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The remote Red River, a truly wild and scenic river in Idaho is an upper tributary of the Clearwater, a famous and remote trout stream. Both are famous gold mining areas near Elk City, Idaho. Pine Beetle damage is evident in this view downstream from Red River Campground.
Douglas H. Orton
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