A look at the history of Steamboat Rock
Author John M. Kemble discusses the history of this giant rock formation in his book “Steamboat Rock.”
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The trees on the shoreline of Devil’s Punch Bowl shrink looking down from near the top of Steamboat Rock inside the state park.
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Clouds cast looming shadows on the side of Steamboat Rock in the distance as a lone angler sits in his boat on the waters of the Devil’s Punch Bowl on Monday, May 4.
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Standing alone in the distance, Steamboat Rock towers above the water and scrublands beneath it inside the state park named for the geological formation.
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Soaring birds, and other wildlife, are a common sight for visitors looking out from the heights of Steamboat Rock.
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GRAND COULEE — About 15 miles south of Grand Coulee Dam stands a feature that has graced the landscape since the time of the Missoula Floods. Steamboat Rock is a landmark and recreational area in the north of Grant County. The surrounding area is full of history, captured in a new book, “Steamboat Rock,” by John M. Kemble, published by Arcadia Publishing.
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