The Wanapum Indian tribe formerly lived along the Columbia River from above Priest Rapids down to the mouth of the Snake River in what is now Washington. This was (and still is) an excellent salmon-fishing area. They still live near the present day site of Wanapum Dam. Columbia River Gorge, Washington or North side The Columbia River (French: fleuve Columbia) is a river situated in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ... This article is about the Snake River in the northwestern United States. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 18th 184,824 km² 385 km 580 km 6. ... The Chinook or King Salmon is the largest salmon in North America and can grow up to 58 long and 125 pounds. ... Wanapum Dam is a hydroelectric project located on the Columbia River downstream from Vantage, Washington where Interstate 90 crosses the Columbia. ...

Crowds of Wanapum greeted the Lewis and Clark Expedition. They treated the expedition members well, sharing food and entertaining them. Captain Clark’s journals provide descriptions of their dwellings, clothing, and physical characteristics. Lewis and Clark The Lewis and Clark expedition (1804–1806) was the first United States overland expedition to the Pacific coast and back, led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark, of the US Army. ...