An increase in the value of one currency in terms of another. Currencies appreciate against each other for various reasons, including capital inflows and the state of a country's current account.
Read Powellâs account of the first ever river expedition through the Grand Canyon in The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons, issued as a Penguin Classic in 2003.
Much of the Escalante River's course is through sinuous sandstone gorges. The river and the rugged canyons which drain into it form a key section of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. This spectacular region is a popular destination for hiking and backpacking.