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River Trip Orientation Video - Chapter 4
Personal Hygiene
Chapter (4) Personal Hygiene and River Illness - Windows Media & Quicktime Versions
 
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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 VIEW FROM TOROWEAP OVERLOOK

Did You Know?
The view from Toroweap Overlook (North Rim), 3,000 vertical feet above the Colorado River, is breathtaking; the sheer drop, dramatic! Renowned Lava Falls Rapid, just downriver, can be seen and heard easily from the overlook. This remote area is located on the northwest rim of the Grand Canyon.
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Last Updated: June 20, 2008 at 19:44 MST