In early February, five volunteers from Grand Canyon’s private boating community worked side-by-side with Grand Canyon National Park staff to improve the private boater camp at Lees Ferry. Crews defined camping pads, constructed trail and built fencing to define the parking area. The goal of the work was reduce human impacts to the area’s riparian vegetation and to enlarge the camp to accommodate two groups at a time. The project also was an opportunity for members of the private boating community to get to know park staff in an informal environment. http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/cynsk-v17.htm

Loretta Jackson-Kelly of the Hualapai Tribe, Roland Manakaja of the Havasupai Tribe and Leigh J. Kuwanwisiwma of the Hopi Tribe, talk about the significance of the Grand Canyon and ask boaters to treat what has been created with respect.

Loretta Jackson-Kelly of the Hualapai Tribe, Roland Manakaja of the Havasupai Tribe and Leigh J. Kuwanwisiwma of the Hopi Tribe, talk about the significance of the Grand Canyon and ask boaters to treat what has been created with respect.

Additional information from Grand Canyon National Park for boaters running the lower end of the Colorado River from Diamond Creek to Lake Mead. Includes Pearce Ferry boat ramp and Pearce Ferry Rapid. Updated 2011.

This audio podcast provides valuable information from Grand Canyon National Park for boaters running from Lee's Ferry to Diamond Creek. Topics include: water temperature, low impact camping, personal hygiene and river illness, setting up the kitchen, food and hydration, accidents, wildlife, location restrictions, and day use areas. http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/river_audiocasts.htm