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The Lemhi River is a 60-mile-long (97 km) [3] river in Idaho in the United States. It is a tributary of the Salmon River, which in turn is a tributary to the Snake River and Columbia River.
May 9, 2019 · As a native of central Idaho and water master for the Lemhi Basin for 20 years, Rick Sager has seen the Lemhi River through some of its best—and toughest—times. Once, the river ran wild for 81 miles through this lush valley, fed by creeks and streams and home to plentiful salmon and trout runs.
The famous Salmon River passes through Salmon; whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, and others interested in outdoor recreation bring additional tourism and economic activity to Salmon. The Lemhi River flows into the Salmon River near downtown Salmon.
Lemhi River Valley (near present-day Salmon, Idaho) Died: Dec. 20, 1812 (at age 24) Fort Lisa, present-day North Dakota (probable) Nationality: Shoshone (American Native)
Oct 5, 2020 · Just a few miles north of downtown Salmon, mountain bikers enjoy exceptional single-track riding trails – smooth terrain through rolling sage hills set against the stunning backdrops of the Continental Divide above and the Salmon River Valley below.
Habitation of the Lemhi and Salmon Rivers dates back 14,000 years ago. Early natives were spear hunters of big game. The Salmon River was the dividing point among the first cultural split which occurred after 5,000 BC.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed the Continental Divide near Lemhi Pass on August 12, 1805, accompanied by their interpreter, Sacajawea, a young Lemhi-Shoshone woman who was born near present day Salmon, Idaho. It was in central Idaho that the hopes of finding a river passage to the Pacific were dashed.
