Shilah scampered up a rock as tall as he was. He stood tall and proud, his tail wagging as he waited for his mom. How close was close? He was ready to go! "Yes, yes! What's the coolest thing in the canyon mom? Can we go see it?" Scrambling down off of the rock he kept right on going, anxious to catch up with his sister. When he finally did he bounded forward, seeking to gently nuzzle her right shoulder. A moment later he was creeping to the edge and peering down. Below him the river was snaking low and slow through the canyon floor. "Mom, mom! Can we go see the river?"
