Reilly Green, a small town journalist, takes advantage of a chance encounter with a celebrated adventure writer. An interview with the notoriously publicity-shy Derek Armstrong will give her a scoop that could get her out of Albion Springs and onto the staff of a major newspaper. When she finds out Derek is escaping his hectic life for a peaceful fishing expedition, Reilly pretends to be a professional guide. With the help of her best friend's boyfriend, who knows his way around a fishing rod, Reilly and her friend Molly take Derek into the wilds of Colorado. However, their plan for a tranquil holiday is threatened when strange occurrences disrupt the trip. Reilly has always craved adventure, but her time with Derek gives her more than she bargained for.