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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation AreaWooden buildings of Fort Colvile.
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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
History & Culture

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Lake Roosevelt contains a large section of the upper Columbia River and a record of continuous human occupation dating back more than 9,000 years.

 

 
Three black and white photos. Living History volunteer as a Fort soldier. Settlers, man, woman and two children on their porch. Baby Indian on his mother's back in ornate carrier.
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Soldier, Settlers and Indians
These folks thought their campsite was far enough away from the water, but woke to find toys and coolers floating away.  

Did You Know?
Lake Roosevelt is the primary flood control reservoir on the Columbia River. The lake level can rise up to 4 feet per day in spring and drop 1 foot per day in summer. When shoreline camping, find out what the lake level is and don't put a tent close to the water unless you want a chilly surprise.

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Last Updated: October 20, 2006 at 19:54 EST