They cared for the valley because the river supported their livelihoods and offered them a sense of place.

The rivers offered a way to trade but also protection.

The river blocked our escape but, at the same time, offered a prospect of safety.

And it seemed to me that the river offered the lesser menace.

It was enough to tell me that this river offered no access to the higher country.

The river offers a large population of brook trout for fishing.

The nearby river offers trees and water biotopes in the vicinity.

The dam was built, however, and the river still offers good salmon fishing.

The river would offer some slight defense, and the mountains a place to hide if it came to that.

The river offers a variety of adventures as do the trails lacing the park.