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The Columbia River (Upper Chinook: Wimahl or Wimal; Sahaptin: Nch’i-Wàna or Nchi wana; Sinixt dialect swah'netk'qhu) is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The river forms in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It flows northwest and then south into the U.S. … See more
The Columbia begins its 1,243-mile (2,000 km) journey in the southern Rocky Mountain Trench in British Columbia (BC). Columbia Lake – 2,690 feet (820 meters) above See more
Some historians believe that Japanese or Chinese vessels blown off course reached the Northwest Coast long before Europeans—possibly … See more
In 1902, the United States Bureau of Reclamation was established to aid in the economic development of arid western states. One of its major undertakings was building Grand … See more
When the rifting of Pangaea, due to the process of plate tectonics, pushed North America away from Europe and Africa and into the See more
Humans have inhabited the Columbia's watershed for more than 15,000 years, with a transition to a sedentary lifestyle based mainly on … See more
American captain Robert Gray and British captain George Vancouver, who explored the river in 1792, proved that it was possible to cross the Columbia Bar. Many of the challenges … See more
Fish migration
The Columbia supports several species of anadromous fish that migrate between the Pacific Ocean and freshwater tributaries of the river. See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Columbia River | Location, Length, History, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · Columbia River, largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America. The Columbia is one of the world’s greatest sources of hydroelectric power and, with its tributaries, represents a third of the …
Columbia River - WorldAtlas
WEBAug 13, 2021 · Learn about the Columbia River, the seventh-longest river in the US and the largest in the Pacific Northwest. Discover its source, tributaries, climate, fish species, …
Columbia River - American Rivers
WEBThe Columbia River Basin covers 258,000 square miles and includes parts of seven states and one Canadian province. In its 1,200 mile course to the ocean, the river flows through four mountain ranges and drains more …
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WEBJan 18, 2024 · Explore the stunning scenery, waterfalls, trails and activities of the Columbia River Gorge, a National Scenic Area. Find trip ideas, weather, tasty detours and more in …
Columbia River - The Oregon Encyclopedia
WEBLearn about the Columbia River, the most important and intensively used part of Oregon's natural landscape. Explore its origin, flow, tributaries, gorge, fish, and human interactions from ancient times to the present.
Columbia River Gorge - Wikipedia
WEBThe Columbia River Gorge is a canyon of the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Up to 4,000 feet (1,200 m) deep, the canyon stretches for over eighty miles (130 km) as the river winds …
Columbia River - Wikiwand
WEBIt flows northwest and then south into the U.S. state of Washington, then turns west to form most of the border between Washington and the state of Oregon before emptying into …
Columbia River summary | Britannica
WEBColumbia River, with Mount Rainier in the background, Washington. Columbia River, River, southwestern Canada and northwestern U.S. Rising in the Canadian Rockies, it flows through Washington state, …
Columbia River | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBApr 22, 2013 · Learn about the Columbia River, one of the largest rivers in North America, that flows from British Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Discover its course, flora and fauna, environmental concerns, and history.
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