An evocative, illustrated journey down the Colorado, this striking oversized book, featuring 200 breathtaking photographs by Chris Rainier, shows the beauty, thrill and challenges of the river. Produced in conjunction with the IMAX film, the journey includes in addition to a team of kayakers and adventurers, Waterkeeper Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and writer Wade Davis (both with their daughters).  (SWU245, $45.00)

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