History float up the North Fork

History buffs will get a chance to learn about early steamship navigation up the North Fork River when the Museum at Central School and Glacier Raft Company team up to lead a float trip on Saturday, Aug. 20.

Historians on board the rafts will talk about the history of this wild and scenic river, including facts and fable about the steamship Oakes, the ill-fated vessel that attempted to make its way up to the North Fork coal fields. Participants will meet at Big Creek Campground at 10 a.m. and be back by 3:30 p.m. Glacier Raft Company will provide a shuttle bus to Coal Creek, where the trip will begin.

Cost is $80 per person, which includes lunch, river gear and the float trip. Floaters are advised to wear shoes they don't mind getting wet. For more information, contact the Museum at Central School at 756-8381 or Glacier Raft Company at 888-5454.