A young boy succumbs to the thrill of adventure and imagination of a young boys mind. Danger reigns supreme on Snake River and especially at Rattlesnake Falls.

“WOW!” “MAN!” “GEE WHIZ!” These were just some of the exclamations of awe that the members of the Owl Patrol expressed at the view of the splendor of Rattlesnake Falls. So named for the way it crisscrossed back and forth; on its way from top to bottom. Also named because; no one had ever survived going over the falls.

Dennis Helms aka Bullgator was born in Bremerton, Washington. His is of Polish descent, which may or may not explain a lot of things. He moved across the four corners of the United States with his family, while his father was in the US Navy. Finally settling in Florida, he now resides with his wife in the small central Florida town. Growing up was uneventful for Dennis. He had his average experiences as a youth. He graduated from a Central Florida High School and then went on to receive a Degree in Computer Sciences after a five-year stint in the US Army. While in the service he met and married his beautiful wife Margaret. Writing was in the picture even then, for you see they were pen pals while Dennis was serving in S. Vietnam. Together they had two children, Dennis Jr. and LaShanda. They are now grown and have children of their own. Dennis Sr. and Margaret are doting grandparents of six beautiful grandchildren. He started writing stories about youth in today’s experiences, but then expanded his yarn spinning to the past and even into the future. His stories have inspired youth and adults all over the world.