The lost canyon revealed: exploring the freed Klamath River

For the first time in over a century, whitewater rafters are gliding through a newly reopened stretch of the Klamath River, following the removal of four hydroelectric dams — the largest dam removal project in the world. The effort restored more than 400 miles of river habitat and 2,200 acres of land, revealing long-hidden canyons, forests, and rock formations. As the river returns to its natural flow, the region is seeing rapid ecological recovery and new opportunities for recreation and cultural renewal.