Around Yellowstone - Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks - page 304

( 406-848-7314; www.parksflyshop.com ; 202 S 2nd St) Old-school owner Richard
Parks sells flies (specifically designed for park waters), rents gear and offers float trips,
and is the author of the much-respected Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park (Falcon
Press). In winter the action switches to cross-country ski ($15 per day) and snowshoe rent-
al.
Rafting
Half a dozen companies operate family-friendly rafting trips on the Yellowstone River
through the Class II to III rapids of Yankee Jim Canyon, one of Montana's more famous
white-water spots. Half-day rafting trips start from $40/28 for adults/children, or $77/55
for a full day, and most companies also offer half-day 'paddle and saddle' combos for
around $100/90.
Yellowstone Raft Company Offline map ( 800-858-7781; www.yellowstoneraft.com ;
111 2nd St) With over 30 years of local experience, also has half-day kayaking lessons on
the river and offers helmet video cams.
Wild West Whitewater Rafting Offline map ( 406-848-2252;
www.wildwestrafting.com ; Scott St W) Also runs gentler scenic floats in the upper
Paradise Valley and inflatable kayak trips.
Montana Whitewater Offline map ( 406-848-7398; www.montanawhitewater.com ;
603 Scott St W) Rents canoes, kayaks and float tubes, in addition to horseback-riding
combo trips in the park.
Flying Pig Adventures Offline map ( 406-848-7510; www.flyingpigrafting.com ,
www.horsebackyellowstone.com ; 511 Scott St W) Rafting shop that also offers horseback
rides, cowboy cookouts, Yellowstone nature safaris and an outdoor gear shop that stocks
bear spray.
River Source ( 888-406-2214; www.riversourcerafting.com ; Hwy 89) Eight miles
north of Gardiner, with canoe trips and wintertime dog sledding.
Tours
The park concessionaire, Xanterra ( 307- 344-7901;
www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com ) runs its Yellowstone in a Day (adult/3-11yr