Clear Creek in Golden is running far below normal for July, looking more like a lazy September stream than the rushing rapids typical of midsummer — but that isn’t keeping the crowds away.
Near triple-digit temperatures are driving thousands of visitors to one of the area’s most popular summer destinations, even as drought conditions leave the water significantly lower than in past years.
“I can tell from the lack of water we’ve had all year, this is way lower for sure,” said Andrea Cerreta, who visited the creek Friday with her friends and dog, Willow.
The low water levels haven’t dampened enthusiasm…