15 min
Buffalo Eddy Save Our Wild Salmon Snake River Outreach Series
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Come along for a guided audio hike along the Snake River featuring the voices of local stakeholders, tribal members, and Save Our Wild Salmon members! In this virtual format you can listen from home or take a hike to experience the Snake River. Our site descriptions and trip materials focus on Wawawai County Park, Lyons Ferry State Park, and the Upriver Nez Perce Pictographs. Learn about the history of the region, how a free-flowing Snake River is integral to the health of the northwest, the necessity for dam removal and how you can get involved!
Embarking on a trip to one of the locations on the Snake River is a worthwhile experience along what was once the largest producer of returning spring chinook salmon to the Columbia river basin. More than 2 million wild salmon and steelhead used to return to spawn in the Snake and its tributaries each year prior to dam implementation.
What to bring:
To get started on your journey to the Snake River we encourage you to have the following items for an enjoyable hike in the area.
Hiking backpack
Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
Sturdy hiking boots, tennis shoes or sandals with secure straps
Plenty of food
Plenty of water
Navigation tools such as a map and compass
First-aid kit
Sun protection
Camera and other optional items as you see fit!
Where to go:
There are many trails and boating areas accessible to experience the Snake River region. These audio guided hikes focus on three historical sites along the banks of the Snake. Including…
· Wawawai county park in Whitman County, Washington just 25 minutes from Pullman, WA and 40 minutes from Lewiston, ID
· Lyons Ferry State Park near the confluence of the Snake and Palouse rivers, seven miles northwest of Starbuck, Washington.
· The Buffalo Eddy Nez Perce National Historical Park 40 minutes south of Lewiston along the Washington, Idaho border.
Come along for a guided audio hike along the Snake River featuring the voices of local stakeholders, tribal members, and Save Our Wild Salmon members! In this virtual format you can listen from home or take a hike to experience the Snake River. Our site descriptions and trip materials focus on Wawawai County Park, Lyons Ferry State Park, and the Upriver Nez Perce Pictographs. Learn about the history of the region, how a free-flowing Snake River is integral to the health of the northwest, the necessity for dam removal and how you can get involved!
Embarking on a trip to one of the locations on the Snake River is a worthwhile experience along what was once the largest producer of returning spring chinook salmon to the Columbia river basin. More than 2 million wild salmon and steelhead used to return to spawn in the Snake and its tributaries each year prior to dam implementation.
What to bring:
To get started on your journey to the Snake River we encourage you to have the following items for an enjoyable hike in the area.
Hiking backpack
Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
Sturdy hiking boots, tennis shoes or sandals with secure straps
Plenty of food
Plenty of water
Navigation tools such as a map and compass
First-aid kit
Sun protection
Camera and other optional items as you see fit!
Where to go:
There are many trails and boating areas accessible to experience the Snake River region. These audio guided hikes focus on three historical sites along the banks of the Snake. Including…
· Wawawai county park in Whitman County, Washington just 25 minutes from Pullman, WA and 40 minutes from Lewiston, ID
· Lyons Ferry State Park near the confluence of the Snake and Palouse rivers, seven miles northwest of Starbuck, Washington.
· The Buffalo Eddy Nez Perce National Historical Park 40 minutes south of Lewiston along the Washington, Idaho border.
15 min