Weather forecast was not really very promising for Nebraska: 50% chances of rain changing into snow. Nevertheless, we decided to spend the Thanksgiving weekend at Mullen. Before reaching Mullen we scouted Potters camp F providing an access to the Dismal River midway between the Seneca bridge and the highway 83. It required a long drive on sandy farm roads starting at highway 83 between the river and Thedford (red sign for Johnston Ranch).

Afer one hour paddling I dragged the boat through narrows B and perhaps 15 minutes later stopped at a big spring at the left shore - C. Water level was about one inch higher than during summer. I hiked to the top of the nearest hills. Despite of cold wind wind and rain I managed to take a few pictures of the river valley.

In addition to beaver traces I saw other wildlife: whitetail deer, a fox, ducks, several birds of pray, and a couple of very wet racoons washing something in the river.

Next day was even colder with heavy rain and gusty wind. I would survive more paddling but we were concerned about conditions of ranch roads providing the only access to the river. We decided to return back to Colorado one day earlier than originally planned. About 100 miles west from Mullen we left clouds behind and had sun during the visit at Scotts Bluff National Monument and for the rest of our driving to Fort Collins.