Wow, that’s really sad to hear about Joe's turning into a parking lot. It was such a great spot.

Don't think you're up to it, or can't seem to get there? If the former, know that the rest of the river is much easier than the Cossatot Falls. You can take out at the Falls, or even carry around it. The trickiest part is catching it after a rain.

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The water is clear and the sand is white. It is beautiful!

@@LifeandCoconuts Wonderful!!!!!!

The Cossatot Falls (at "normal" levels) require accurate boat placement, but are not as turbulent as high volume western rivers. However, flood level is a different matter. So, I would call the Cossatot Falls a low IV at normal levels. An "expert" on steep creeks probably would not.

@@number4cat1 -- Watch the video I linked in my above comment to see what a powerful river and Class 5+ rapids look like. In fact, they are prolly a lot more than Class 5.

@@3069mark I've been kayaking whitewater for 40 years. Though I have never considered myself a "Class V paddler", I have run Class V rapids. Rapids that were considered Class V 40 years ago are now called Class III+ in some cases. Generally speaking, the less whitewater in a location, the higher the rating assigned it by locals. Again, IMHO, the Cossatot (only the Falls section) is considered Class V in flood, due mostly to hydraulics that form away from the main chutes through the Falls. I would call the Falls Class III+ at normal levels. The level in the video is in the "normal" range.

@@number4cat1 -- I believe you know what you are talking about. All I am saying is the rapids in the video I posted the link for are very impressive. Do you not agree? Jim Baird goes thru them in a canoe. He does not ever use kayaks on his river runs. He is a Canadian and has been running rivers for a long long time. He and his brother Jim was on one season of Alone on The History Channel too. He runs the northern rivers in Canada and Yukon. Those rivers up there are wild rivers and are huge and fast. Another great man to watch is Justin Barbour. He is from Newfoundland. He is currently on a 4000 km one year long trek. If you want to watch him here is the link to his channel: www.youtube.com/@JustinBarbournlexplorer Enjoy!

@@3069mark Here's a video of the Cossatot when the Falls run together into one Class V rapid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ene6eImCj9t4adk&lc=UgzR-YmZMslsC1Bhfm14AaABAg.9Wv3k39M-jr9sU73tWFK2V

It would be amazing to have this view and to be able to snorkel whenever you want!! Enjoy!

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Thank you for the kind words. Glad it inspired you.

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Either 2-3 months or 6 weeks lol

Not very long

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Somewhere along the pass at the south end of the Island will be the best place.

Live Life Be Happy Thank you so much!

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Thank you so much! I do carry some of them in for the winter.

Yes I do! Thank you!

Bean Point is the best beach. Here is my blog post on Anna Maria. It will tell you about all the beaches and how to get to them. www.livelifebehappytravel.com/2020/01/activity-guide-anna-maria-island-florida.html

@@LifeandCoconuts So where can I park to go to bean point and is there a restroom and shower fountains???

Did you know or hear of Chief Tony Reyna of this Pueblo back years ago? When did you live here? I explored & vacationed here in late fall when the chilli ristas were drying & winters first snows embellished the Adobe architecture-so colorful here! I am part Cherokee & loved this people & place! The old town plaza is gorgeous too!

Reply to Edward Jones: In 1972 I became friends with the People of Taos when I attended I.A.I.A school in Santa Fe. I lived at the Pueblo off and on while in school. I did know Mr. Reyna. What a wonderful man! I am honored that I got to know him and his beautiful family!

@@nativesisrezgirl9807 ...how wonderful to have known that very special man! I think he felt my heart speaking to him & he treated me very special! I purchased a record of his son's music which was tribal. Pleased to hear from you & connect with that era. That little town has grown a lot! Remember when the old plaza area existed by its self? Very best regards to You. Thanks for your reply!

Reply to Edward Jones. I do remember the Taos Plaza in the early 1970’s. The main population consisted of Natives and Spaniards, with a sprinkling of Angelo’s here and there. Everyone knew everyone! The Plaza was especially Beautiful at Christmas with the snow and decorations! Magical!! We are lucky to have these beautiful memories of Taos🙏

@@nativesisrezgirl9807 Hi again. Following up on our conversions about Taos Pueblo & Tony Reyna. After checking my records, I know actually that unique day that I first visited him & the Pueblo! Do you know his daughter still? Let me know who there I might contact...if you know? Thanks!