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WEEK 6: Places to Drop a Line Explore Your Lands
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Caption: The Bureau of Land Management's #mypubliclandsroadtrip 2016 explores the diverse landscapes and resources on your public lands, from great camping sites to cool rock formations to ghost towns.
Roadtrip Week 6, Places to Drop a Line: #mypubliclandsroadtrip #mypubliclandsroadtrip visits some of the best rivers, lakes and streams on public lands for fishing and boating.
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Caption: Quartzville Wild and Scenic River
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Caption: Just a couple hours south of Portland, Oregon, the Quartzville Corridor is open for trout fishing!
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Caption: Enjoy a leisurely drive along the backcountry byway that parallels the Quartzville Wild and Scenic River & find your favorite spot to catch an Oregon trout.
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Caption: After a full day of fishing in the see-through emerald waters, stay overnight or picnic at Yellowbottom Recreation Site, which offers a popular swimming hole and a one-mile trail into the forest.
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Caption: Blackfoot River
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Caption: Photo by Alyse Backus
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Caption: Twelve miles of the lower Blackfoot River flow through public lands only 20 minutes east of Missoula, Montana. (Photo by Alyse Backus)
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Caption: During the heat of the summer, it is an excellent place to cool off alongside a large portion of the Missoula population. But the crowds disappear during the other ten months of the year, and it becomes a great place for fishing, whitewater boating, and wildlife viewing.
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Caption: The Blackfoot River is one of Montana’s most iconic waterways. Made famous by Norman Maclean’s “A River Runs Through It,” the river winds its way through the mountains and Potomac Valley outside of Missoula. (Photo by Alyse Backus)
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Caption: The Blackfoot River’s waters are cold and fast with many deep spots, which makes it an ideal habitat for several trout species.
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Caption: Day use areas and campgrounds are spread out along a dirt road that follows the river and winds it’s way up the canyon.(Photo by Alyse Backus)
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Caption: The river is a destination for many floaters who are looking to cool off in the summer months. (Photo by Alyse Backus)
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Caption: Jupiter Inlet Outstanding Natural Area
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Caption: This past year, the Jupiter Inlet Outstanding Natural Area in Florida hosted its first annual Veterans fishing event.
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Caption: This event provided the Wounded Warriors an opportunity to fish, relax, and enjoy camaraderie.
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Caption: Tangle Lakes
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Caption: Photo by Jeremy Matlock
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Caption: Located at mile 21.5 on the Denali Highway, the Tangle Lakes in Alaska are the perfect place to take a break from a busy summer and drop a line!
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Caption: Photo by Karen Laubenstein
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Caption: The fishing and wildlife, combined with prolific wildflowers and breathtaking views of the Alaska Range only add to the unique and enchanting area that is the Tangle Lakes. (Photo by Carol Teitzel)
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Caption: The BLM Tangle Lakes Campground and the BLM Delta Wayside provide easy access points and boat launches to the lakes and the Delta River. (Photo by Karen Laubenstein)
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Caption: South Fork of the Snake River
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Caption: The majestic South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho flows for 66 miles through high mountain valleys, rugged canyons, and broad flood plains.
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Caption: It is a birdwatching paradise that is home to 126 bird species, including 21 raptors (birds of prey) and is designated as a National Important Bird Area.
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Caption: The South Fork is known throughout the country as a premier blue ribbon trout fishery.
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Caption: Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
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Caption: The Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in New Mexico is comprised of rugged, wide open plains at an average elevation of 7,000 feet, dotted by volcanic cones, and cut by steep canyons with rivers tucked away in their depths.
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Caption: The unique setting of the Monument provides a wealth of recreational opportunities, from Whitewater rafting and fishing to mountain biking and camping.
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Caption: Shoshone River
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Caption: Photo by Paul Rau
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Caption: The North Fork of the Shoshone in Wyoming is considered one of the top freestone rivers in the Rocky Mountains. (Photo by Paul Rau)
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Caption: Native Yellowstone cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, & brown trout can all be caught from access sites near Cody, WY. (Photo by Paul Rau)
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Caption: Wild and Scenic Trinity River
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Caption: Whether you are bank fishing or floating in a drift boat, world famous fly fishing is what you will get on the Wild and Scenic Trinity River in California.
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Caption: Gunnison River
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Caption: Make a trip down the Gunnison River in Colorado, which flows through the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, for some world-class trout fishing in gold-medal waters!
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Caption: At the heart of the NCA is the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Area, a backcountry area with remote beauty and some of the most pristine waters of the river.
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Caption: Santa Cruz Recreation Area
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Caption: End your evenings under the stars at Santa Cruz Recreation Area in New Mexico, where you can find recreational opportunities for anglers, boaters and hikers! (Photo by Sherman Hogue)
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Caption: Read more about "Places to Drop a Line" and other roadtrip stops: mypubliclands.tumblr.com/roadtrip2016.
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Photos courtesy of BLM and Bob Wick unless noted otherwise.