Boyden, Mark - Photos - Rio Grande - Boquillas Canyon

Rio Grande - Boquillas Canyon - 2009

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View from Hot SpringsThis is the view upriver from the Hot Springs on the Mexican side.

Pierre is HappyPierre is happy to be back on the Rio Grande. This is just after the put-in.

Boquillas in the DistanceYou can see the mountains that line Boquillas Canyon in the distance.

Jeff and Misty Beached at Hot SpringsJeff and Misty beached at the Hot Springs about a mile down river from Rio Grande Village.

Richard and Pierre Pow-WowRichard and Pierre discuss the wonders of the world.

Thanksgiving Day Hike to Rabbit Ears RidgeZ-man is near the top of the ridge we hiked on the Mexican side across from Rabbit Ears.

Rig at Adams RanchAs we near the Adams Ranch proper and our last night's campsite, we see a rig that spans the river for transporting ore and such.

Team Z-man Near End of Boquillas CanyonAnother shot of our intrepid Father-Daughter team inside Boquillas below Rabbit Ears.

Headed Towards the CanyonOur group is headed into Boquillas Canyon, shortly past Rio Grande Village.

Team Reed Climbing Rabbit Ears RidgeTeam Reed coming up to the top of the ridge across from Rabbit Ears

Rio Grande inside BoquillasAnother shot of the river inside Boquillas.

View from Rabbit Ears RidgeThe up-river view from the ridge next to the Rabbit Ears camp.

The Horse WhispererOur group watches our resident horse whisperer Sky entice a stud just before we leave the canyon.

Barrel CactusOne of the many types of barrel cactus found on our trip.

View from Rabbit Ears RidgeThe down-river view from the ridge next to the Rabbit Ears camp. You can see Rabbit Ears next to the cactus, but it doesn't stand out very well because of the overcast day.

Well Inside Boquillas CanyonThe group continues through Boquillas Canyon on day 3 towards Rabbit Ears.

Last Inside Glimpse of BoquillasWe're leaving Boquillas canyon at this point.

Traversing the CrackThere is a large crack that Z-man is going over. Makes one feel like the rock you are on is about to fall off. Eerie.

Leaving Boquillas BehindTeam Reed as we finally say goodbye to Boquillas Canyon on our last full day on the water.

Rounding the BendOur group paddles around a bend in Boquillas Canyon.

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