About the Columbia River
By Paislee, Alisah, and Genie
How Far Does the Columbia River Stretch?
1,243 mi or 2,000 km
The Columbia River rises in the Columbia Lake in British Columbia and then flows to Canada.
Who discovered The Columbia River?
Robert Gray had been going through his second voyage,
He discovered the Columbia River on May 11, 1792.
How Many Types of Fish Live in the Columbia River?
In Columbia Basin there are 61 types of fish that live in the river.
Fascinating Facts about the Columbia River
1.The Columbia River is the fourth biggest river
2. Since ancient time the river has been used for transportation
3. People lived in the Columbia River for almost 15,000 years