photos by David Halterman

Visit Arizonas Salt River Canyon in the early spring, and youre likely to see more folks from Durango than you would walking down Main Avenue in the summertime. The 60-mile wilderness stretch of the Salt River has traditionally been an annual blessing for many Durango residents looking for a break from the chilly, bleak days often found in between seasons. Last week, the Salt was running at a strong 2,700 cfs and offered a few lucky local permit holders the opportunity to experience this river and the desert in its prime.