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EL RIO CALDERA The Rio Caldera is the main tributary that gathers the water from all the other rivers that flow down the surrounding mountains, in the region of Chiriqui. The City of Boquette is the center of this "horseshoe" of mountains and at the center of this valley is El Rio Caldera. Some of these rivers run through the city of Boquete before they reach El Rio Caldera. The Quebrada Bajo Grande flows down Volcan Baru, and has already been explored in this blog site. Others include Quebrada Cheche, Rio Pianista, Quebrada La Sumbona, Quebrada San Ramon, and Rio Palo Alto. Further downstream, as it flows into El Rio Chiriqui Nuevo, many others join this rushing mass of water, lined with rocks of all sizes. At one point El Rio Chiriqui Nuevo has been dammed ... read more

El Rio Quebrada Bajo This river originates halfway down Volcan Baru. There the watershed from the frequent rains sends it's deluge of water into El Rios, through town, into El Rio Caldera, and melts into the sea. El Quebrada Bajo is seen at many locations through the town of Boquette as it passes under bridges and past stores and restaurants. Here I have included Video of a few of these popular landmarks: Refugio Del Rio, Mike's Global Grill, and Residencial Orquidea. The sound of this ordinarally tranquil river can be heard in many locations. However, when rain continues for days the river becomes a torrent. The sound becomes deafening as the boulders tumble across the river bed like pebbles. See Videos! Click below! v www.youtube.com/watch?v=quNQLFqgP8s www.youtube.com/... read more

On November 10, 182 the residents of Azuero declared their separation from the Spanish Empire, without sanction of the cental government in Panama City. Their declaration was called El Grito de La Villa de Los Santos (Cry From the Town of Saints). The central government dismissed the action as impotent and meaningless. However, separatist sentiment had been speading, and El Grito had been heard by the entire country. Feeling out numbered, the acting Govenor General decared Panama City's support for independence, and the military stood aside. The Panamanian people were free from Spain. Now, though, Panama was a department of Columbia. It was not long before the Panamanians grew tired of a distant, government. They made several attempts to secede. War erupted, in 1899, as a reaction to a treaty with the United States. The battle ... read more

Chattahoochee Bend State Park Information Chattahoochee Bend State Park includes a spectacular tract of natural forest, located in a graceful bend of the Chattahooche River. With over 2900 acers, Chattahoochee Bend is one of Georgia's largest state parks and includes five miles of riverfront. Easy access to the water is provided and there are over six miles of trails for hiking and photography. The park, situated in the hills in Newnan, Georgia, is a truely beautiful and relaxing place. Address: 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263, United States Phone:+1 770-254-7271 http://gastateparks.org/info/chattahoocheebend/default.aspx?s=34.0.0.5&p=34&locationid=34 Georgiastateparks.org/Chattahoocheebend... read more

Hillsborough River State Park Information Anyone is welcome to explore any part of the river. However, HRSP offers some ofthe best vistas, without having to climb through palmetto bush. Also, two of the states three class two rapids are in the park. Hillsborough River State Park is located in the northeast corner of Hillsborough County, Florida near Zephyrhills. Address: 15402 N US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592, United States Phone: +1 813 987 6771 www.floridastateparks.org/park/Hillsborough-River... read more