Why is it called Virgin River?

Later explorer and mapmaker John C. Fremont reported that it was called "Rio Virgen" but did not state the origin of the name. Hiram Chittenden speculated that Smith had later renamed the river after Thomas Virgin, who was badly wounded in an 1827 attack by Mohave people during the crossing of the Mojave Desert.
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What is the meaning of Virgin River?

Virgin River. The Virgin River is a tributary of the Colorado River in the U.S. states of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.
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Is there an actual Virgin River?

It's important to note that the Virgin River is indeed an actual body of water in the United States — a small tributary of the Colorado River. Technically speaking, that means you can visit Virgin River ... but without Jack, Mel, and everything else that makes the show what it is.
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Where is Jack's Bar Virgin River?

Jack's Bar, where Mel makes a connection with owner Jack (Martin Henderson), is the Watershed Grill in Brackendale, 40 miles north of Vancouver. Although the interiors are studio-bound, the venue has the same spectacular views, overlooking the Squamish River, and is a popular point for eagle-spotting.
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Why is the Virgin River Red?

Over the course of 13 million years, the Virgin River has carved through the red sandstones of Zion National Park to create some of the most unforgettable scenery in the National Park System.
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Why is the Virgin River Brown?

As noted in some of the images, the brown water of the Virgin River (as well as the Colorado River) indicates that sediment is being transported and eventually deposited in Lake Mead.
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Where is the town of Virgin River?

Virgin River is set in North California, in a fictional town called Virgin River located in the forests of Humboldt County. In the town of Virgin River, all of its inhabitants know each other, live in cozy log cabins close to nature, and fall in love at the local bar.
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Is Virgin River based on a true story?

Is 'Virgin River' based on a true story? Virgin River is based on the well-loved book series by Robyn Carr. However, Carr's entire Virgin River Universe is fictional. “I have to remind them that it only exists in our hearts and minds,” Carr told Entertainment Weekly.
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Is Mel pregnant on Virgin River?

Fans have offered a simple solution to Mel's quandary at the end of Virgin River season four. At the start of the finale, A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby, Mel realises her IVF treatment has been successful and she's now pregnant.
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Is the doctor office in Virgin River the same as Hart of Dixie?

If watching Virgin River feels like a bit of déjà vu to you, that's because it is: Vernon "Doc" Mullins in the Netflix original series is played by the same actor who portrayed another fictional doctor you likely recognize, Dr. Brick Breeland from The CW's Hart of Dixie.
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Can you swim in the Virgin River?

Zion National Park is known for its hiking and scenery, but it should also be known for having great swimming spots. The shallow and rocky Virgin River is only swimmable at some points, but conveniently this little swim spot was right by the Canyon Junction shuttle stop.
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Is the Virgin River still toxic?

Following the initial news of the bacteria's presence in the North Fork of the Virgin River two years ago, the Washington County Water Conservancy District said the drinking-quality water it supplies is safe.
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What causes cyanobacterial blooms?

Cyanobacteria blooms form when cyanobacteria, which are normally found in the water, start to multiply very quickly. Blooms can form in warm, slow-moving waters that are rich in nutrients from sources such as fertilizer runoff or septic tank overflows. Cyanobacteria blooms need nutrients to survive.
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Is there a bacteria in the Virgin River?

Monitoring efforts have found cyanotoxins, produced by harmful cyanobacteria, in the water in the North Fork of the Virgin River. Therefore, the park is issuing a Health Watch advisory for the North Fork of the Virgin River and all connected upstream tributaries. La Verkin Creek will remain a Health Watch.
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Can dogs swim in the Virgin River?

Zion National park officials warn visitors not to swim or submerge themselves in the river and to keep animals out of the water, and especially not allow pets to drink from the river.
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Where is the North Fork of the Virgin River?

The North Fork of the Virgin River begins north of Zion at Cascade Falls, where it drains out of Navajo Lake at 9,000 feet above sea level. The East Fork of the Virgin River originates above Long Valley.
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Why is Virgin River so good?

[A] charming slice of small town drama. Virgin River proves that drama can be emotional without being emotionally manipulative. December 13, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… If you sometimes tune into feel-good Hallmark shows to just switch off and feel cozy for a little while, Virgin River will help you do that.
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Why do people like Virgin River so much?

With the right amount of romance, soap and small town charm, "Virgin River" is the type of show that screams comfort viewing and is thus appealing to lots of viewers. It has been especially helpful in quelling real-world anxieties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Who is B in Virgin River?

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Instead, rumours suggest Jack's brother, Dan 'Brady' (Ben Hollingsworth) had an affair with the expectant mother and in a big twist, he will be revealed as the father.
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Are there fish in the Virgin River?

The Virgin River Habitat

There are six fish species native to the Virgin River Basin, four of which reach the headwaters where Zion is located. Three of the six species are found widely in the Colorado River system, and three are found only in the Virgin River.
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What is the outbreak in Virgin River?

An outbreak

With so many sick patients at the clinic, Mel and Doc suspect there is food poisoning from somewhere. It's an outbreak. After Mel interviews all the patients, the common denominator seems to be Jack's Bar.
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Can you swim in the emerald pools?

Swimming is not allowed in the Emerald Pools.
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Is Virgin River a spin off of Hart of Dixie?

Based on a series of books, Netflix's Virgin River is more serious than Hart of Dixie ever was, but the two shows have a number of things in common, including a central character who is a medical professional, a hot bartender as a love interest, a small town setting, plenty of romance, and Tim Matheson playing a doctor ...
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Why did Netflix remove Hart of Dixie?

The first two seasons were shown on Sundance TV and then Netflix. According to Deadline.com, problems with the U.S. rights led to delays of additional releases; those issues seem to have been resolved with the HBO Max deal.
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