Hells Canyon is a ten-mile wide canyon located along the Oregon-Idaho border cut by the Snake River.
At 7,993 feet it is North America's deepest river gorge and the most important feature of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
Artifacts from prehistoric inhabitants as well as the ruins of early 19th century miners and settlers are visible.
Three hydroelectric dams on the Snake river in Hells Canyon generate approximately 1150 megawatts of electricity.
These dams are the lowest on the Snake river lacking fish ladders of any kind which block native salmon and other fish from migrating upstream.
Hells Canyon includes an adjacent National Recreation Area and Wilderness.
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Wilderness Vegetation
Sagebrush and bunchgrass grow in lower parts of the canyon with
deciduous bushes and trees along the numerous streams that run into Hells Canyon. Englemann spruce and sub-alpine fir grow
at the highest levels of the Wilderness, with western larch, Douglas fir, and Ponderosa pine found between the two extremes.
Prickly pear cactus and poison ivy are fairly common as well.
Wilderness Wildlife
Black bear, cougar, elk, deer, mountain goat, chukar, and bighorn sheep are common. There have been reports, though unverified,
of grizzly bear in the Wilderness. Reintroduced wolves in Idaho have at least passed through the area, and Peregrine falcon, bald
and golden eagles can also be seen.
Wild and Scenic Rivers
Rafting the Wild and Scenic Snake River.
Three National Wild and Scenic Rivers run through the Wilderness - the Snake, Imnaha, and Rapid Rivers.
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
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The extensive 900-mile trail system mostly follows old Forest Service access routes to fires, and stock trails used by ranchers to move livestock
to remote salting areas and watering holes. Many routes follow ridges and traverse moderate slopes and benchlands, while others climb steep slopes.
Routes are accessible for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and other uses.
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2nd Weekend in September
Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise Oregon.
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Since 1981 residents have celebrated the well-known independence of Mule Days’ long-eared star, the entertaining, action-packed event has met its initial goal -
both mule skinners and spectators a like can be part of this family oriented mule show, with events and games for all ages.
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