59.01Touched by the Colorado River, including the lakes and dams it fills along its epic journey. (Part 1 of 2)
The Colorado River feeds Lake Powell . For a long while, I have wished to pay tribute to one of our favorite parts of the United States. In fact, Jenni reminded me that I had produced a blog along those lines two years ago. I wish she hadn't. Life is much better when one can amble about not being reminded of an absent mind. Anyway, before I forget, the concept covers the regions through which the Colorado River flows. Whatever and wherever the river touches, it beautifies the land whether it's deserts (plenty of those) or forests. It provides a visual beauty, opportunity for water activities, as well as surrounding cliffs to climb which it created through the strength of its flow. In addition, one should never take for granted that it sustains human lives as well as those of animals and birds (fish too) just as do most rivers. Unfortunately, some counties and cities, not to mention a name such as Los Angeles, take ('steal') a disproportionate amount ...