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Personal Hygiene
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Chapter 4 - Duration 2:19
Personal Hygiene and River Illness
We have heard the stories of Colorado River rafting parties getting sick with some "mystery" crud. How does one keep from getting sick when boating on the river for days at a time? This clip gives some simple tips that can help keep you healthy.

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THE INNER GORGE OF THE GRAND CANYON, 1200 feet (366m)  

Did You Know?
Within the Grand Canyon, the rugged, V-shaped Inner Gorge rises darkly from the Colorado River. The broad shelf above it is the Tonto Platform, which spreads like a green blanket across both sides of the canyon. The Inner Gorge achieves a depth of over 1200 feet (366m)

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