Early on the morning of Wednesday June 2nd, I left Jacob Lake and headed east on Alternate US 89 passing by the Vermillion Cliffs and on to Lees Ferry.
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The Colorado River at Lees Ferry.
It was surprising how calm the river was here. Just around that bend up ahead is the Paria Riffle. Too small to be called a rapid, it is the first turbulence that rafters encounter on their journey down the river and through the Grand Canyon.
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These outfitters were making preparations for a trip through The Canyon. That's something I've always wanted to do, but you need to plan about a year in advance and I'm just not very good about planning things too far ahead.
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Looking back towards Lees Ferry (a mile or so around the bend) from the Navajo Bridge.
2 comments:
Beautiful place. We've never stopped there. We might just have to do it sometime.
You get the most beautiful gorgeous photos! Have I told you that before????
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