Palouse and Snake Rivers. All guests boarded coaches to head up to the dramatic Palouse Falls in the middle of seemingly nowhere. Guests also got to take Zodiac cruises up the tight canyon of the Palouse River, marveling at peregrine falcons and belted kingfishers.

After returning to National Geographic Sea Lion, we went through our seventh lock, Little Goose, and had a delicious dinner with amazing local wines paired by our onboard sommelier.