Monthly Archives: January 2014

A Day in Navajo Land

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Ron

A Day in Navajo land – a.k.a. Navajo Nation After photographing my three kayakers as they departed from their launch point on the Colorado River at Lee’s Ferry in Utah, I headed downstream via highway to the Navajo Bridge where … Continue reading →

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Lee’s Ferry, Colorado River

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Ron

Arrived before dark so I as able to hike up a short distance above the campground to take this shot Lee’s Ferry image on Flickr with my iPad. More images and info will be added when I have consistent wi-fi … Continue reading →

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Red Rock Canyon Campground, Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Ron

Red Rock Canyon Campground, Las Vegas, Nevada I arried at the Red Rock Canyon Campground at about 4PM and the temperature was about 70F. By the time that I had checked in and set up my tent, the sun had … Continue reading →

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Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, Alamo, Nevada

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Ron

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, Alamo, Nevada This refuge consists of an upper Pahranagat Lake, a lower Pahranagat Lake and a stretch of marshland in between the two lakes as well as the surrounding lands. There are 14 rustic campsites along … Continue reading →

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Twin Falls, Idaho – Shoshane Falls

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Ron

Twin Falls, Idaho – Shoshane Falls As I drove into Jerome, Idaho there was a light misty snow falling and things were getting a bit slippery on the roads. I was happy to check into the Best Western and rest … Continue reading →

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Snoqualmie Falls, Washington

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Ron

Heading south from Vancouver to Las Vegas, stopped by the Snoqualmie Falls, Washington. Heck of a lot warmer here on the west coast then at home in Ottawa (-1C vs -25C). As mentioned in my previous post, the day had … Continue reading →

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Snoqualmie to Yakima, Washington

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Ron

Snoqualmie to Yakima, Washington Road reports from Snoqualmie Pass indicated that aside from a bit of poorer visibility, I should have no problems with road conditions. Snoqualmie Pass and a couple of other ridges between Snoqualmie and Yakima were the … Continue reading →

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Vancouver, B.C. to Snoqualmie, Washington

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Ron

The day started off fine. The kayaks had been loaded the night before so my plan was to leave reasonably early from my brother’s place in Burnaby, B.C. Was cool enough overnight to deposit a light film of frost on … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon beckons

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Ron

Three Ottawa, Ontario area kayakers won the lottery for a time slot on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. Small problem. Their kayaks were in Vancouver, BC, 2200 kms away from the launch point. They needed someone to transport … Continue reading →

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