Watching the pulse of different creeks and the Yaak river itself - skinny in autumn, icy but poisoned in winter - wild, joyful, and enormous in spring, then steady and clear on into summer, with caddis flies and mayflies rising from it every evening, and the giant spruce and fir trees shadowing it, keeping it cool and alive . . ." - "The Book Of Yaak" by Rick Bass. ... When they were finished dining, the ravens and eagles came to get their fill. ...

• Word Count: 1835
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School