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Hells Canyon Awe Inspires on Wild River Quest
A reader recounts a visit to Hells Canyon from Lewiston, detailing its deep narrow gorge on the Snake River, historic steamboat ventures, and the debate in Congress over dams. The piece cites Cougar Bar, Wild Goose, Chief Joseph Crossing, and Devil's range as iconic spots. It notes dangers for modern jet boats, spring fishing, and ongoing legislation to designate the river as Wild and Scenic or wilderness to protect recreation and wildlife.
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Hells Canyon
Snake River
Seven Devils Range
Columbia River
North America
Lewiston
Congress
Hells Canyon Dam
Cougar Bar
Wild Goose
Joseph
Oregon
Idaho
Canada
Buffalo Eddy
Mountain Sheep Eddy
Suicide Point
China Gulch
United States
China
Old Fort Boise
Leviston
Annals of
Steam
Snake
Granite Creek
Middle Snake
Lewis River
Meriwether Lewis
Idahorim
He Devil Mountain
Asotin
Washington
Dean Harrison
Oregon State Police
Division of Conservation Enforcement
Idaho Outfitters and Guides License Board
Boise
U.S. Senate
House
Pittsburg Landing
Dough Creek
Asptria
Snake River Canyon
Brownlee Dam
Indian Creek
Black Lake
Rapid River