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"Wedding Of The Waters"
Apr 7, 2023 11:20:38 #
Is where the confluence of the Paria River and Colorado River occur at Lee's Ferry, in Marble Canyon, Arizona.
Originating in Utah, the Paria River is a 95 mile long tributary of the Colorado River and is a muddy, silty river for most of its course. Before this wedding of the rivers occurs, the Colorado River is a nice "blue" water river. Subsequently, it becomes the Muddy Colorado as these photos depict!!
Originating in Utah, the Paria River is a 95 mile long tributary of the Colorado River and is a muddy, silty river for most of its course. Before this wedding of the rivers occurs, the Colorado River is a nice "blue" water river. Subsequently, it becomes the Muddy Colorado as these photos depict!!
The muddy Paria River
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Beautiful "Blue" waters of the Colorado River a short distance away
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The confluence "wedding" of the waters
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The "muddy" Colorado River is now formed
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My intrepid traveling companions...happy that I returned from a quick jaunt to photo this sequence!!
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Apr 7, 2023 11:38:24 #
Nice set. Love the colors in the rock!
But, but, but, only one of your companions is smiling!
But, but, but, only one of your companions is smiling!
Apr 7, 2023 11:40:31 #
jederick wrote:
Is where the confluence of the Paria River and Colorado River occur at Lee's Ferry, in Marble Canyon, Arizona.
Originating in Utah, the Paria River is a 95 mile long tributary of the Colorado River and is a muddy, silty river for most of its course. Before this wedding of the rivers occurs, the Colorado River is a nice "blue" water river. Subsequently, it becomes the Muddy Colorado as these photos depict!!
Originating in Utah, the Paria River is a 95 mile long tributary of the Colorado River and is a muddy, silty river for most of its course. Before this wedding of the rivers occurs, the Colorado River is a nice "blue" water river. Subsequently, it becomes the Muddy Colorado as these photos depict!!
Great set! The colors and scenery- great! Thanx for sharing.
Apr 7, 2023 12:22:05 #
jederick wrote:
Is where the confluence of the Paria River and Colorado River occur at Lee's Ferry, in Marble Canyon, Arizona.
Originating in Utah, the Paria River is a 95 mile long tributary of the Colorado River and is a muddy, silty river for most of its course. Before this wedding of the rivers occurs, the Colorado River is a nice "blue" water river. Subsequently, it becomes the Muddy Colorado as these photos depict!!
Originating in Utah, the Paria River is a 95 mile long tributary of the Colorado River and is a muddy, silty river for most of its course. Before this wedding of the rivers occurs, the Colorado River is a nice "blue" water river. Subsequently, it becomes the Muddy Colorado as these photos depict!!
Remember though before Glenn Canyon Dam the Colorado River was muddy red. I clearly remember this and the hundreds of concrete trucks going 24/7 from Clarkdale by our house in Oak Creek Canyon to build the dam.
That is how it got its name.
Nice shots.
Apr 7, 2023 12:37:45 #
Apr 7, 2023 15:00:27 #
In 1997 I went on a nine day raft trip down the Grand Canyon. I remember catching quite a few rainbow trout in the clear water before we hit that confluence, then it turned red and muddy and the fishing slowed down dramatically. But the trip down the canyon was the trip of a lifetime.
Apr 7, 2023 16:06:49 #
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Apr 7, 2023 20:50:56 #
Great set, Jim! Amazing that the relatively small Paria can discolor the huge Colorado (Red in Spanish) River!
Apr 7, 2023 21:19:08 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
Nice set. Love the colors in the rock!
But, but, but, only one of your companions is smiling!
But, but, but, only one of your companions is smiling!
Lilly was too intent on a lose dog running up and down the beach...probably miffed she didn't get a chance to join him!!. Many thanks for stopping by and commenting, Bruce...appreciate!!
Apr 7, 2023 21:19:53 #
Sinewsworn wrote:
Great set! The colors and scenery- great! Thanx for sharing.
Thank you, Tim...glad you came along for the sights!!
Apr 7, 2023 21:24:18 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Remember though before Glenn Canyon Dam the Colorado River was muddy red. I clearly remember this and the hundreds of concrete trucks going 24/7 from Clarkdale by our house in Oak Creek Canyon to build the dam.
That is how it got its name.
Nice shots.
That is how it got its name.
Nice shots.
Many thanks Architect...as they say, those were the days!! We used to make a long drive to Lee's Ferry back in late 1980's to fish. Would take turns driving straight through from West Los Angeles. Leave before daylight Friday morning and arrive just before dawn Saturday. Fish til Sunday am, then repeat the drive home...big trout will do that to you!!
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Apr 7, 2023 21:26:32 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent set, Jim! Next time down I have to stay on 89A.
It is a nicer drive for the variety of sights and topography...and about the same time driving to Kanab.
Apr 7, 2023 21:27:58 #
cliff Hilbert wrote:
In 1997 I went on a nine day raft trip down the Grand Canyon. I remember catching quite a few rainbow trout in the clear water before we hit that confluence, then it turned red and muddy and the fishing slowed down dramatically. But the trip down the canyon was the trip of a lifetime.
Can imaging that was a seldom experienced thrill! See my post above about making the long drive from L.A. to fish Lee's Ferruy!!
Apr 7, 2023 21:29:21 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Beautiful series, thanks for the narrative
You're welcome, Jack, and thank you...do you ever venture to this part of AZ?
Apr 7, 2023 21:32:37 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Great set, Jim! Amazing that the relatively small Paria can discolor the huge Colorado (Red in Spanish) River!
Thanks Chief and you are spot on...I've stood and stared, and photographed, this phenomenon a few times...maybe its an optical illusion!!
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