Paddling Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks [Paperback]

Don Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Regional Paddling Series | Publication Date: February 1, 1999

Details day trips and multi-day excursions on the major lakes of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, plus trips on the Snake River in Grand Teton. Maps and information on access points, mileages, park regulations, campsites, and more.

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Here, for the first time, canoeists and kayakers can find helpful itineraries for exploring the large lakes of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Information includes park regulations, permits required, location of campsites, how to prepare for day or overnight trips and proper safety.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560446277
• ISBN-13: 978-1560446279
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #674,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Nature Travel > Adventure > Kayaking
  • #52 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Nature Travel > Adventure > Canoeing
  • #92 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Wyoming

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A well written book written by a well-traveled paddler., August 12, 1999

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This review is from: Paddling Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (Paperback)

I have traveled extensively by canoe in the Yellowstone/Grand Teton area and was happy to finally see a book devoted to the often overlooked waters of this area. The author has particularly good information on Yellowstone Lake, which has a reputation for being a nasty bit of water with very unpredictable weather. Nelson explains the risks and rewards of traveling on these high altitude lakes. This book is a must read for anyone wishing to bring a canoe or kayak to Yellowstone or Grand Teton.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Big Lake Canoeing, September 25, 2002

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This review is from: Paddling Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (Paperback)

I was hoping there would be options for river floating. The book is mainly about open water canoeing and some small stretches of rivers that connect two lakes. But it is a National Park, so lots of land/river management is expected to protect the rivers and habitat. Don Nelson does an excellent job with his descriptions, day or extended trip itineraries and maps. However, the crowds and fees would make me think again about choosing Yellowstone as a canoe trip destination (only a personal decision). One more thing, there are grizzlies there if you didn't already know!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable, December 7, 2008

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This review is from: Paddling Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (Paperback)

If you're planning to canoe in Wyoming Don Nelson's book "Paddling Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks" is a must. My husband and I found the information extremely helpful when we canoed String Lake in the Grand Tetons in the spring of 2008. Nelson's guidebook provides maps and descriptions of 20 paddling trips in Yellowstone National Park and 18 trips in Grand Teton National Park. These include day trips and multi-day trips. His chapters on water safety, permits and regulations, equipment, backcountry etiquette and natural and cultural history are invaluable. Although the parks are busy in the summer he shows that a remote, secluded wilderness experience is possible for those willing to travel on their own power.