A River Runs Through It...
Perhaps it's the allure of
river towns as
they were sketched by Mark Twain in works like "The Adventures
of Huckleberry Finn"
and "Tom Sawyer". Maybe it's a deeply
rooted longing that all humans have, whether they grew up in
a bustling
city or in a seemingly endless track of modern suburbia.
Perhaps it's just the deceleration that time seems to have
in a place where a mighty tract of water moves slowly and inexorably
towards the sea, season after season. Whatever the attraction
is, talk to people who have lived in Rio Vista for most of
their life and you'll get the sense that Peace is as prevalent
in the hearts of local residents as picket fences are abundant
on the backstreets of this sleepy river city.
Established in 1857 as "Brazos
del Rio" (Arms
of the River), the town that was to become Rio Vista was washed
away in the great flood January of 1862. Re-established later that
year (and a mile farther south on higher ground) it survived
as a vital stopping place for the
great steamers and riverboats that plowed the calm waters of
the vast Sacramento waterway and helped found the thriving
territory that has
become the State of California.
Known
far and wide as "The Heart of the Delta" Rio
Vista's proximity to the confluence of California's two mightiest
rivers, and the
1000
miles
of the delta's pristine rivers, marshes, and wetlands has made
it a Mecca for boaters, fisherman, wildlife enthusiasts, bird
watchers, wind surfers,
and people in general who seek a friendly
smile, a slower pace, and a tranquil atmosphere. Come see for
yourself why we call Rio Vista a "Diamond in the Rough".
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Birds Eye View"
