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	BLM's Resource Explorer Location
		The rocky cliffs of the Snake River Canyon are home to the largest concentration of nesting birds of prey in North America.
		Constructed in 1901, the Swan Falls Dam was the first hydroelectric dam on the Snake River.
		As you reach the bottom, the canyon floor is scattered with hundreds of house-size boulders left behind from the Bonneville flood.
	www.blm.gov /education/expert/5/location.html (817 words)

	MSN Encarta - Idaho (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		The Snake River, which is the chief river in southern and central Idaho, follows a crescent-shaped course for about 790 km (about 490 mi) across southern Idaho.
		Major tributaries of the Snake River in Idaho are the Boise, Payette, Clearwater, and Salmon rivers.
		The Snake River and its tributaries are the chief source of surface water.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761565515/Idaho.html (1755 words)

	Snake Wild and Scenic River, Idaho and Oregon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		The segment from Hells Canyon Dam downstream to an eastward extension of the north boundary of section 1, T5N, R47E, Willamette meridian.
		According to the Nez Perce tribe, Coyote dug the Snake River Canyon in a day to protect the people on the west side of the river from the Seven Devils, a band of evil spirits living in the mountain range to the east.
		Hells Canyon is one of the most imposing river gorges in the West.
	www.nps.gov /rivers/wsr-snake.html (1756 words)

	Snake River Canyon
		Snake River Canyon, Wyoming, USA: The Wyoming Department of Transportation has been reconstructing twenty-four miles of a 50-year old highway, widening its two lanes and adding shoulders to accommodate increased traffic and modern safety standards.
		Most of the route is in a narrow corridor between the Snake River and steep mountainous terrain, where numerous landslides have caused significant damage to the roadway.
		This story was condensed from a paper entitled: "Soil Nail and MSE Wall for Stabilization of the Elbow Fill Slide, Snake River Canyon, Wyoming" by John P Turner and Wayne G Jensen of the University of Wyoming, John R Wolosick of Hayward Baker, and Mark Falk of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
	www.slopeindicator.com /stories/snakeriver.html (641 words)

	Snake River Canyon
		This is the classic put in for most whitewater trips in the Snake River Canyon south of Jackson, Wyoming.
		This is the biggest rapid in the Snake River Canyon.
		The Campaign for the Snake Headwaters is determined to turn the rivers and streams of the Snake Headwaters into Wild and Scenic Rivers.
	www.jacksonholenet.com /attractions/snake_river_canyon.php (353 words)

	Cougar Rowing, Naturally :: No other program in the country rivals WSUs remarkable and breathtaking Snake River Canyon.
		The dramatic walls of the canyon reflect on the water in remarkably subtle hues of green, blue, purple, red, yellow and orange.
		Atop the canyon, a coyote awakes from its afternoon nap and wails its lonesome greeting to the rising moon.
		While the difference between rowing in Victoria and then on the Snake was an easy transition for Armstrong, the difference between the city and the wheat fields of the Palouse left her feeling like a fish out of water.
	www.fansonly.com /schools/wast/sports/w-crew/spec-rel/060500aaa.html (1406 words)

	Fish River Canyon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		The Fish River Canyon is situated in the far south of Namibia, almost on the Border with South Africa and is part of the Ai-Ais conservation area.
		Fish River Canyon is huge, approximately 160 km long,500 m deep in places and 27 km across at it's widest, it is the largest canyon system in Africa and the second largest in the world after the Grand Canyon in Colorado.
		The culprit escaped into a hole in the river bed when he was being chased by hunters and became trapped.
	www.crazykudu.com /fish-river-canyon.html (289 words)

	GORP - Snake River, Oregon
		The canyon is bordered on the east by the rugged Seven Devils range, capped by 9,393-foot He Devil Mountain in Idaho.
		The 36-mile section of river downstream from Pittsburg Landing to mile 180.2 is designated "Scenic." An additional 4.2 miles of the river from mile 180.2 north to the NRA boundary at the Oregon-Washington line is recommended for "Scenic" designation.
		This ranch is the northernmost river portal on the Snake River within Hells Canyon NRA and is staffed year round.
	www.gorp.com /gorp/resource/us_river/or_snake.htm (1875 words)

	Half Day Jet Boat Tours Snake River Adventures Hells Canyon Tours. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		This is the point where “The River of No Return”, more commonly known as the Salmon River, dumps into the Snake River.
		The Salmon River contributes almost 1/3 rd of the flow to the Snake River.
		Snake River Adventures is an equal opportunity recreation service provider operating within the jurisdiction of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
	www.snakeriveradventures.com /jetboat-hd.html (490 words)

	PRR Snake River Canyon Half Marathon
		The Snake River Half Marathon is a well-organized race put on by the Palouse Road Runners on the first Saturday in March every year.
		It is a beautiful river canyon out-and-back course on the Wawawai River Road along the Snake River.
		The river elevation is only around 720 feet and the weather in the canyon is usually quite warm for March.
	www.palouseroadrunners.org /RunningRoutes/SnakeRiverMap.htm (345 words)

	Idaho Rivers, Middle Fork of the Salmon, Main Salmon, Snake River In Hells Canyon, Lochsa, Owyhee, Payette, Bruneau, ...
		The Middle Snake River also serves up big waterfalls (Shoshone Falls is higher than Niagara Falls) and the excitement of Class III, IV and V rapids.
		Flowing through the center of Idaho's most populated urban area, the river is perfect for relaxing family rafting trips and educational experiences because of its flat water and diversity of foliage and wildlife.
		The St. Joe, one of Idaho’s nine "Wild and Scenic" rivers, is known for its native cutthroat fishing and for beginning paddle rafting trips in June and July.
	www.ioga.org /waters.htm (1361 words)

	The Snake River Canyon - Alpine Jackson Hole fly fishing kayaking whitewater rafting guides outfitters cutthroat trout
		A blue sky overhead hosts a few cumulous clouds, the towering Snake River Range overwhelms you on the right but the majestic Wyoming Range balances it on the left, an osprey plucks an unsuspecting trout from its watery home with a quick swoop from the sky and some handy work with it's talons.
		The Snake River is a gorgeous ribbon of blue, green and white that comes alive and deposits itself in you face on a regular basis in this imposing canyon where towering spruce, pine and fir trees wear rags of moss and bald eagles perch watching the parade of kayakers, fishermen and rafters float by.
		An 1800's perspective of Wyoming's Snake River back when mountains and rivers were obstacles instead of resorts The swift running whitewater of the Snake, where it squeezes through this canyon, was a major obstacle in the traverse of these mountains.
	www.free-press.biz /Star-Valley/Snake-River-Canyon.html (1997 words)

	Best Waterfalls of the Northwest \| Waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest
		Tapped for power in the late 1800's, the volume of the Snoqualmie River remains relatively consistent through the dry periods of the year, but during the snow melt seasons the 268 foot falls become one of the most powerful waterfalls in the country.
		However, being situated in the arid southern part of Idaho, the Snake River is diverted upstream from the falls for irrigation, and during the late summer, it's not uncommon for Shoshone Falls to go completely dry.
		The Snake River is one of the largest rivers in the country, and not only does it have 212 foot Shoshone Falls (50 feet taller than Niagara Falls), it's also got 7 other waterfalls in Idaho (130 foot Twin Falls is the only significant one however).
	waterfallsnorthwest.com /bestof.php (7402 words)

	Wild and Scenic Snake River
		About 67.5 miles of the Snake River in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area were designated in 1975 as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
		Although uncommon on most wild and scenic rivers, powerboats have been used on the Snake River in Hells Canyon for many years and Congress included specific language in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area Act which allows their continued use.
		The Snake River National Recreation Trail extends 30 miles from Pittsburg Landing to Butler Bar on the Idaho side of the Snake River.
	www.fs.fed.us /hellscanyon/things_to_see_and_do/snake_river (1048 words)

	Wyoming Whitewater Rafting - Getting Soaked on the Snake River in Jackson - WyomingTourism.org
		Nearly 200 years ago the Snake River and its many tributaries were flush with beaver, which lured the mountain men to this strikingly wild corner of Wyoming.
		But it’s the eight miles of seething river that flows in a ragged cut between the Snake River and Wyoming mountain ranges south of Jackson that earns top grades for its waves, “holes” and chutes that test paddlers’ skills.
		When not focused intently on the river, those with good eyes might spy bald eagles and osprey roosting in the fir and pine trees climbing the canyon walls, while great blue herons stalk the shallows in search of a bite to eat.
	www.wyomingtourism.org /cms/d/getting_soaked_on_the_snake_river.php (852 words)

	Whitewater Rafting and Fishing Tours on Idaho's Snake River Through Hell's Canyon
		Hells Canyon National Recreation Area straddles the Snake River, which forms the boundry between Idaho and Oregon.
		At the mouth of Granite Creek, approximately seven miles downstream from the Hells Canyon Dam, the river elevation is 1,480 feet.
		The Snake River is home to cold water species such as steelhead, salmon, and rainbow trout.
	www.mackayriver.com /rafting_trip_information/snake_river_canyon.html (303 words)

	Snake River Rafting in Idaho
		A Snake River rafting trip begins at Hells Canyon Dam and flows through the deepest canyon in North America.
		River Odysseys West Whitewater Rafting has been a leader in the adventure travel industry since 1979.
		While the Snake River is considered Class III-IV, most of its rapids occur in the first thirty miles.
	www.rafting.com /snake-river-rafting.htm (461 words)

	Snake River Rafting Hells Canyon - Holiday Expeditions
		One of the advantages of a river trip is the flexibility of the daily itinerary.
		After launching the trip at Hell's Canyon Dam, float to Battle Creek and hike to the Barton Cabin to explore the area.
		In fact, the lack of pesky insects is one of the reasons wilderness camping on the river is so pleasant.
	www.bikeraft.com /expeditions/trips/rafting/snake/the_trip.php3 (1858 words)

	NEWS - Snake River Canyon Ranch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		Snake River Canyon Ranch will be of uncompromising quality and the facilities for all of these activities will be of world class caliber.
		It will be an all seasons retreat, which is western in character, rustic in design with the use of log and stone materials, located right on the Snake River and surrounded by National Forest.
		For many years Astoria has been our main base of operations and the new facilities at Snake River Canyon Ranch are a long needed addition for our guests.
	www.heliskijackson.com /news/srcr_1999.htm (340 words)

	Snake River Canyon Tours
		Visitors from all over the world come to southern Idaho to canoe the Snake River, rock climb in the City of Rocks, and camp, hike, and mountain bike in the nearby Sawtooth Mountains.
		Snake River Canyon Tours two main concerns are SAFETY first and foremost, then QUALITY at its best.
		More and more rafters and kyakers are doing the "Murtaugh" a premier white water part of the Mid Snake we are offering a shuttle service to maximize your time on the river.
	www.snakerivertours.com (549 words)

	Snake, river, United States
		Snake, river, 1,038 mi (1,670 km) long, NW United States, the chief tributary of the Columbia; once called the Lewis River.
		The Snake was explored by the Lewis and Clark expedition (1803–6) and was of major importance in U.S. expansion into the Pacific Northwest.
		The upper and middle courses of the Snake and its tributaries are much used for irrigation by private projects (one of the most notable being at Twin Falls) and by projects of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, including the Minidoka project, the Boise project, the Palisades project, and the Owyhee project.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/us/A0845677.html (257 words)

	Whitewater rafting on the Snake River with Hells Canyon Raft, Idaho whitewater rafting.
		Where the Snake River heads north and forms the border between Idaho and Oregon, it forms Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America.
		Nez Perce Indian legend claims “Coyote dug Hells Canyon with a big stick to protect their ancestors in Oregon’s Blue mountains from the ‘Seven Devils’ across the gorge in what is now Idaho.”; Our raft trips through Hells Canyon are journeys through a land rich in myth and geologic wonder.
		Between the rapids, the Snake River follows a scenic path, where we will encounter fl bear, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, mountain goats, deer, and other high desert creatures.
	www.hellscanyonraft.com /snake-river.htm (687 words)

	NEWS - 2000 Snake River Canyon Ranch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		Newly completed and occupied for the 2001 winter is the Johnny Counts Cabin at the Snake River Canyon Ranch.
		With the County permitting nearly complete, the sales office ready, the rest of the infrastructure to be completed this fall and a model home nearing completion, the Snake River Canyon Ranch project is moving forward.
		Located a few miles south of Jackson Hole, the Snake River Canyon Ranch offers exclusive mountain living, where families can create their own western lifestyle and enjoy unsurpassed amenities.
	www.heliskijackson.com /news/srcr_2000.htm (263 words)

	Blyde river Canyon Nature Reserve
		Blyde River Canyon is one of Mpumalanga's birding gems, but is yet surprisingly under-birded.
		The tall riparian forests of the Ohrigstad river Gorge are not yet accessible to the public, but that may change in the future.
		Above the canyon accommodation is available at Aventura Blydepoort resort (013-769 8005), at Belvedere Cottage (013-759 5432), and in the nearby town of Graskop.
	www.sabirding.co.za /birdspot/080101.asp (1176 words)

	Snake River: Devil's Canyon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		On Highway 263, during harvest season, be on the watch for tractor-trailer combinations running back and forth to the port on the Snake.
		The loop from Connell is definitely not a trip for the inexperienced, under-conditioned, or inadequately equipped cyclist.
		The uphill stretches are fairly reasonable, the longer ones being moderate in grade and the steeper ones relatively short in duration.
	www.bikeguy.com /b26sna2.htm (368 words)

	Snake River, HELL'S CANYON (3 or 5 days) \| river rafting \| whitewater rafting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		Hell's Canyon, a 7,000-foot abyss that stands as one of Nature's grandest achievements and an obvious boundary of where Idaho ends and Oregon begins.
		The Snake's warm, clear water is excellent for swimming, and after lunch on day three you can get a closer look from an inflatable kayak.
		Both trips launch at Hell's Canyon dam; the 3-day trip ends at Pittsburgh Landing and we fly back to Boise on a charter flight from Grangeville.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/1662.html (548 words)

	Wyoming Whitewater Rafting - Wind River Canyon, Thermopolis, Snake River - WyomingTourism.org
		Wyoming is also home to canyons with stretches of whitewater offering enough bounce and splash for even the most thrill-seeking, expert rafters.
		Two top spots are the Wind River Canyon, south of Thermopolis, and a portion of the Snake River in Jackson Hole.
		Rugged peaks, sky-scraping canyon walls and wildlife are all part of the stunning natural scenery.
	www.wyomingtourism.org /cms/d/rafting.php (217 words)

	Idaho's Hells Gate State Park
		Quiet and grassy campsites along the shores of the Snake River await campers to Hells Gate State Park, situated at the lowest elevation in the entire state of Idaho.
		The Lewis and Clark Discovery Center features indoor educational displays, a two acre outdoor interpretive plaza along the banks of the Snake River and a beautiful moving stream with sculptures by Artist Rip Caswell.
		The Snake River is perfect for personal watercraft, jet boats, power boats and water skiing.
	www.idahoparks.org /parks/hellsgate.html (703 words)

	Idaho's Box Canyon State Park
		A 350-acre canyon 20 miles northwest of Twin Falls is open thanks to a state/private partnership.
		The Nature Conservancy and Idaho Power Company were instrumental in helping the State of Idaho fund the purchase of the $5 million property from the Earl M. and LaVane M. Hardy Charitable Trust and the Hardy Foundation.
		The preserve is the site of the 11th largest spring in North America, which pours 180,000 gallons of water per minute into the Snake River.
	www.idahoparks.org /parks/Box_canyon.html (226 words)

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