Good bye, Arizona; Hello california

106 degrees, humidity at 15%, wind from SW at 7 mph.

Finishing Arizona, the 7th state of this trip.  Am I worried about the desert?  Yes!  My  camelbak holds 100 oz and I have three 23oz bottles.  I keep a bottle of pop in my pack because sometimes I crave a different taste.  I will fill up at any store to be topped off.

The Colorado river serves as the border and several lakes have been formed .  The river is a vital source of water for over 40 million people.  It drains seven states and with the Rio Grande it are the primary rivers in the southwest US.   The river is over 1450 miles in length.

The train bridge and the car bridge above that get a lot of activity.

Beautiful red colors on shore and inviting water.

So many enjoy the water for recreation. It would be fun to raft down the river (in the calmer spots).

Found some well used stretches from the past, but less traffic makes it enjoyable.

Comforting to see a call box.

Be in Needles tomorrow.

Wow! Over 900 miles ahead of schedule.