2019 First-Class Forever Stamp,Wild and Scenic Rivers: Snake River
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US #5381e
2019 Snake River – Wild and Scenic Rivers
- Pictures the Snake River that flows through the states of Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
- One of 12 stamps commemorating the Wild and Scenic Rivers System established under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Wild and Scenic Rivers
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 21, 2019
First Day City: Bend, Oregon
Quantity Issued: 60,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 12
Tagging: Phosphor, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which established a system of over 200 rivers in 40 states and Puerto Rico as of 2019.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph of an area of the Snake River which is protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at Tumalo State Park in Bend, Oregon. The Deschutes River runs through the park, one of the over 200 rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
History the stamp represents: The Snake River is one of the biggest rivers in the Pacific Northwest. It travels 1,078 miles through Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington before joining the Columbia River and emptying into the Pacific Ocean. Several hundred miles of the Snake River are protected by federal law as a Wild and Scenic River, part of a national park, or included in a wilderness area.
Around 12 million years ago, the volcanic hot spot beneath Yellowstone National Park was highly active. As tectonic plates moved over this area, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes led to the formation of the Snake River and surrounding area. As further geologic activity continued over the next several million years, the river really began to take shape. The famous Hells Canyon region was formed six million years after the Snake River’s headwaters in Yellowstone.
Extensive glacier activity and floods shaped the mountains and river valleys around the Snake River, giving the area a wide range of terrain types. This diversity led to the abundance of different plants and animals in the region today.
Thanks to the many protected areas of the Snake River, people can enjoy the beautiful scenery and recreation opportunities without disturbing the balance of nature.
US #5381e
2019 Snake River – Wild and Scenic Rivers
- Pictures the Snake River that flows through the states of Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
- One of 12 stamps commemorating the Wild and Scenic Rivers System established under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Wild and Scenic Rivers
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 21, 2019
First Day City: Bend, Oregon
Quantity Issued: 60,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 12
Tagging: Phosphor, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which established a system of over 200 rivers in 40 states and Puerto Rico as of 2019.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph of an area of the Snake River which is protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at Tumalo State Park in Bend, Oregon. The Deschutes River runs through the park, one of the over 200 rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
History the stamp represents: The Snake River is one of the biggest rivers in the Pacific Northwest. It travels 1,078 miles through Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington before joining the Columbia River and emptying into the Pacific Ocean. Several hundred miles of the Snake River are protected by federal law as a Wild and Scenic River, part of a national park, or included in a wilderness area.
Around 12 million years ago, the volcanic hot spot beneath Yellowstone National Park was highly active. As tectonic plates moved over this area, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes led to the formation of the Snake River and surrounding area. As further geologic activity continued over the next several million years, the river really began to take shape. The famous Hells Canyon region was formed six million years after the Snake River’s headwaters in Yellowstone.
Extensive glacier activity and floods shaped the mountains and river valleys around the Snake River, giving the area a wide range of terrain types. This diversity led to the abundance of different plants and animals in the region today.
Thanks to the many protected areas of the Snake River, people can enjoy the beautiful scenery and recreation opportunities without disturbing the balance of nature.