Paria River
river, Arizona, United States
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The Paria River is a river located in northern Arizona, United States, within the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. It flows through a beautiful canyon with sandstone walls, popular for backpacking. The river eventually joins the Colorado River near Lees Ferry. The monument itself is rich in prehistoric sites and rock art from the Ancestral Pueblo culture. The region has an arid climate supporting diverse wildlife, including reintroduced California condors.1
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