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

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

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 (2) Low Impact – Camping Tips – Kitchens – Colorado River Rafting

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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Fly Tying: Sculpins and Streamers: The Sculpedo

El Sculpido – Sculpin Pattern This is a deadly pattern in any river system. Sculpins are a major food source for trout and other species of fish and this fly provides a realistic presentation in all conditions. Let me know … Continue reading

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Water Supply Part 2

As the speakers point out, the last increment of the Colorado River is in play for in-state use and four big factors compete for the water: population growth, agriculture, energy development and the environment and recreation, the latter which are … Continue reading

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Transmountain Diversions

Transmountain Diversions explains how water moves from west to east, across the Continental Divide, to support agriculture and population on Colorados Front Range. About 25 percent of the Colorado River that Colorado can consume finds its way to the east … Continue reading

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author Paul Roberts and the end of food

Prices of gasoline have doubled in the last three years in the U.S. What if the same happened to the price of food? … It’s already started to, and according to author Paul Roberts, much worse is looming. Duration : … Continue reading

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Pagosa Colorado House For Sale By Owner

Flyfish in your own backyard or relax in your riverfront hot tub under the perfectly clear Colorado sky. 70 feet of river frontage in the highly sought after San Juan River Village in Pagosa Springs. Newly remodeled kitchen with heated … Continue reading

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Yampa River Protection

“Wild, majestic, a fun ride.” These words describe the last free flowing river in the Colorado river system. Watch and leave a comment about an upcoming trip or highlights from an old trip, so we can all come together to … Continue reading

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Protect the Yampa River

“Wild, majestic, a fun ride.” These words describe the last free flowing river in the Colorado river system. Watch and leave a comment about an upcoming trip or highlights from an old trip, so we can all come together to … Continue reading

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