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  Welcome to the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife Web Site
Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area is dedicated to providing quality hunting and fishing opportunities while maintaining 11,605 acres of land, 529 acres of lakes and impoundments and 17 miles of free flowing river.
Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area was established in 1956 when three impoundments in the Pigeon River Valley were given to the state.
Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is a long narrow property along the flood plain of the Pigeon River.
www.in.gov /dnr/fishwild/publications/pigeon.htm   (909 words)

  
 Pigeon River Wetlands
The greater Pigeon River ecosystem, located in northeastern Indiana, is among the most significant biodiversity sites in the Great Lakes watershed and is perhaps best known for its extensive wetlands which support many imperiled plants, reptiles and amphibians.
The oak uplands surrounding the Pigeon River were originally dominated by grasslands, wetlands, and dry oak woodland and savanna communities.
The large number of imperiled species present in the Pigeon River system that require wetland habitats reflects both the high-quality of remaining habitats in the system, as well as the efficiency with which wetlands have been destroyed and altered on a regional basis and local basis.
www.leo.lehigh.edu /fen/profiles/pigeon_river_wetlands   (1698 words)

  
 Pigeon River (Minnesota-Ontario) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pigeon River forms part of the US-Canada border between the State of Minnesota and the Province of Ontario west of Lake Superior.
The Pigeon is one of the larger rivers on Superior's North Shore.
Up to the 19th century, the river was a primary water route for fur traders, and even earlier, to Native Americans, leading to Lake of the Woods and thence to western Canada and Hudson Bay.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pigeon_River_(Minnesota-Ontario)   (551 words)

  
 Paddling the Pigeon River | UberPest's Journal
Pigeon Creek starts at Pigeon Lake in Stueben County, Indiana becomes the Pigeon River when it joins Turkey Creek in Mongo, IN.
The Pigeon River is located in Northeast Indiana and lends its name to the Pigeon River State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Since the Pigeon River flows through the 11,000 acre Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area, hunting and fishing opportunities are abundant.
www.uberpest.com /pigeonriver.html   (1805 words)

  
 American Whitewater - NWRI - Pigeon 1. Walter's Power Plant at Waterville to Bridge at Hartford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The rapids from the put-in to the bridge are the mildest of the trip.
In the middle of the river is a large sticky hydraulic that should probably be avoided by most beginners/intermediates.
He also said that the river widened a bit after the floods and therefore the Pigeon holes aren't as good as they used be.
www.americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/1782   (2144 words)

  
 Pigeon River Area History
Nestled deep in the heart of the Smoky Mountains the Pigeon River is unique in its history, culture and geology.
Currently the Pigeon River area and Hartford, Tennessee is undergoing a new boom of sorts as whitewater rafting emerges as a major recreational activity in the area.
In 2003 the Pigeon River was the fastest growing whitewater river in the United States with over 60,000 rafters and a 20% growth rate.
www.pigeon-river.net /history.htm   (239 words)

  
 Pigeon Forge, TN
The Indian highway crossed the French Broad River near Buckingham Island, and a branch of the main trail followed the West Fork of the Little Pigeon River as far as Pine Mountain, which lies to the west of Pigeon Forge.
Beechnuts were a mainstay in the diet of Passenger Pigeons, which made the river a natural stopping point for huge flocks of the now-extinct species.
Just as Pigeon Forge today stands proudly on its legendary history, it also looks forward to the unfolding of its future as a lively, constantly-growing tourism mecca for as long as the Smokies entice visitors to the natural beauty found in their peaks and valleys.
www.cityofpigeonforge.com /co/history.htm   (1332 words)

  
 Pigeon River Rafting in Tennessee
For many years, rafting on the Pigeon River was overlooked due to unreliable flows and poor water quality.
Rafting on the Lower Pigeon is a perfect trip for first-timers, youth groups and families with young children.
The Lower Pigeon is five miles lin length with with fun, bouncy Class I - II rapids and lots of scenery.
www.rafting.com /pigeon-river-rafting.htm   (442 words)

  
 DNR - Pigeon River
The Pigeon River is located in the north-central part of the southern peninsula of Michigan.
The river then flows in a northerly direction to its mouth at Mullet Lake, a distance of 42 miles.
The Pigeon River system drains a surface area of approximately 88,000 acres and include 80 linear miles of stream.
www.michigan.gov /dnr/0,1607,7-153-10319-95812--,00.html   (88 words)

  
 Pigeon River Chalet 3 bedroom Pigeon Forge cabin
Pigeon River Chalet in Pigeon Forge is located in the most convenient area of the Tennessee Smoky Mountains and is a 3 bedroom two story chalet rental for your friends and families next vacation to the Smokies.
At the Pigeon River Chalet you will find adequate covered parking under the chalet and there is a porch swing that faces the river to relax in as the burgers sizzle on the grill.
A cozy and comfortable living room awaits you with large windows so you have a great view of the Pigeon River and the leather sofa and loveseat nestled in front of the gas fireplace set in stacked stone only adds to the elegance of the Pigeon River Chalet.
www.americanmountainrentals.com /cabins/pigeonriverchalet.html   (537 words)

  
 Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area - Indiana Birding Guide
Pigeon River's 11,605 acres provide for a wide variety of avian habitats, including mature deciduous woodlands, second-growth woodlands, pine plantations, brushy fields, agricultural fields, lakes, ponds, marshes, and creeks/rivers.
Pigeon River is an excellent area in northeastern Indiana for migrant waterfowl.
Hunting: Because Pigeon River is heavily hunted in the fall, birders should wear hunter orange when visiting at this time of year.
www.indianaaudubon.org /guide/sites/pigeonr.htm   (1075 words)

  
 Northern Soul
The Pigeon River is one of canoeing's finest whitewater rivers.
It carves a boisterous course through the Canadian Shield, a vast expanse of land characterized by granite islands, sweeping forests, and waterways unchanged since the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago.
We offer the Pigeon as an intensive 5-night adventure, which includes the best of the Pigeon's whitewater, or as an 11 night trip, which allows you to experience this beautiful river in its entirety.
www.northernsoul.ca /adventures_pigeon.htm   (91 words)

  
 Pigeon River
Approximately 25 river miles downstream of Canton, Carolina Power and Light's Walters Dam impounds the Pigeon River into a narrow high elevation (2258 ft) lake approx 4 miles in length.
For the next 12.5 river miles downstream little to no waterflow is seen in the riverbed as the output of the dam is routed through aquaducts on the mountain ridges far above.
From Denton the Pigeon River winds down a 16 mile northward path through Newport, TN and then into the French Broad River at the upper end of TVA's Douglas Lake.
www.mindspring.com /~lpb3/Pigeon.html   (831 words)

  
 Pigeon River Rafting Trips with Smoky Mountain Outdoors - Go White Water Rafting on the Pigeon River - Experience ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
This is a guided trip made just for those of you who didn't quite meet the requirements for the upper Pigeon River.
Rafting on the lower Pigeon River is perfect for the little kids.
During your Pigeon River rafting trip you will run about 50 class 1 and 2 rapids with one class 3 at the end.
www.smokymountainrafting.com /pigeon_river_rafting.shtml   (198 words)

  
 Pigeon River (Tennessee - North Carolina) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pigeon River of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee rises above Canton, North Carolina, the site of a large Champion Paper Co. paper mill, formerly the source of considerable pollution to the river.
There are two sections of the Pigeon river that rafters can enjoy, the Upper and the Lower.
The river became a minor issue in the campaign for the 1988 Presidential election.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pigeon_River_(Tennessee_-_North_Carolina)   (404 words)

  
 Pigeon River
Throughout much of the 18th century, the Pigeon River was the preferred route west to the Lake of the Woods and points beyond.
Early in the twentieth century, loggers harvested white and red pines from the region, using the river as a log drive.
The campground at Pigeon River is no longer open but visitors are welcome to explore the trails in the park.
www.ontarioparks.com /english/pige.html   (316 words)

  
 Middle Falls of the Pigeon River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Middle Falls of the Pigeon River is in Pigeon River Provincial park.
Pigeon River Provincial Park has been reduced to a day use only park, and there are no signs for it on Hwy 17.
Devil's Kettle Falls, Upper Falls of the Brule River, the High Falls of the Baptism River, Cross River Falls, Gooseberry Falls, and the Temperance River Gorge are all along Minnesota's north shore.
www.gowaterfalling.com /waterfalls/pigeonmiddle.shtml   (146 words)

  
 Pigeon River, Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Pigeon River is one of the most scenic in Lower Michigan.
The club utilizes a dam on the river and local residents advise that the club has not been friendly to canoers in the past and they make portage around the dam difficult.
About 45 minutes downriver is a single campsite located at the power-lines which is off a unmarked two-track (along the lines) about 1/8-1/4 of a mile east of the bridge on the north side of the road.
www.homestead.com /TheCanoeGuys/Pigeon.html   (1369 words)

  
 Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting :: Tennessee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
With miles of continuous adventure and family  class rapids nestled in the heart of Tennessee's most spectacular mountain scenery, the Pigeon is set to become one of the most popular raft trips in the country.
Five miles of river offers a refreshing alternative to crowded hotel pools as you paddle your way towards our outpost at the takeout.
Put in at our outpost and in no time you'll be winding through a beautiful river gorge bordered by the Cherokee National Forest on one side and the Great Smoky Mountains on the other.
www.youthrafting.com /us/pigeon.asp   (143 words)

  
 TDEC: Water Quality of the Pigeon River
The Pigeon River in east Tennessee has historically been degraded by discharges from a paper mill in Canton, North Carolina.
The State of Tennessee is committed to providing clean water for all Tennessee citizens, and will not be satisfied until the Pigeon River runs clean and clear.
Tennessee appreciates North Carolina's commitment to clean water in the Pigeon River, and recognizes the great improvement in water quality due to the process established by the 1998 settlement agreement.
www.state.tn.us /environment/wpc/pigeon   (457 words)

  
 Pigeon River Rafting Details :: NOC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Whether you want a thrilling whitewater ride or a family-friendly nature float through the Smoky Mountains, rafting the Pigeon River with NOC is a perfect fit in your vacation schedule.
Try the Lower Pigeon for a relaxing float trip through Cherokee National Forest and a perfect introduction to whitewater for kids as young as 4.
While working at River's End Restaurant on the Nantahala River, Joe came up with the idea for Slow Joe's Caf», a faster food option.
www.noc.com /river_pigeon_detail.html   (268 words)

  
 Pigeon River
The Pigeon River white water rafting expeditions run from the North Carolina / Tennessee State line north for about 1.5 miles.
The Pigeon River is a class III-IV river.
The rest of the river is class II and III.
www.blanchett.net /Rafting/pigeon2000.html   (166 words)

  
 Pigeon, Gorge Asheville Area Boating Beta Page (Kayaking and Canoeing Information)
Pigeon Dries, several sections upstream of the Dries as described in Bob and David Benner's Carolina Whitewater: A Canoeist's Guide to the Western Carolinas
The Pigeon, like the Nantahala and the Ocoee, is a reasonable location for a successful single car trip.
Because the put-in is just below the dam, the river can be run almost immediately after the river is "turned on." The current drought conditions could prevent some scheduled releases, so it is not a bad idea to call for confirmation.
boatingbeta.com /runs/pigeongorge.htm   (829 words)

  
 Pigeon River Fund | working to improve the streams and rivers of Western North Carolina
It is recommended that you discuss your proposal with Pigeon River Fund staff prior to completing an application.
All proposals are screened by staff before being sent to the Pigeon River Fund Board, which has responsibility for final disbursement.
A majority of the Fund dollars authorized for expenditure in any given year must be committed within the Pigeon River Basin, unless the Pigeon River Fund Board determines that this condition should be waived due to the unavailability of projects in the Pigeon River Basin.
www.pigeonriverfund.org /guidelines.htm   (802 words)

  
 Pigeon River whitewater rafting with Rafting in the Smokies
Pigeon River whitewater rafting with Rafting in the Smokies
The Big Pigeon River is dam-controlled with scheduled water releases from March thru October
A portion of the group rafting the Lower Pigeon Float Trip can be scheduled to coincide with the other portion of the groups Big Pigeon Upper Trip.
www.raftinginthesmokies.com /pigeon.htm   (424 words)

  
 Pigeon River Country Association Info
The Pigeon River Country Association began in 1971 when a group of local citizens, sportsmen, and environmental activists banded together to save the last great tract of undeveloped land in Michigan's lower peninsula.
"The purpose of the Pigeon River Country Association shall be: To protect the unique wilderness characteristics of the Pigeon River Country and to insure that the Pigeon River Country retains the aesthetic, wildlife, recreational and educational values that presently exist, both for the present and future generations."
Any person interested in helping protect the Pigeon River Country and its resources and wildlife is invited to join us.
www.pigeonrivercountryforest.org /info.htm   (555 words)

  
 Pigeon River Cruise - Oct 03
The on and off nature of water flow in the Pigeon River prevents accumulation of sand bars.
From the mouth of the Pigeon River (at its confluence with the French Broad) to Denton, TN, we experienced minimal water flow.
After the Pigeon River Cruise our next stop was the 25th annual HoverIn at Rural Retreat in Big Spring, TN.
www.mindspring.com /~lpb3/Pigeon03.html   (355 words)

  
 Pigeon River whitewater rafting in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with Rafting in the Smokies
Pigeon River whitewater rafting in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with Rafting in the Smokies
Feel the excitement as one of Rafting in the Smokies' certified guides demonstrates their passion for whitewater and thrill of escorting you down the Big Pigeon River, and Lower Pigeon Float Trip.
Our river staff maintains relentless communication between the Big Pigeon River Outpost and our main office creating a safe environment for you to relax and enjoy your whitewater rafting experience.
www.raftinginthesmokies.com   (215 words)

  
 Pigeon River in Indiana. Maps of river and Maps to public access points and liveries.
The river received its name from Chief White Pigeon, whose tribe inhabited the area and hunted and fished the stream.
Recreational opportunities in the area are provided by the Pigeon River State Fish and Wildlife Area, and activities include hunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and camping.
This 10 1/2 mile portion of the river is difficult to canoe through because of fallen trees.
www.indianaoutfitters.com /pigeon_river.html   (700 words)

  
 Pigeon Forge Tennessee for a Great Affordable Family Vacation
During the late 1700s, settlers from the Carolinas followed the Great Indian Path through the Smoky Mountains along the Pigeon River and eventually settled in what is known today as Pigeon Forge.
"Pigeon" referred to the vast number of passenger pigeons that stopped to feed along the river.
Pigeon Forge's reputation as a friendly resort town steadily grew from there, and in 1982, a tourism boom hit the city.
www.pigeonforgetours.com /escort_notes.asp   (403 words)

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