It’s that time of year where the river is beckoning us to cool down, sit with our feet in the water, or boat down its winding path while staring at the scenery. Mesa County is lucky to have three notable rivers running through its landscapes: the Colorado, the Gunnison, and the Dolores. The rivers are precious assets, each with their own history, stories, and current issues.
If you’d like to read more about rivers in the west, consider checking out the following titles, all available with your library card from our catalog!
Where the Water Goes by David Owen
All My Rivers are Gone by Katie Lee
The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons by John Wesley Powell
Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West by Heather Hansman
Cadillac Desert by Marc Reisner
The Colorado River: Chasing Water by Peter McBride
Dolores River Guide by Ralph De Vries
A Colorado River Reader by University of Utah Press
Remember to recreate safely – wear a life jacket while boating, watch the weather, and stay alert. River conditions can change rapidly. Have fun out there!
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