The American River is a 30-mile-long (50 km) river in California that runs from the Sierra Nevada mountain range to its confluence with the Sacramento River in downtown Sacramento. Via the Sacramento River, … See more

The American River watershed crosses multiple climate zones due to the large range in elevations. The climate of the lower American River … See more

Historically, the American River, like many other rivers in California, were modified by the dams of beavers, until European trappers removed many of the beavers from their native … See more

The American River is utilized for a variety of recreational uses. Locals and travelers alike use the river's scenic landscape for bird watching, hiking, biking, fishing, river rafting, kayaking, and … See more

The Maidu, Miwok, Nisenan, and Wintun peoples have inhabited the American River area near present-day Sacramento for at least 5,000 years before Spaniards and colonial See more

The American River is fed by its North, Middle, and South forks, which are located in El Dorado County, Placer County, and Sacramento County. … See more

The American River Parkway is a 23-mile (37 km) stretch along the American River and includes about 5,000 acres (20 km ) of embankment between the Nimbus Fish Hatchery and … See more