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The Snake River Canyon class II and III rapids provide legendary recreation opportunities for rafting, kayaking and fishing. Commercial outfitters pioneered guided trips using surplus WWII military rafts. Today, private citizens and local businesses have combined efforts to form a voluntary organization, in lieu of mandatory user-fees, to fund user services and protect the watershed's ecosystem.