The Colorado At Lee's Ferry
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
The Colorado At Lee's Ferry
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Lee's Ferry is a site on the Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona, about 7.5 miles southwest of Page. It is considered the official beginning of Grand Canyon National Park on the Colorado River and is used as a fishing area and river rafting launch site. The tiny village is named after John D. Lee, a Mormon settler with 17 wives who established a ferry there in 1871 whilst in exile following his role in the massacre of 120 emigrants near St. George, Utah, at a place called Mountain Meadows (for which he was later executed). The ferry provided the only crossing of the river for nearly 60 years until a bridge was built a few miles downstream, where the present day route 89 crosses now.
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August 7th, 2018
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Comments (11)
Janet Marie
Just beautiful! Promoting in the art group, Beauty of Arizona. Thank you so much for all your participation in the group. It is most appreciated! L
Michelle Tinger
I white water rafted through the Grand Canyon many years ago, and you have certainly captured the beauty of it. Love the info you provided.