The Yampa River

The Yampa River is the one major tributary in the Colorado River system that runs wild and free, straight to the heart of Dinosaur National Monument. For three months a year (May-July), the Yampa River flows free with fresh, surging run-off from miles above—waters originating from the melting snows and glaciers of the world-famous Colorado Rockies.  Whitewater rafting flows carry paddlers/tubers through colorful canyons of red, yellow, and orange and on into Dinosaur National Monument. A bazillion years are captured in these canyon walls, along with the remnants of various life forms that existed long before we humans.  This pathway through time showcases some of the oldest exposed rocks in the world, ones that have been folded, lifted, and split by eons of geological forces, and for the benefit of any woke liberal, progressive, commie democrat who happens to be reading this posting, climate change.