| Imnaha River including its South Fork, follows a fault line to its confluence with the Snake River. A diverse landscape creates a high quality natural scenery. Manmade developments have a primitive, historic, or rustic western setting. The private lands are in a pastoral setting of historic and/or western culture. This lifestyle is dominated by a ranching/farming tradition that has evolved over time. This lifestyle, as it is related to the river, is an extension of how the river corridor has been used for years, including use by the Nez Perce Tribe. Much of the river is on private property, including the bed and banks. In most cases, the recreational opportunities on private land are limited to sightseeing and photography from the County Road. Wildlife along the Imnaha includes bighorn sheep, mule deer, elk, and black bear. A variety of plant species and diverse ecosystems can be found in the Imnaha River corridor, which starts at 8,000 feet and descends to 950 feet. Most ecosystems found in the forest can be identified along this river corridor. |
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