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Photos by Roger Zellmer and Mollie Allen - Green River 2004 May


The 4th day was really pleasant with no wind at all. We paddle only occasionally on this day.
Mollie was by far the strongest paddler, so she inherited the biggest boat.
The river flow varied between 2 - 4.5 mph according to my GPS. Moderate paddling would produce 4.5 to 5 mph speed. In the strong head winds which we encountered we were lucky to maintain 2.5 mph.
The Tamarisk brush and trees made most shores inaccessible. Wish the scientists could find a way to eradicate this invasive weed.
This is Mineral Bottom the destination of our trip, where we camped the 4th night. The long canyon was explored for Uranium in the late 60's.
This is the boat ramp at Mineral Bottom. The silt and mud is a challenge. When stepping into it you could sink up to your crotch and it will pull your shoes off if they are not firmly attached.
This is Ember a Blue Healer puppy owned by Allen the resident BLM volunteer at Mineral Bottom.
Meghan loved meeting all the boaters at Mineral Bottom and had a great time playing with Ember.
Allen has been working summers at Mineral Bottom over 10 years and is a real character, who has some interesting theories about magnetism related to health and well being. Last year he even presented me with a CD summary of his theories.