The Snake is a major river in the greater Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is the largest and longest tributary of the Columbia River, which is the largest North American river that empties into the Pacific Ocean. Rising in western Wyoming, the river flows westwards through the Snake River Plain, and turns north to empty into the Columbia at the Tri-Cities area of the state of Washington.
By length the Snake River is the thirteenth largest river in the United States. Its watershed is the tenth largest among North American rivers, and covers 108,000 square miles (280,000 km2) in portions of six U.S. states: Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, and Washington, with the largest portion in Idaho.
The Snake River watershed includes parts of Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, and many other national and state parks.
Cruise Season – May – October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Population – 3,825 627approx (Oregon)
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus six hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1
Travel Links - The three largest commercial passenger airports in Oregon are: Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) in Eugene ,Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) in Medford .
Portland International is served non-stop by most major airlines and by several international carriers; it is the only international port of entry for Oregon. Mahlon Sweet Field and Rogue Valley Airport are served non-stop by feeder lines to Portland and other regional hubs such as San Francisco, Seattle, and Salt Lake City.
Amtrak offers several ways to enter and travel throughout Oregon by train: The Empire Builder, The Coast Starlight and Amtrak Cascades.