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River Trip Orientation Video - Chapter 2
Water Temperature and Flow Variations
Chapter 2 - Water Temperature and Flow Variations - Windows Media & Quicktime Versions
 
Non-Commercial River Trip Orientation Video
Chapter 2 - Duration 3:01 
Water Temperature and Flow Variations
Since the creation of the Glen Canyon Dam in the 1960's, the temperature of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park is very cold. Here are some safety tips and precautions.

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GRAND CANYON'S DESERT VIEW WATCHTOWER

Did You Know?
Building a structure that provides the widest possible view of the Grand Canyon yet harmonizes with its setting was architect Mary Colter's goal when the Santa Fe Railroad hired her in 1930 to design a gift shop and rest area at Desert View Point. The Watchtower opened in May of 1933.
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