Copper Canyon, Sunset Boat Tour

Saturday evening Barbara and I went “Cruising” Lake Havasu with several other retired folks. Copper Canyon was up until the early 1940’s the largest mining community along the Colorado River. Miners first started arriving here in 1864 on their way to California seeking to make their fortune during the Gold Rush. For almost 80 years abundant quantities of copper, gold and silver were extracted here. However, when Parker Dam was completed and Lake Havasu filled, Copper Canyon was filled with water and the mining activities ceased.

While on the boat tour two young women on nearby boats treated our tour to “Full Moon’s”, with cracks in them, in their thong bathing suits. One of these young lady’s was so “Hot” she had to cool herself down by pouring beer on her Full Moon. Cheap entertainment. As most of us know, alcohol will make some of us do just about anything.

We enjoyed the tour, the sunset and our narrator, Kenny. He provided abundant information along with some trivia and even some questionable comedy. (17)

South Lake Havasu just before sunset, the golden hour.
What’s still visible of Copper Canyon.
Some of the interesting, to me, rock formations.
The red color of the these rocks is caused by oxidation of the iron (rust) in them.
Colors provide by the rocks and the setting sun.
Going Going!
Gone!

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I am a retired professional geologist who loves hiking, photography and travelling with my lovely wife Barbara.

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