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River Trip Orientation Video - Chapter 12
Diamond Creek to Lake Mead
Chapter (12) Diamond Creek to Lake Mead - Windows Media & Quicktime versions
 
Non-Commercial River Trip Orientation Video
Chapter 12 - Duration 3:27
Diamond Creek to Lake Mead
There are additional things to consider when planning a river trip through the "lower end" of the canyon between Diamond Creek and Lake Mead.

To preview this chapter: (Quicktime movie)
Click on the player, then click on the play button.
Or, copy and paste the link below into your Quicktime Player.
http://mms.nps.gov/ram/imr/Diamond-Lame3-27.mov
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Download link for the Windows Media Player Version:
http://mms.nps.gov/ram/imr/diam-lame.wmv

Download the Transcript for Chapter Twelve (13kb PDF File)

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A curious California condor  

Did You Know?
California condors, being curious, are attracted to human activity. If you see a condor, do not approach it or offer it food. As you enjoy your next Grand Canyon viewpoint, look for these massive scavengers soaring on their nine-foot (3m) wings over the canyon.
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Last Updated: June 20, 2008 at 20:14 EST