The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-27
By TREVOR NJ. DAVIS.

The river boat Nakina succeeded in reaching the headwaters. of the Taku River, going as far as the mouth of the Inklin River in Brit ish Columbia.
 Thls Is the first time any powered the dangerous waters of the upper Taku River. In many places the river ran so swiftly that the Nakina did, not gain a foot, some times going back several feet, but finally with the help of four men using poles she began to move ahead Several days were spent in dyna- hitting old roots and trees that blocked the main channel from the Tulsequeth to the mouth of the Inklin River before a passage was atforded Some of the charges had as many as forty sticks of powder which sent the old trees and snags high in the air.
 On the way up the lower Taku River, stop was made at Moose Creek where 131 cut-throat trout were caught by Messrs. pr c. F. Freeburger, Trevor Davis and J. w. Leviers. These trout average ten inches in length and were full Of fight Dr. Freeburger and Leviers left our party at Moose Creek.
 Plenty of excitement was on tap each day, especially when the twelve dogs, consisting of huskies and mala- mutes were put ashore. The two dog teams seemed to have declared war, .jr seemed anxious to display their lighting ability, for upon the least proyocation, they would go at each other.
 The scenery from the mouth of the Taku River to the Tyee- salmon On either side of the river high jag ged mountain peaks jut up thousands Of feet from the river banks and stand out against the clear blue sky with a grandeur all their own.
 Above the Tulsequeth River on either side of the preciptous noun tain peaks many mountain goats were seen feeding. At many places slong the banks of the upper Taku River, the swift waters are under mining the cotton and balsom trees, allowing them to fall into the river. About ten miles south of the Ink lin River a small tree about foot in diameter slowly fell across the roof of the cabin of the Nakina, pinning her beneath until it was sawed loose in several places thus cffecting narrow escape. Very liz tie damage to the boat was done, however.
 At several places south of the Inkl.n River wild strawberries and ] raspberries were gathered in large quantities. Along the Inklin River large patches of wild red entrants and gooseberries were found The entrants are quite, large and sweet. The gooseberries are dark color and very sweet also. The straw berries are small but have de- licious flavor. The raspberries are small but also very sweet
 l At dozens of places between the Tulsequeth and Inkiin rivers. stops were made in order to locate the deepest water and the right chan mel. At these places the river was divided into several branches and very shallow in some parts.
 We encountered very swift water just this side of the Inklin River and 1t was only with the aid of four men using poles that the Nakina was able to climb the current. The Nakina is sixty foot boat and Is powered with two sixty horsepower Scripps motors. Her speed is twelve miles an hour. She ,s encountered river currents that ran {, ten to twelve miles per hour, and will buck any part of the Taku River an. part way up the Inkiin River. Messrs Strong and Johnson deserve T great deal of credit. for attempting to pnsh their boat so far inland. With & little help from the Canad- ian government in blasting out old trees and snsgs. a good passage could easily be made from Che Tul-