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The ULTIMATE Guidebook to the Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande: On the southern border of Big Bend National Park the beautiful Rio Grande runs the border of Texas and Mexico. As the river exits the park, the river flows through the "Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande". Starting at the put in at La Linda and ending near Dryden, Texas, 83 miles of wild and scenic river flows along the border, protected by law and for the enjoyment of rugged adventurous folk. Canyon walls reach heights of 1500 feet, whitewater rapids range from class II to class IV, and rare and endangered animals and plants seek refuge in one of the most remote places in America. This ultimate guidebook is specially made for the multi-day paddler, and has a multitude of information needed to complete this journey including: Trip Planning - outfitters, shuttle information, weather conditions, permits needed, gear suggestions, sample Itineraries, campsite locations, and detailed overview of major rapids. Professionally made maps that break down the trip mile by mile and aerials of key locations ensure you will always know where you're at and where you're going next. To make your trip more enjoyable and even a little educational, I have included sections on history, wildlife, plants, star gazing, other trips to take on the Rio Grande, and MORE! This book was made through hands on river experience on the Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande!
Robbie Ducharme is pursuing his dream, leading clients in canoes down the remote Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande on the Texas/Mexico border. Newly-divorced Janey Hart decides Robbie's week-long canoe trip may be just the thing to help her bond with her distant teenaged daughter. Others find themselves fording these treacherous waters for even greater stakes. Fifteen-year-old Sayda Pacheco is fleeing the gang violence of Honduras, hoping to start a new life in the U.S. Meanwhile, vigilante, Danny Gallagher, aims to stop any "illegals" from crossing the river. In a drama reminiscent of Deliverance, all these characters collide on the Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande. The novel is full of insight into the way people struggle to remake their lives after a major setback. Within its magnificent walls, The Lower Canyons captures the personal and political trials of our times.
"This is a guide for canoeing, kayaking or rafting the section of the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park beginning at Terlingua Creek, the exit point for Santa Elena Canyon, and ending at the bridge at La Linda, the starting point for trips through the Lower Canyons."--Introduction.
"The classic guide to the Lower Canyons was published by BBNHA and based on notes by Bob Burleson and the Texas Explorer's Club. Designed to maintain the spirit of the original, this extensively revised edition includes updated maps and information reflecting changes in the river as well as the years of Lower Canyons river running since that first edition in 1982."--back cover