Milligan, Mike, authorUtah State University Press, publisher2007-01-032007-01-032004http://hdl.handle.net/10217/87769Upstream from Moab on the Colorado River, near the Colorado state line, there is a relatively short, deep canyon that has become one of the most popular river-running destinations in America. The canyon is known as Westwater. Its popularity is largely due to the thrill provided by possibly the most, certainly one of the most, dangerous and challenging stretches of white water on the Colorado-Skull Rapid.First touched by man: beginnings -- Westwater town: a trip in time -- Gunslingers and bad guys -- Cattle versus sheep -- Rocks, dams, and hideouts: entering the canyon -- The river runners: entering the gorge -- Skull Rapid -- The Memorial.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Westwater (Utah) -- HistoryWestwater (Utah) -- Description and travelColorado River (Colo.-Mexico) -- HistoryColorado River (Colo.-Mexico) -- Description and travelTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University, and Western Colorado University members only.