• Molly and Hailey White from Pleasanton, CA enjoy watching the salmon.
    Molly and Hailey White from Pleasanton, CA enjoy watching the salmon.
  • The greeting at the entrance to the Visitor Center parking lot
    The greeting at the entrance to the Visitor Center parking lot
  • The popular stream profile is closed but many other viewing options are available
    The popular stream profile is closed but many other viewing options are available
  • Many people enjoying the view from the bridge on Highway 89
    Many people enjoying the view from the bridge on Highway 89
  • Taylor Creek
    Taylor Creek
  • The Kokanee swimming upstream always give a good show
    The Kokanee swimming upstream always give a good show
  • The clear water gives a clear view
    The clear water gives a clear view
  • 100s of Kokanee swimming upstream
    100s of Kokanee swimming upstream

The closed gates haven’t stopped the droves of people drawn to Taylor Creek and the Rainbow Trail to watch the annual fall upstream trek of the Kokanee Salmon.

Visitors to the creek were locals and visitors and they all arrived via a myriad of transportation options. The Trolley running along Highway 89 through the weekend, which brought many down the road as did bicycles, motorcycles, cars as well as those that preferred to walk.

Missing was the annual festival but present were many people happy to watch the annual display. There is room to park along the highway though many may prefer alternative methods.