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The Gates of Lodore

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Posted by Tom Kennon on July 8, 2013 at 11:12 PM
The Gates of Lodore
I just got back from a 4 day 45 mile raft trip through the Gates of Lodore section of the Green
River. This is where John Wesley Powell began his epic journey through the Grand Canyon. Lots of whitewater rapids named by Powell including Disaster Falls and Hell's Half Mile.

Powell lost a boat and one third of his provisions at Disaster Falls, so he decided to portage Hell's Half Mile.

The scenery was excellent and I was able to take take many photographs along the way. Here is a shot from camp #3 on July 4th. I will post more soon.
Posted by Dottie L Lloyd on July 9, 2013 at 9:55 AM
Wow! Yes please post more! I bet that was an amazing trip.
Posted by Darren Huski on July 9, 2013 at 10:18 AM
That looks and sounds like an outstanding trip! Show us more!!
Posted by Dena Sanders on July 10, 2013 at 1:15 PM
Love the colors, sounds like a great trip!
Posted by Bill Dark on July 10, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Wow, had to be a lot of fun...looking forward to seeing your photos!
Posted by Rob Graham on July 10, 2013 at 11:30 PM
Beautiful. The color in the sky and the cloud formations are a nice touch.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on July 11, 2013 at 2:04 PM
Well if this is any indication, the rest of your photos ought to be awesome too.
Posted by Rod Kissinger on July 11, 2013 at 3:23 PM
Beautiful photo Tom. Sounds like an amazing trip.
Posted by Ken Bachman on July 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM
Sounds like a lot of interest in your trip, Tom, now the pressure is really on. :wink:

I don't know much about rafts but it doesn't look like those are the giant rafts that you see most tourists floating on in the GC. I bet that was a lot of fun.
Posted by Jan Harrison on July 12, 2013 at 5:20 PM
I want to see more! :)