Southwest Trips

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This is desert canyon country. With that said, the rivers of the Southwest are far from monochromatic. Their surrounding land formations are almost always enthralling. And the life along the river can hold you equally spellbound. Ecosystems can include alpine, chapparal, riparian, and coniferous forest. Humans have inhabited much of this area since time immemorial, leaving fascinating traces. Of course, you won''t. . .

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