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 The Deschutes River features ruggedly beautiful scenery, outstanding whitewater
boating, and renowned sport fishing. The Lower Deschutes River, where Whitewater
Photos is located, offers the greatest opportunities for whitewater rafting.
The National Park Service website describes the Deschutes as "...one of
Oregon's premier rivers."
The
Deschutes River has been designated a "Wild
and Scenic River" by the United States Congress
due to the river's environment, which possesses "outstandingly remarkable
scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other
similar values ... shall be preserved in free-flowing condition, and that they
and their immediate environments shall be protected for the benefit and enjoyment
of present and future generations."
In the early 1800s, the Deschutes River was known by French fur traders as
the "Riviere des Chutes" or "Riviere aux
Chutes" - the "river
of falls."
The Deschutes River is now known throughout the United States
as a river for whitewater rafting and beautiful scenery.
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