Since arriving to Island Acres, we watch as the Colorado river rise, putting everyone on alert to flooding. They feared that the Day-Use area would be the first to go under and then maybe a couple of our campsites.
Then at one of our sister park, the berm broke away while a park ranger was checking for stability, causing for an emergency shut down to any trails along the river banks. The park ranger was safe and was able to pull himself back up.
Now that the snow run off has stopped and the rain being sporadic, we finally are seeing the Colorado River for what it is, with a constant motion and ripples. Rocks and boulders are starting to appear once again. Rafters are back out having a good time.
water rushing over the rocks as they show their appearance
Great Blue Heron perched on a rock in the Colorado River
The Island where bears have been known to cross over and come over towards us.
Unfortunately the River still continues to claim a lives. In one incident a down tree was across a big portion of the river, causing many to divert. Not knowing if the tree was the actual cause of the drowning or not, authorities decided not to take any more chances. So calling in the bomb squad, clearing the area, the tree became an instant debris field, which has now been cleaned up.
With the river going back down to normal, we have been told that bears will cross over in a couple of sections, so I wonder if I will finally get to see one?
Then at one of our sister park, the berm broke away while a park ranger was checking for stability, causing for an emergency shut down to any trails along the river banks. The park ranger was safe and was able to pull himself back up.
Now that the snow run off has stopped and the rain being sporadic, we finally are seeing the Colorado River for what it is, with a constant motion and ripples. Rocks and boulders are starting to appear once again. Rafters are back out having a good time.
water rushing over the rocks as they show their appearance
Great Blue Heron perched on a rock in the Colorado River
The Island where bears have been known to cross over and come over towards us.Unfortunately the River still continues to claim a lives. In one incident a down tree was across a big portion of the river, causing many to divert. Not knowing if the tree was the actual cause of the drowning or not, authorities decided not to take any more chances. So calling in the bomb squad, clearing the area, the tree became an instant debris field, which has now been cleaned up.
With the river going back down to normal, we have been told that bears will cross over in a couple of sections, so I wonder if I will finally get to see one?
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