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The blue mineral water of the Little Colorado River Gorge

Captured during a long distance backpacking trip into (and out of) Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The Little Colorado River Gorge's water is spring fed and turquoise in color.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D800
Copyright: © Cliff LaPlant