ΓÇ£It says right here in the Shively guidebook: ΓÇ£You must hire an Indian to pilot you at the crossings of the Snake river, it being dangerous if not perfectly understood.ΓÇ¥ But my husband insists on crossing without a guide!ΓÇ¥
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ΓÇ£Down there between those steep lava gorges, twisting and writhing, is the Snake River. So much water -- and so hard to get to! WeΓÇÖve got many miles of desert before Oregon, so be sure to fill your water kegs at the crossing!ΓÇ¥
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ΓÇ£See that wild river? ThatΓÇÖs the Snake. Many a craftΓÇÖs been swamped in her foaming rapids. Her waters travel all the way to Oregon! WeΓÇÖll be crossing her soon, and then again after Fort Boise. Take care at the crossing!ΓÇ¥
