Fall is nearly upon us which means a favorite local tradition is nearly here. Visitors will travel from miles around to attend Kokanee Salmon Day at Sheep Creek. The annual free event is a favorite for locals with around 400 attendees each year. The viewing site is easy to get to, located about six miles south of Manila with signs posted from both directions on SR-44. Seeing the Kokanee Salmon in their bright red spawning colors is a sight to remember. The salmon are making their way up the river to spawn and during their journey they undergo a dramatic transformation as their color changes from sleek silver to fluorescent red, shares the Division of Wildlife Resources. The viewing event allows you to view the fish as they “embark on the most important (and final) mission of their lives.” Be sure to also bring a pair of binoculars or a spotting scope to look for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, wild turkeys, sandhill cranes, red-tailed hawks, song birds, squirrels, and other wildlife that are usually poking around. The event is being held
on Saturday, September 15th, from 9am to 2pm
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