This was supposed to be an easy day and it proved to be so, at least through Echo Park. Mike and Deanna tried Sand Canyon but the high water made for tough going and they soon caught up. The rest of us browsed Steamboat Rock which offered good views both upstream and downstream. I think all of us expected to spend some time at the RAP, but with two other groups stopping plus the motorcycle touring group, it was not to be. So we topped off the water and moved on. Very soon afterwards we quickly realized where Whirlpool Canyon got it's name.