[2] Rock slides occur frequently along the northern side of the BNSF Railway tracks that run through the canyon.

The plateau tribes—Kalispel, Pend d'Oreilles (Upper Kalispel), Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Kootenai—as well as the nearby Flathead tribe would pass through this area for their buffalo hunts.

The U.S. Highway 2 pull-off area within the canyon has some interesting water features, particularly when frozen.

There is a spring on the south side of the canyon that is used as a water source by many local residents.

[3] Frequent rock slides occur along the northern side of the BNSF Railway tracks that traverse through the canyon.