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Do not hike in tributary canyons when flash floods are a possibility, particularly during the late-summer thunderstorm season. Boaters should always wear a personal flotation device (PFD) or life jacket. Colorado River currents are swift, with bone-chillingly cold water and dangerous rocks and rapids. To protect beaches from ammonia buildup, campers and river runners urinate in the river or in the wet sand at the water’s edge. This can be a tricky proposition in the middle of the night when it’s dark and you’re sleepy. Carry a flashlight or headlamp, and be cautious on wet rocks.
© Kathleen Bryant from Moon Grand Canyon, 4th Edition
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