The Snake River is one of the major rivers of the western United States and is the largest tributary of the Columbia River. It measures 1078 miles (1735 km) long from its headwaters at the Continental Divide in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to its mouth at the Tri-Cities of Washington state.
The Snake River Plain was created by a volcanic hotspot which now lies underneath the Snake River headwaters in Yellowstone. The Snake River drainage basin includes parts of six U.S. states: Wyoming Idaho Montana Oregon Washington and Nevada.
The mainstem of the Snake River begins in western Wyoming at the confluence of the Hoback Elk and Greys Rivers. The Snake River Plain was created by a volcanic hotspot which now lies underneath the Snake River headwaters in Yellowstone. TheSnake River has three main tributaries in its upper reaches: the Greys River the Hoback River and the Elk River.
The Snake River Plain was created by a volcanic hotspot which now lies underneath the Snake River headwaters in Yellowstone. The Snake River has three main tributaries in its upper reaches: the Greys River the Hoback River and the Elk River. From there it flows through Jackson Hole and the Wind River Valley before turning west and entering Idaho.
The Snake River enters Idaho from Wyoming at the western end of the Teton Range where it is joined by the Henrys Fork. It then flows through the Snake River Plain a flat and arid plateau between the mountains and into Hells Canyon a deep gorge carved by the river. It then turns north and west entering Oregon.
The Snake River in Oregon is joined by the Deschutes River before entering the Columbia River Gorge where it meets the Columbia River. The mainstem of the Snake River ends there but its tributaries continue on to the Tri-Cities of Washington state.
The Snake River is an important source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. It is also a popular recreation destination with rafting fishing and swimming among the most popular activities.
The Snake River Plain was created by a volcanic hotspot which now lies underneath the Snake River headwaters in Yellowstone. The Snake River has three main tributaries in its upper reaches: the Greys River the Hoback River and the Elk River. From there it flows through Jackson Hole and the Wind River Valley before turning west and entering Idaho.
The Snake River enters Idaho from Wyoming at the western end of the Teton Range where it is joined by the Henrys Fork. It then flows through the Snake River Plain a flat and arid plateau between the mountains and into Hells Canyon a deep gorge carved by the river. It then turns north and west entering Oregon.
The Snake River in Oregon is joined by the Deschutes River before entering the Columbia River Gorge where it meets the Columbia River. The mainstem of the Snake River ends there but its tributaries continue on to the Tri-Cities of Washington state.
The Snake River is an important source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. It is also a popular recreation destination with rafting fishing and swimming among the most popular activities.
Which state does the Snake River begin in?
Idaho
In what state does the Snake River flow through the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area?
Oregon
What is the deepest river gorge in North America?
Hells Canyon
Which state does the Snake River flow through before it reaches Washington?
Oregon
In what state does the Snake River end?
Washington
Along which mountain range does the Snake River flow?
Rocky Mountains
What is the largest tributary of the Snake River?
Owyhee River
What is the second largest tributary of the Snake River?
Clearwater River
What is the third largest tributary of the Snake River?
Grande Ronde River
What is the fourth largest tributary of the Snake River?
Palouse River
What is the fifth largest tributary of the Snake River?
Salmon River
What is the sixth largest tributary of the Snake River?
Weiser River
What is the seventh largest tributary of the Snake River?
Burnt River
What is the eighth largest tributary of the Snake River?
Imnaha River
What is the ninth largest tributary of the Snake River?
Powder River
