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Tag Archives: Grand Canyon
National Monuments At Risk
The continuing menace that is Donald Trump has now taken aim at what is most near and dear to my heart – namely, the outdoor heritage that I, and all Americans, cherish. Trump has taken aim at our National Monuments, one … Continue reading
Posted in Donald Trump, Photography, Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
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The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Fall 2016 – #3
Part #2 ended with Bedrock Rapid, Mile 131. This 3rd and final part begins with Deubendorff Rapid, Mile 132. The links to Parts #1 and #2 are to be found at the end of this post. Day 13 (con’t.) At … Continue reading
The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Fall 2016 – #2
The prior post chronicled the first week of our 2016 Grand Canyon trip, taking us from our launch, at Lees Ferry, on 9-17, to our camp at Papago Canyon, Mile 76.5, on 9-23. Here is the link to that post: https://believesteve.org/2016/10/20/the-colorado-river-in-the-grand-canyon-fall-2016-1/ … Continue reading
The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Fall 2016 – #1
Overview: On Sept. 17, 2016, Kathy, myself and a group of friends launched a 21-day “Grand” trip, from Lees Ferry, AZ. This was my 17th such trip, and Kathy’s 15th. Other members of the party with prior Grand Canyon experience … Continue reading
We Go “Out West” – Summer, 1955
In 1955, my parents, my Aunt Etta and myself left New York City for a multi-week trip to the western National Parks and the West Coast. I was fifteen at the time. We traveled in a brand-new black Dodge, which never … Continue reading
Posted in 1950s, Family, Fishing, New York City, Personal history, Photography, River-running (USA&Mexico)
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