We stopped at Reese Landing at the Colorado River. I wandered why no one was in the river swimming, it is so hot. So we followed the signs to the landing to take a dip. When we arrived we found that this is a popular rafting launch for the CO river. We also found out that no one was swimming because it is so cold. As cold or colder as the Pacific Ocean at S. Jetty. We took the plunge anyways, it was freezing!! The water was cold because just a few miles above the water came out of the bottom of Glen Canyon Dam, which creates Lake Powell. A popular area for recreating. As we left we crossed the Navajo Bridge and headed South. We passed quite a few fancy speed and ski boats going north to Lake Powell.
I don't have any idea how far away The Little Colorado River is but if you get the chance you should see it... it's the most amazing blue color I've ever seen water outside of water near a tropical island. It's unreal. I have only seen pictures so I have no reference.
ReplyDeleteWe did pass the little Co river but it was completely dry. Just a bed of sand and rocks. Kinda sad, but that is the case for most of the lakes and small rivers around here. It may fill up after snow run off in the winter or spring.
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