Snake River rapids, near Lewiston — Patrick Gass: October 14, 1805

morning ; passed some rapids; and at 11 came to one very
bad, but we got over without injury. We saw some geese
and ducks this forenoon and killed some of the ducks.
About 1 o’clock a canoe hit a rock, and part of her sunk, and
a number- of the things floated out. With the assistance of
the other canoes all the men got safe to shore; but the bag-
gage was wet, and some articles were lost. We halted on an
island to dry the baggage, having come 14 miles.
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“| eres 15th. This day was fine, clear and pleasant;
and we continued here until the afternoon to dry our
baggage that had been wet yesterday. The natives have great
quantities of fish deposited on this island.* At 3 0’clock P.M.
we got all our effects on board and proceeded on. Passed
down a beautiful part of the river; and killed some geese and
ducks. This river in general is very handsome, except at the
rapids, where it is risking both life and property to pass; and
even these rapids, when the bare view or prospect is consid-
ered distinct from the advantages of navigation, may add to
its beauty, by interposing variety and scenes of romantick
grandeur where there is so much uniformity in the appearance
of the country. We went 18 miles this evening and halted at
an old Indian camp on the north side, where we had great
difficulty in procuring wood to cook with, as none at all grows
in this part of the country.