James Watson Parker Libros

An epic journey through Colorado, Utah and down the Green River in 2019 inspired this trip account by photographer and author, James W. Parker. With his friend Jim Beasley, the two companions brave hell and high water for ten days in May. Prior to the canoe trip, Parker spent time exploring Ancient Puebloan ruins in Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, and along the Trail of the Ancients. The trip from Mineral Bottom to the confluence of the Colorado and the Green Rivers proved more challenging than either had bargained for. High spring water and ignorance could have capsized the trip, but perseverance and prayer saved the day. Originally conceived as an expedition to follow in the footsteps of John Wesley Powell, and photograph the Buttes of the Cross, visits to Fort Bottom, Anderson Bottom, Turks Head, and Spanish Bottom highlight this captivating travel journal. Illustrated with beautiful landscape photography by the author.