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  • A Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) with a trolling flasher caught in its mouth sits with other Steller sea lions at the Gran Point haulout located on the Lynn Canal near Haines in southeast Alaska. Entanglement in fishing equipment and other marine debris can harm and even cause death in Steller sea lions.<br />
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In a research project by Sea Gypsy Research and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin 58 (2009), researchers noted “when a flasher is near the mouth the hook is probably embedded in the animal’s stomach. Stomach penetration likely leads to peritonitis and death.” Additionally, infection of the jaw can lead to tooth loss or the inability to feed.<br />
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The project found that of ingested fishing gear (longline gear, hook and line, spinners/spoons and bait hooks) salmon fishery flashers accounted for 80% of ingested fishing gear. Researchers estimated that flashers are used by commercial trollers on only 20% of their hooks.<br />
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Trolling flashers like the one shown are used by both commercial and sports fisherman with commercial fisherman. In Alaska, trolling flashers use is legal only in Southeast Alaska. <br />
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There are two distinct populations of Steller sea lions in Alaska. The majority of Stellar sea lions that frequent the Lynn Canal are part of the eastern population of Steller sea lions which are not listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act; unlike the western population of Steller sea lions which are listed as endangered. That said however, there have been confirmed sightings of the western population Steller sea lions at Gran Point.
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  • Examples of photographs available for licensing by John L. Dengler. Dengler Images, LLC specializes in outdoor images on outdoor topics including wildlife, nature, landscape, outdoor sports and recreation, travel, and our environment. Our  outdoor stock photo archive collection of images includes landscape and wildlife photos from Denali National Park in Alaska, bald eagles on the Chilkat River in Alaska, and other National Parks as diverse as Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the National Tallgrass Prairie in Kansas. We also have done extensive whitewater kayaking and rafting photography on the Upper Gauley River in West Virginia.
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  • Only the kayak paddle can be seen as the kayker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • The Chilkoot River corridor between Chilkoot Lake (upper left) and Lutak Inlet of the Lynn Canal (bottom right) is a popular sport fishing spot and a culturally important Tlingit historic site. The river area is also popular with grizzly bears who also come for the salmon who spawn in the Chilkoot River. While this concentration of bears makes for exciting bear viewing for visitors, the narrow corridor in which humans and bears must pass can lead to dangerous encounters. The Alaska Legislature has approved $1 million for a bear-viewing platform aimed at reducing encounters between bears and visitors to the scenic corridor. This area is part of the popular Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site. In the upper reaches of the Chilkoot River Valley (not pictured) there have been proposals to dam the outlet of Connelly Lake, a high alpine lake above the Chilkoot River, for a hydroelectric project. Environmental concerns include the impact construction and project operation would have on fish spawning and rearing habitat (water turbidity issues), and bald eagles. Alaska Power and Telephone announced in June 2013 that it was putting the project on hold citing difficulty securing funding from the Alaska Energy Authority and the lack of community support. Despite these setbacks AP&T says that it not abandoning pursuing the project. In early September 2013, the Haines Borough announced that it was exploring possibly filing for a preliminary permit now that the project was no longer being pursued by AP&T.
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  • Garrett Bentley of St. Louis, Mo. races in the K1 Men's Novice/Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Bentley placed third in the class and second in the downriver K1 Men's Plastic (under 30 class). The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.Novices who chose to race were re-classified as "novice experts" to recognize their achievements.
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  • Garrett Bentley of St. Louis, Missouri races in the K1 Men's Novice/Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Bentley placed third in the class and second in the downriver K1 Men's Plastic (under 30 class). The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.Novices who chose to race were re-classified as "novice experts" to recognize their achievements.
    Garrett Bentley 1.jpg
  • Frank Wentz of Kirkwood, Mo. races in the K1 Men's 60 and up class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Wentz placed second in the class and seventh in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (30 and up) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
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  • Bill Miles of Cuba, Mo. races in the K1 Men's Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Miles placed third in the class, first in the C1 Men's Plastic class, first in the downriver C-1 class and second in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (30 and up) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States.  Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
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  • Bill Miles of Cuba, Mo. races in the K1 Men's Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Miles placed third in the class and first in the C1 Men's Plastic class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States.  Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
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  • Vince Swoboda of St. Louis, Mo. races in the K1 Men's Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Swoboda placed ninth in the class, and first in the downriver K-1 Wildwater class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
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  • Chris Pelzer of Tipton, Ia. races in the K1 Men's Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Pelzer placed fifth in the class and also placed first in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (under 30) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Chris Pelzer 3.jpg
  • An unidentified race official paddles a raft to his position on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
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  • Jason Bales of Farmington, Mo. practices on the slalom course prior to the start of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Bales later placed second in the  K1 Men's Expert class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
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  • B. J. Browning of St. Charles, Mo. races in the K1 Men's Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Browning placed eighth in the class and second in the downriver K1 Men's Plastic (30-49) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    B. J. Browning 2.jpg
  • B. J. Browning of St. Charles, Mo. races in the K1 Men's Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Browning placed eighth in the class and second in the downriver K1 Men's Plastic (30-49) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    B. J. Browning 1.jpg
  • Chad Sierman of Cape Girardeau, Mo. races in the K1 Men's Novice/Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Sierman placed second in the class, first in the downriver K1 Men's Plastic (30-49) class and sixth in the K1 Men's Long Plastic 30 and up class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course. Novices who chose to race were re-classified as "novice experts" to recognize their achievements.
    Chad Sierman 1.jpg
  • Pete Larson of Ballwin, Mo. races in the K1 Men's Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Larson placed first in the class and fifth in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (30 and up) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Pete Larson 2.jpg
  • Chris Pelzer of Tipton, Ia. races in the K1 Men's Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Pelzer placed fifth in the class and also placed first in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (under 30) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Chris Pelzer 2.jpg
  • Chris Pelzer of Tipton, Ia. races in the K1 Men's Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Pelzer placed fifth in the class and also placed first in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (under 30) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Chris Pelzer 1.jpg
  • Kevin Olsen of Affton, Mo. races on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Olsen placed second in the C1 Men's Plastic class, sixth in the K1 Men's Expert class, and third in the K1 Men's long plastic (30 and up) classes. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
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  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker.jpg
  • Rory King of Washington, Mo. practices on the slalom course prior to the start of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. King later placed first in the K1 Men's Novice/Expert class, second in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (under 30) class and first in the downriver K1 Men's Plastic (under 30) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Rory King 3.jpg
  • Rory King of Washington, Mo. practices on the slalom course prior to the start of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. King later placed first in the K1 Men's Novice/Expert class, second in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (under 30) class and first in the downriver K1 Men's Plastic (under 30) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Rory King 2.jpg
  • Rory King of Washington, Mo. practices on the slalom course prior to the start of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. King later placed first in the K1 Men's Novice/Expert class, second in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (under 30) class and first in the downriver K1 Men's Plastic (under 30) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Rory King 1.jpg
  • B. J. Browning of St. Charles, Mo. races in the K1 Men's Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Browning placed eighth in the class and second in the downriver K1 Men's Plastic (30-49) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    B. J. Browning 3.jpg
  • Frank Wentz of Kirkwood, Mo. races in the K1 Men's 60 and up class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Wentz placed second in the class and seventh in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (30 and up) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Frank Wentz 2.jpg
  • Hunter Smoak of Ames, Iowa races in the K1 men's Novice/Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Smoak placed fifth in the class and first in the downriver K1 Men's Novice class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course. Novices who chose to race were re-classified as "novice experts" to recognize their achievements.
    Hunter Smoak.jpg
  • Chad Sierman of Cape Girardeau, Mo. races in the K1 Men's Novice/Expert class on the slalom course of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Sierman placed second in the class, first in the downriver K1 Men's Plastic (30-49) class and sixth in the K1 Men's Long Plastic 30 and up class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course. Novices who chose to race were re-classified as "novice experts" to recognize their achievements.
    Chad Sierman 2.jpg
  • Joe Sartori of Chesterfield, Mo. practices on the slalom course prior to the start of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Sartori later placed fourth in the K1 Men's Expert class and first in the K1 Men's Short Plastic (30 and up) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Joe Sartori 1.jpg
  • Jason Bales of Farmington, Mo. practices on the slalom course prior to the start of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Bales later placed second in the  K1 Men's Expert class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Jason Bales 1.jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters power their raft through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-23.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-8.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-2.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-5.jpg
  • Joe Sartori of Chesterfield, Missouri races in the K1 men's master plastic class during the slalom course of the 42nd Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Sartori placed first place in the class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional slalom race in the United States.
    Joe Sartori.jpg
  • An unidentified spectator  photographs B. J. Browning of St. Charles, Missouri as Browning races in the K1 men's senior plastic class during the slalom course of the 42nd Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Browning placed third place in the class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional slalom race in the United States.
    B. J. Browning in rapids.jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters rescue an unidentified rafter who fell out of a raft in the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters resc...jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters power their raft through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters-2.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater paddler powers their way through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater paddler.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at "Sweet's Falls" on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-11.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-7.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-4.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-3.jpg
  • Michael Dee of St. Louis, Missouri races in the K1 men's expert class during the slalom course of the 42nd Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Dee placed placed eighth place in the class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional slalom race in the United States.
    Michael Dee-2.jpg
  • Pete Larson of Ballwin, Mo. practices on the slalom course prior to the start of the 45th Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Larson later placed first in the K1 Men's Expert class and fifth in the K1 Men's Long Plastic (30 and up) class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional whitewater slalom race in the United States. Heavy rain in the days prior to the competition sent water levels on the St. Francis River to some of the highest heights that the race has ever been run. Only expert classes were run on the flood level race course.
    Pete Larson 1.jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters power their raft through the rapids at Sweets Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters-10.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater paddler powers their way through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater paddler-2.jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater kayakers collide in the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayakers col...jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker overturns their kayak going through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker over...jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker celebrates after going through the rapids at Sweet's Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker cele...jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-8.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-2.jpg
  • Kayakers watch unidentified whitewater kayakers and rafters navigate through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-6.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-12.jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters power their "Creature Craft" raft through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Creature Craft, Gauley River whitewa...jpg
  • Piper Wall of Ames, Iowa races in the K1 women's master plastic class during the slalom course of the 42nd Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Wall placed second place in the class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional slalom race in the United States.
    Piper Wall.jpg
  • Unidentified rafters run the Fayette Station Rapids on the New River near the New River Gorge Bridge in the New River Gorge National  Park and Reserve, West Virginia.
    New River whitewater rafters.jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters power their raft through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters.jpg
  • River guides and their clients prepare to run the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters prep...jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters go overboard as they go through the rapids at Sweets Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters over...jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters go overboard as they go through the rapids at Sweets Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters over...jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters collide in the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters coll...jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters power their raft through the rapids at Sweet's Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters-6.jpg
  • A raft overturns as it goes through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • Kayakers watch others power their way through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker rests on the bank of the Gauley River near Summersville Dam during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-9.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Sweet's Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-4.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at "Sweet's Falls" on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at "Sweet's Falls" on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-10.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Sweet's Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-29.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Sweet's Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-28.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at "Sweet's Falls" on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-9.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Sweet's Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-22.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at "Sweet's Falls" on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-21.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-22.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-21.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-18.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker-15.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker uses hand paddles to kayak through the rapids at Sweet's Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker is run over by rafters as they go through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • Piper Wall of Ames, Iowa races in the K1 women's master plastic class during the slalom course of the 42nd Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Wall placed second place in the class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional slalom race in the United States.
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  • Paul Knobeloch of Fairview Heights, Illinois races in the K1 men's super master plastic class during the slalom course of the 42nd Annual Missouri Whitewater Championships. Knobeloch placed eigth place in the class. The Missouri Whitewater Championships, held on the St. Francis River at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, is the oldest regional slalom race in the United States.
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  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker jumps into the Gauley River rapids at Pillow Rock during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend as unidentified rafters pass by. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker powers their kayak through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater kayaker.jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters a person thrown overboard as they went through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • River guides and their clients prepare to run the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • Rafters prepare to run the Gauley River near Summersville Dam during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters prep...jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters hang on to their raft as they go through the rapids at Sweets Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • Unidentified whitewater rafters hang on to their raft as they go through the rapids at Sweets Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters hang...jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters hang on to their raft as they go through the rapids at Sweets Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters hang...jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters power their raft through the rapids at Sweets Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • Unidentified whitewater rafters power their raft through the rapids at Sweets Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • Whitewater kayakers and rafters on the Gauley River near Summersville Dam during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters-5.jpg
  • Unidentified whitewater rafters power their raft through the rapids at Sweets Falls on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
    Gauley River whitewater rafters-9.jpg
  • An unidentified whitewater paddler powers their canoe through the rapids at "Sweet's Falls" on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • Unidentified whitewater kayakers nearly collide as power their kayaks through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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  • An unidentified whitewater kayaker raises their paddle in jubilation after kayaking through the rapids at Pillow Rock on the Gauley River during American Whitewater's Gauley Fest weekend. The upper Gauley, located in the Gauley River National Recreation Area is considered one of premier whitewater rivers in the country.
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