Ladee's Travels

Lees Ferry is the only place where people can drive to the Colorado River.  This is the departure spot for river trips and fishing trips. Scattered around the parking lot are the big white wild flowers. (added January 2016: Caution - this plant may be poisonous.  See this link: http://www.fireflyforest.com/flowers/964/datura-wrightii-sacred-thorn-apple/) If you take one of the side roads, you arrive at Lonely Dell Ranch Historic Site.  This is a view of the orchards. There is much more here, including homesteading buildings  Nearby rocks and hills.  Rafts and boats wait for adventurous travelers.  Nearby is the Lees Ferry launch ramp and several historic buildings.  The ferry operated from 1872 to 1928. (Source: http://www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/lees-ferry.htm)

We drove around the south and north sides of the port waters.  There was activity on preparation and fixing of the boats, as well as businesses and a little graffiti.  The Harvey Company is a big shipper and has other businesses.

We were traveling with a local photographer who took us to his favorite spots.  Our first stop was near the small boat docking area that included the iconic St. John's houses built in the rock.  The reflections worked well even with a cloudy sky and the colors were brilliant.  Some paint was fresh and new, some was worn with delightful textures.  The pro was very helpful and provided a lot of advice on angles and focal distances.