Tahuya River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tahuya River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Tahuya River in Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Counties | Kitsap, Mason |
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| Main source | Tahuya Lake 47°33′32″N 122°50′6″W / 47.55889°N 122.83500°W |
| River mouth | Hood Canal 47°22′13″N 123°3′5″W / 47.37028°N 123.05139°W |
The Tahuya River is a stream located in the U.S. state of Washington. It starts at Tahuya Lake on the western side of the Kitsap Peninsula. From there, it flows south until it reaches Hood Canal near a place called the Great Bend.
Journey of the Tahuya River
The Tahuya River begins its journey at Tahuya Lake. This lake is found west of Green Mountain and northwest of Gold Mountain. Two main streams, Tin Mine Creek and Gold Creek, feed water into Tahuya Lake.
How the River Flows
After leaving Tahuya Lake, the Tahuya River flows mostly south and a little bit to the west. Another stream, Panther Creek, which comes from Panther Lake, joins the Tahuya River along its path. Many smaller streams and wet, marshy areas also drain their water into the river, making it bigger.
Reaching Hood Canal
As the river gets closer to Hood Canal, it changes. It becomes what is called a braided river. This means the river splits into many smaller, winding channels that look like braids. This happens as it flows through a valley filled with wetlands. Finally, the river widens into a muddy bay. It then empties into Hood Canal near the town of Tahuya.
