Little Willamette River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Willamette River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Little Willamette River in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Linn |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Wetlands west of Albany Gravel pit near the Willamette River 199 ft (61 m) 44°36′58″N 123°10′37″W / 44.61611°N 123.17694°W |
| River mouth | Willamette River Bowers Rock State Park 177 ft (54 m) 44°38′12″N 123°09′04″W / 44.63667°N 123.15111°W |
| Length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
The Little Willamette River is a small river in Oregon, a state in the United States. It's called a "tributary" because it flows into a bigger river, the Willamette River. This river is located in Linn County.
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Discover the Little Willamette River
The Little Willamette River starts in a gravel pit. This pit is near the main part of the larger Willamette River, west of a city called Albany.
How Long and Where It Flows
The river flows for about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers). It generally moves towards the northeast. It runs almost side-by-side with the bigger Willamette River. Finally, it joins the Willamette River about 121.5 miles (195.5 kilometers) from where the Willamette River meets the Columbia River.
Meet Coon Creek
The Little Willamette River has only one named "tributary" of its own. This smaller stream is called Coon Creek. It flows into the Little Willamette from its left side.
Explore Bowers Rock State Park
As the Little Willamette River gets closer to the Willamette River, it flows through a special place. This place is called Bowers Rock State Park.
What Makes the Park Special
Bowers Rock State Park is a large area, about 568 acres (230 hectares). It's a "riparian forest," which means it's a forest that grows along the banks of a river. The park is mostly untouched, with simple trails. It doesn't have many facilities like restrooms or picnic tables. This park is also part of the Willamette Greenway. The Greenway is a plan to protect and connect natural areas along the Willamette River.
