Root River

Root River may refer to:

In Canada:

  • Root River (Northwest Territories), a tributary of the Mackenzie River
  • Root River (Algoma District), a tributary of the St. Marys River (Michigan–Ontario)
  • Root River (Kenora District)

In the United States:

  • Root River (Minnesota)
  • Root River (Wisconsin)

Famous quotes containing the words root and/or river:

    “And a man of tan engages
    For the springtime of her pride,
    Eats the green by easy stages,
    Nibbles at the root beneath
    With intimidating teeth.”
    —Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917)

    “We approached the Indian Island through the narrow strait called “Cook.” He said, “I ‘xpect we take in some water there, river so high,—never see it so high at this season. Very rough water there, but short; swamp steamboat once. Don’t paddle till I tell you, then you paddle right along.” It was a very short rapid. When we were in the midst of it he shouted “paddle,” and we shot through without taking in a drop.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)