Rafting the Yellowstone River is the best way to add excitement to any Yellowstone National Park vacation. The river’s whitewater sections are minutes away from Yellowstone’s North Entrance, so you can spend the morning watching wildlife in Lamar Valley and the...
Late spring and early fall are the best times to visit Yellowstone National Park for most first-timers. May through early June and September have mostly open roads, active wildlife, and a fraction of the summer crowds. Mid-June through August is the warmest and...
No, rafting is prohibited on all rivers inside Yellowstone National Park. But you can find guided whitewater trips on several rivers just outside the park near most entrances. The North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana, right next to the Yellowstone River, has the...
Yes. Class 5 rapids are among the biggest and most dangerous whitewater you can run. They have massive waves, steep drops, violent currents, and serious hazards that can be life-threatening, even for experienced boaters. Some US companies do run guided Class 5 trips,...
Ask locals the best time to fly fish on the Yellowstone River and they’ll say when the hatch is on. Different flies hatch at different times between April and October, making for fun fly fishing conditions. Catch native Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout in the Yellowstone...
The right shoes make a bigger difference than most people expect on a whitewater rafting trip. Wear water shoes or sport sandals with a secure heel strap. Chacos, Tevas, Keens, or any snug-fitting water shoe will work great. Don’t have any? We provide water shoes to...
