The Snake River is a major river in the interior Pacific Northwest region of the United States. About 1,080 miles (1,740 km) long, it is the largest tributary of the Columbia River, which is the largest North American river that empties into the Pacific Ocean.

2019年10月12日 · The Snake River is the 13th longest river in the country, while its watershed is the 10th largest in the US, covering about 108,000 square miles. Its watershed covers parts of six states in the country, which include Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Wyoming.

Snake River, largest tributary of the Columbia River and one of the most important streams in the Pacific Northwest section of the United States. It rises in the mountains of the Continental Divide near the southeastern corner of Yellowstone National Park in northwestern Wyoming and flows south through Jackson Lake along the eastern base of the ...

The Snake River originates in Wyoming and arcs across southern Idaho before turning north along the Idaho-Oregon border. The river then enters Washington and flows west to the Columbia River. It is the Columbia’s largest tributary, an important source of irrigation water for potatoes, sugar beets, and other crops.

2019年7月29日 · The Snake River is a major tributary of the Columbia River and has its headwaters just inside Yellowstone on the Two Ocean Plateau. Various stretches of this important river have had at least 15 different names.

The Snake River provides a unique blend of whitewater and boating opportunities. Hells Canyon is one of the best whitewater floating experiences in the Pacific Northwest, with a full range of float trip lengths and challenges.

2022年5月1日 · Deriving its name from its serpentine course, Snake River serves as the Columbia River's largest tributary. With a length of over 1,000 miles, the river drains Wyoming, Washington, and Idaho. Despite its serpentine shape, Snake River derives its name from the misinterpretation of a hand symbol used to mark the Shoshone tribe's territory.

2 天之前 · Snake River. Very warm weather has been a boon for consistent action both below and on the surface. Overnight lows are not swinging as heavily as a few weeks ago. Still, it is a good idea to start by at least late morning, as water temps are still cooling by a couple of degrees most days. Fish are still podding up in slower, deeper lies ...

2009年3月30日 · The Snake River Headwaters encompasses parts of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, the John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway, the National Elk Refuge, and the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The river lies at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Area, often referred to as one of the last intact functioning temperate ecosystems on earth.

2024年6月5日 · The Snake River winds though the valley floor carrying snowmelt from the mountains westward towards the Pacific Ocean. This river is an artery of the park that offers stunning veiws of the Tetons. Many species of wildlife use the river, from the browsing moose to the industrious beaver.