Tuolumne

This interesting rock shelf seemed like a good place to stop and walk around. This picture is looking upstream and shows the character of the first few miles of river below La Grange.

From this vantage point I could also see Basso Bridge just a few hundred yards further downstream.
Shortly before Turlock Lake campgrounds, there is a high bluff on river left. Parts of this bluff are thick with beautiful ferns.

Just upstream of this picture, the channel runs straight at the cliff, then turns sharply to the right, past a large rock sitting out from the cliff. Paddlers without good control, such as Christopher and Phil, can broach on this rock. They did not tip over, and were able to push themselves off and around, but it took some thinking and struggle.

The weeping wall is the last tricky spot before taking out at Turlock Lake campgrounds.
Shortly before Turlock Lake campgrounds, there is a high bluff on river left. Parts of this bluff are thick with beautiful ferns.

Just upstream of this picture, the channel runs straight at the cliff, then turns sharply to the right, past a large rock sitting out from the cliff. Paddlers without good control, such as Christopher and Phil, can broach on this rock. They did not tip over, and were able to push themselves off and around, but it took some thinking and struggle.

The weeping wall is the last tricky spot before taking out at Turlock Lake campgrounds.

A group of Fresno boaters enjoying a rainy, windy, cold day of looking at dead salmon. A short paddle from La Grange to the Basso boat ramp was just right.

Late in the Fall salmon run season, we saw lots of carcases. Most, like this one were half eaten. They must provide rich feeding for carnivores in the area.