End of the Journey
The Colorado River has been important to the development of the American West. Known for its dramatic canyons and whitewater rapids, the Colorado is a vital source of water for agricultural and urban areas in the southwestern desert lands of North America. The river and its tributaries are controlled by an extensive system of dams, reservoirs and aqueducts, which furnish water for irrigation and municipal supplies of almost 40 million people both inside and outside the watershed. The Colorado's steep drop through its gorges is also utilized for the generation of significant hydroelectric power, and its major dams regulate peaking power demands in much of the Intermountain West. From Wikipedia
I debated about posting this image, but it seems a fitting conclusion to my series of Southwest images, many of which have shown the Colorado River above this amazing dam. From here, we went to the Las Vegas Airport and flew home. I have not posted all the "good" images from this journey, so expect more in the future, but it's time for a change of pace.
Thanks for your visit -- I always appreciate your comments, faves, and constructive criticism. But, please NO MULTIPLE INVITES and refrain from posting your images and Flickriver badges into my photostream; I simply do not have time to give them the attention they deserve.
Have a great day whenever you see this!
End of the Journey
The Colorado River has been important to the development of the American West. Known for its dramatic canyons and whitewater rapids, the Colorado is a vital source of water for agricultural and urban areas in the southwestern desert lands of North America. The river and its tributaries are controlled by an extensive system of dams, reservoirs and aqueducts, which furnish water for irrigation and municipal supplies of almost 40 million people both inside and outside the watershed. The Colorado's steep drop through its gorges is also utilized for the generation of significant hydroelectric power, and its major dams regulate peaking power demands in much of the Intermountain West. From Wikipedia
I debated about posting this image, but it seems a fitting conclusion to my series of Southwest images, many of which have shown the Colorado River above this amazing dam. From here, we went to the Las Vegas Airport and flew home. I have not posted all the "good" images from this journey, so expect more in the future, but it's time for a change of pace.
Thanks for your visit -- I always appreciate your comments, faves, and constructive criticism. But, please NO MULTIPLE INVITES and refrain from posting your images and Flickriver badges into my photostream; I simply do not have time to give them the attention they deserve.
Have a great day whenever you see this!