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River Perceptions
Idaho’s Salmon River is a complex symbol of the New West, representing both untrammeled wilderness and bustling commerce. River outfitter Bill Bernt wants his clients to better understand the complexity of this rare, wild river.

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Salmon River

“In Step with Lewis and Clark” is a 12-part radio series developed by the Idaho Museum of Natural History, the state’s official museum of natural history, located in Pocatello, Idaho. The series will be broadcast on NPR affiliate stations throughout Idaho and eastern Washington between June and November 2006. “In Step” looks
back in time at the Corps of Discovery’s adventures and reflects on how their experiences two centuries ago continue to inform our lives today.

The series uses a variety of recognized verbal and non-verbal methods such as interviews, ambient sound, music, and silence, and includes readings from the Lewis and Clark journals, on-site recordings and conversations with knowledgeable and interesting people. Using these tools of the storyteller’s art, the series investigates the unique plants and animals, harsh climate, challenging landscape and helpful Native Americans that the Expedition encountered. Each segment tells its story through a unique thematic lens.

The series is co-produced by the Idaho Museum of Natural History and KISU 91.1 FM, National Public Radio affiliate on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello.

Segments by sequence and broadcast period:

1. Syringa’s Return (June 5 - 18, 2006)

2. “A Most Beatifull Bird” (June 19 - July 2, 2006)

3. Mosquitoes! (July 3 - 16, 2006)

4.The Value of Salmon (July 17 - 30, 2006)

5.Climate - From Cold to Hot (July 31 - August 13, 2006)

6.The Essential Horse (August 14 - 27, 2006)

7. Valuing Beaver (August 28 - September 10, 2006)

8. A Howling Wilderness (September 11 - 24, 2006)

9. A Language Lost and Found (September 25 - October 8, 2006)

10. Grizzly – Fear and Fascination (October 9 - 22, 2006)

11. River Perceptions (October 23 - November 5, 2006)

12. This Living Legacy (November 6 - 19, 2006)