Category Archives: colorado river system

I’m a teacher and…(read more)?

Posted on November 13, 2010 by admin

My students think this is difficult so complete the questions and give me the answers ill reply with the right ones. Also when you are done can you tell me if this is difficult for my freshmen students or there … Continue reading →

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I have a question about Pueblo Indians of the Southwest?

Posted on October 29, 2010 by admin

Did they trade with Mexico and the Mississippi? Did the peak of their culture and population occur around the year 900? Did they divert to the Colorado River for their ritualistic ancestor worship? Did they develop irrigation systems for desert … Continue reading →

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Ouray Colorado Hydro Generator Plant

Posted on April 17, 2010 by admin

Dick Fowler was our tour guide today and demonstrated a Pelton wheel and system that he built, using the hoist motor from the old Sunnyside Mine in Silverton. Motors and Generators have a lot in common and can be made … Continue reading →

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Grand Canyon Whitewater River Trip (6) Diamond Creek to Lake Mead – the Lower Gorge

Posted on April 14, 2010 by admin

Here are additional things to consider when planning a river trip through the “lower end” of the canyon between Diamond Creek and Lake Mead. Noncommercial trips that launch from Diamond Creek and takeout at Lake Mead typically are 2 to … Continue reading →

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Western Slope Riding – Kokopelli Trails

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

Some of the greatest, flowiest trails i’ve ever ridden. Beautiful vistas of the colorado river too. Shot at Fruita/Loma, CO on a VIO POV.1 Duration : 0:10:0

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Grand Canyon Whitewater River Trip (7) Native American Perspectives – Colorado River Rafting

Posted on April 8, 2010 by admin

Loretta Jackson-Kelly of the Hualapai Tribe, Roland Manakaja of the Havasupai Tribe and Leigh J. Kuwanwisiwma of the Hopi Tribe, talk about the significance of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, and ask boaters to treat what has been … Continue reading →

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Grand Canyon Whitewater River Trip (2) Low Impact – Camping Tips – Kitchens – Colorado River Rafting

Posted on April 5, 2010 by admin

As roughly 29,.000 people camp in the inner canyon each year the impact on the camping beaches can be severe. There’s nothing better then arriving on a pristine beach after a day on the river and nothing worse then finding … Continue reading →

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Kokopelli Trail Mountain Bike Trip

Posted on April 3, 2010 by admin

Ride the famous Kokopelli Trail, which offers mountain bikers some of the best desert riding en route from Fruita, Colorado to Moab, Utah, with Western Spirit Cycling. Our point to point trip starts on the banks of the Colorado River, … Continue reading →

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Rafting the Yampa River

Posted on March 31, 2010 by admin

The Yampa River is WILD! The last undamed river on the Colorado Plateau system, this river runs during spring runoff in May and June. A preview of our 4 and 5 day trips. Join Holiday River Expeditions for the rare … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing Lee’s Ferry March 2009, nymph fishing FZ28 Panasonic

Posted on March 28, 2010 by admin

My guess is that almost everyone will nymph fishing on Lee’s Ferry due to deep and fast water, do recommend my #3 rigging system shown on my website. BTW, dry fly fishing was pretty good by boat ramp, see my … Continue reading →

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