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Grand Canyon River
by National Park Service
There is a certain group of visitors who seek a more intense journey into the core of the Grand Canyon, to be part of the dance of water on the Colorado River as it drops almost 2,000 feet on the way to Lake Mead. Running the river's length is surely one of the prime outdoor experiences available anywhere in the world. We hope that the information in these podcasts helps to answer some of the questions you may have about running the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. Look for our Podcasts in the iTunes Music Store
Episodes
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1) Introduction to Colorado River Trips Through Grand Canyon National Park
A 6 minute introduction to this podcast series that tells what one needs to know about non-commercial Colorado River trips through Grand Canyon National Park. Updated 2011.
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2) Water Temperature and Flow Variations
The extremely cold Colorado River water is one of the prime reasons for Grand Canyon’s life jacket regulation. Simply, if you are on your boat and it is not tied to the shore you will wear a properly fitted life jacket 100% of the time. At 47 degrees even in flat water you have about 5 to 10...
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3) Low Impact Camping
Because there are now so many of us, this video gives some low impact camping tips for Colorado River Trips within Grand Canyon National Park. (updated 2011)
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4) Personal Hygiene, Kitchen, Food/ Hydration
Personal Hygiene and River Illness How does one keep from getting sick when boating on the river for days at a time? Here are some simple tips that can help keep you healthy. Setting Up the Kitchen Learn some time-tested techniques for setting up a River Kitchen - the center of every successful...
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5) Accidents - What To Do ?
Learn the single greatest cause of accidents in the Grand Canyon Backcounty. What do you do if it is an emergency and you need help? Updated 2011.
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6) Grand Canyon Wildlife
What do you do when you encounter rattlesnakes and scorpions on a river or backpack trip through Grand Canyon National Park? Also, how to deal with pesky critters in the backcountry and in camp. Updated 2011.
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7) Restricted Areas (Archeological, Ecological)
What sensitive locations along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park are restricted to all visitors - be they boaters or hikers? Updated 2011.
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8) Day Use Areas
What areas along the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park are reserved for day use only ? This clips shows the locations and describes their special features. Updated 2011.
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9) Conclusion - Program Credits
This video summarizes the reasons why a trip down the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park is a unique experience and how preparation really pays off. Updated 2011.
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10) Diamond Creek to Lake Mead
Updated by NPS in 2011. Includes Pearce Ferry Rapid and take-out ramp. Updated information to help plan 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 5 days in...
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Audio: Lees Ferry’s Private Boater’s Campsite Rehabilitated by Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association and NPS Staff.
In early February, 2010, five volunteers from Grand Canyon’s private boating community worked side-by-side with Grand Canyon National Park staff to improve the private boater camp at Lees Ferry. Crews defined camping pads, constructed trail and built fencing to define the parking area. The goal…
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Video: Lees Ferry’s Private Boater’s Campsite Rehabilitated by Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association and NPS Staff.
In early February, 2012, five volunteers from Grand Canyon’s private boating community worked side-by-side with Grand Canyon National Park staff to improve the private boater camp at Lees Ferry. Crews defined camping pads, constructed trail and built fencing to define the parking area. The goal…
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Native American Perspectives (audio)
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 ask boaters to treat what has been created with respect.
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11) Native American Perspectives
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 ask boaters to treat what has been created with respect.
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Diamond Creek to Lake Mead (audio) updated 2011
Additional information from Grand Canyon National Park for boaters running the lower end of the Colorado River from Diamond Creek to Lake Mead. Includes Pearce Ferry boat ramp and Pearce Ferry Rapid. Updated 2011.
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Lee's Ferry to Diamond Creek (audio) updated 2011
This audio podcast provides valuable information from Grand Canyon National Park for boaters running from Lee's Ferry to Diamond Creek. Topics include: water temperature, low impact camping, personal hygiene and river illness, setting up the kitchen, food and hydration, accidents, wildlife,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
There is a certain group of visitors who seek a more intense journey into the core of the Grand Canyon, to be part of the dance of water on the Colorado River as it drops almost 2,000 feet on the way to Lake Mead. Running the river's length is surely one of the prime outdoor experiences available anywhere in the world. We hope that the information in these podcasts helps to answer some of the questions you may have about running the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. Look for our Podcasts in the iTunes Music Store
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