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The river that barely reaches the ocean

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It is the ultimate aquatic disappointment. After carving massive canyons and providing water to millions of aggressive drivers across the southwest, this mighty river mostly dries up into a miserable trickle before it ever has the chance to meet the sea.

The river that barely reaches the ocean
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