This is a collection of photos taken on a chartered kayak trip down the Colorado River on April 30, 2015. Our group started from just below Hoover Dam and paddled down the section of river passing through Black Canyon, finishing our trip at Willow Beach Marina about 12 miles downriver. Along the way we pulled out several times to hike up side canyons and explore natural hot springs and historical sites. This section of river is designated a national water trail and has several locations listed on the register of national historical sites.
Loading Up The Gear
At the Hoover Dam Lodge, having our security documents checked.
Hoover Dam from the Launch Point
Hoover Dam from the kayak launch point on the lower Colorado River.
Getting into the Water
The group launching their kayaks into the Colorado River.
Gold Strike Canyon From the Hot Springs Pool
Looking down Gold Strike Canyon from the hot springs pool, along the Colorado River.
Looking Back at Hoover Dam
Looking back at Hoover dam from Gold Strike Canyon, along the Colorado River
The Ducks
Kayaking on the Colorado River. These two ducks joined us just past Gold Strike Canyon and followed us the rest of the day, all the way down to just above Willow Beach Marina.
Enjoying the Paddle
Paddling down the Colorado River on a beautiful day.
Looking Down the Colorado River
Looking down the Colorado River and Black Canyon.
The Ladder
We used this ladder to ascend up to the Arizona Hot Springs, along the Colorado River.
Action Paddling
Paddling down the Colorado River.
Lunch Break
The cove we tied up at for our lunch break while kayaking on the Colorado River.
Old Gauging Station
An abandoned Gauging Station on the Colorado River. This was used prior to construction of the dam for measuring the flow of the river, and ultimately determining the best dam site.
Emerald Cave
Inside Emerald Cave on the Colorado River. The sun lights up the water giving a lovely green glow to the inside of this natural cave.
Gauger's Catwalk
A catwalk once used on a daily basis by the personnel assigned to Gauge the Colorado River flow prior to dam construction.
Looking Up River From The Gauger's Homesite
Looking up river from the Gauger's homesite on the Colorado River.
Willow Beach Marina
The end of the trail at Willow Beach Marina, Arizona, on the Colorado River
Abandoned Catwalk
An abandoned catwalk on the cliffs along the lower Colorado River, once used to build Hoover Dam.
Looking Downriver
Looking down the Colorado river as we start our kayaking adventure.
Happy Paddler
Ron paddling out from the cove at Gold Strike Canyon on the Colorado River.
Testing The Waters
Ron enjoying a soak in a natural hot spring at Gold Strike Canyon, along the Colorado River.
Hoover Dam and the Bypass Bridge
Hoover Dam and the Bypass Bridge on Highway 93, from the kayak launch point
It's Hot!
Ron in a 108 degree mineral water. A little too hot for comfort. This is at the headwaters of Arizona Hot Springs along the Colorado River.
Much Better
Ron enjoying a soak in the cooler 104 degree mineral water at Arizona Hot Springs along the Colorado River.
Action Paddling
Paddling down the Colorado River.
Man in the Rock
A natural rock formation south of Arizona Hot Springs on the Colorado River. If you look close, you can see a man's head in the formation.
Boats On A Beach
Our flotilla of kayaks tied up at the Gauger's House, where the Gauger's for this part of the canyon lived for one month at a time, providing a daily monitoring of the Colorado River's flow.
Ron At The Gauger's Homesite
Ron At The Gauger's Homesite, looking up the Colorado River.
Looking Down River From The Gauger's Homesite
Looking downriver From the Gauger's homesite on the Colorado River
This was my first time paddling in a 14 foot touring kayak (Jackson brand “Journey”). I really enjoyed this trip.
Kayak Adventures : Ron’s photo collection of his kayaks, most of which are in their natural habitat of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Mallows Bay Ship Graveyard : A photo collection of the largest ship graveyard in the western hemisphere, in Washington, D.C.’s backyard. A Different Kind of Boating : My story of getting hooked on kayaking.
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