Floating the Snake River in Idaho

Yesterday I floated the South Fork Snake River in Eastern Idaho, a river that meanders from Jackson Lake in Wyoming all the way across Idaho to join up with the Columbia River in Washington.


We rafted in order to view a corridor of conservation properties on what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has rated the most unique and biodiverse ecosystem in Idaho. The river features prime habitat for yellowstone cutthroat trout. This blue ribbon fishery receives over 300,000 visitors a year. I can see why - I loved floating this pristine river with mountain views.

I learned the Snake River obtained its name through miscommunication between British fur trappers and the Shoshone tribe. A hand sign made by the Shoshone representing fish was misinterpreted to represent a snake, giving the Snake River its name.