Interstate 84

Trip Day Nine: May 12, 2006


Columbia River Gorge


Bonneville Dam


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Bonneville Dan

In the foreground there is a replica a canoe used by the Native Americans of this area.

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A closer look at the dam.



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An Historic Impeller

Of course, power generation is the purpose of this dam.
Here's a picture of an old impeller from an electric generator.

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Power Distribution Lines



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