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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM

Down River Days makes a splash

Down River Days makes a splash
There were more ways than one to enjoy the water at last week’s Down River Days in Ione. Kids and adults alike took advantage of the inflatable waterslide. MINER PHOTO|SOPHIA ALDOUS

And they’re off! MINER PHOTO|SOPHIA ALDOUS

It’s literally sink or shred at the Watercross races, where modified snow machines sometimes make it across the river and other times they sink right off the starting line. MINER PHOTO|SOPHIA ALDOUS

A contestant revs their machine back on to the beach at Ione City Park. MINER PHOTO|SOPHIA ALDOUS

Selkirk Trail Blazers and other community volunteers organize the annual event, which culminates with the Watercross races. MINER PHOTO|SOPHIA ALDOUS


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