Hi, Bill, I've been looking at Nelson's book a little more this evening. It looks
like the stuff in the Tetons, Jenny, String Lake, Leigh Lake, is probably a good
starting place for me. It looks like the water might be gentler and views
magnificient. After I've gotten a more comfortable on some of the easier trips, I
will likely take some of the easier trips along Yellowstone Lake and Lewis Lake. I
see 89 and Bear Lake. My Rand McNally map shows it's a scenic hwy and there are
several other scenic hwys near by. I may hit that on the way back. Sounds like a good
choice. I'll probably cut north fron 80 onto 93 up towards Twin Falls and the
Sawtooths on the way east.

B. Comegys wrote:

Hi Wayne ;
When traveling from Yellow Stone to SaltLake City, in North-East Utah
there is Bear Lake. When leaving there on a Highway 89 to the West the
view to the East was incredible.

I looked at the book, I suggested you purchase and trip 31 Page 125 is
what, I was in error referring to the Ox bow as. I do not know about the
paddling, I just know when I went through there, I wanted to park my car
and put together a kayak . The area was very pretty and a slow flat
windy river, grass land and a couple of trees around.
All the Best
Bill


On Wed, 25 Aug 2004, Wayne Watson wrote:


Yes, I got my copy last night and started reading it immediately. Yes, it's got some
very helpful passages. It had a section on bears but nothing on Moose. I would think
Moose could be a little troublesome at times in the water. Yes, I noted the wind and
wave (not uncommon for 5-6' waves) comment in the book. I think I'll hug the shore as
he suggested. I also noted the water temp is usually in the 50s. Yikes! I'll bring my
wet suit for sure! Although I live in 'warm' N. Calif. and 3000' in the foothills of
the Sierra the water can be a bit nippy, but I don't think at this time of the year
it's in the 50s. T

I'm reviewing a video on water safety, 4hrs. It covers a lot of territory, cold
(water) shock, hypothermia, rescues. I'll probably try at least a self-assisted
rescue in one of the lakes there before venturing out. Noted Oxbow. I wonder if that
has anything to do with the famous story The Oxbow Incident? I'm told that Stringer
Lake is a must.

B. Comegys wrote:


Hi Wayne ;
I bought this book, "Paddling Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks"
by Don Nelson, ISBN: 1560446277, very helpful. The book talks about
trips, campsites, water taxi, permits, etc. I have also taken a short
paddles on Yellowstone and Lewis lake. It was very different then in
Washington State, I guess you would expect that. What I was struck by is
how fast the wind comes up in the afternoon so you need to paddle in the
morning. You need to buy a permit to paddle in Yellowstone. When I came
out of Yellowstone the Ox Bow area looked really nice. I do not know if it
was practical.
All the Best
Bill

On Tue, 24 Aug 2004, Wayne Watson wrote:



Rec., that is, fla****er. I probably made a big stride towards understanding what is
there only a few hours ago. I just received my copy of Paddling Yellowstone and
Tetons by Don Wilson, Falcon Press. I posted to get a jump on any info I could pick
up. I was afraid the book wouldn't get here until late Thursday, which would have
given me about 12 hours to get acquainted with it. I'm leaving Friday for the area.
I'll be there two weeks. Nevertheless, I've already gotten some good info from a lady
in Jackson Hole, but can always use more. I will rent equipment somewhere in the
area, and will likely go it on my own, but I'm open to joining in with clubs in the area.

I just took a peek at the book. Looks like it'll be helpful.

Paddlec1 wrote:



Any suggestions for recreational paddling in YS/Teton area? Outside the parks
is fine
too.



What kind of paddling are you looking for...
Whitewater? Fla****er touring? I don't get down to the South side of the park
much, but I do a lot of paddling on the north side, Yellowstone River,
Gallatin, Madison, Boulder.

Dennis


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Obz Site: 39° 15' 7" N, 121° 2' 32" W
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Obz Site: 39° 15' 7" N, 121° 2' 32" W
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Wayne Watson typed:

Hi, Bill, I've been looking at Nelson's book a little more this evening. It looks
like the stuff in the Tetons, Jenny, String Lake, Leigh Lake, is probably a good
starting place for me. It looks like the water might be gentler and views
magnificient. After I've gotten a more comfortable on some of the easier trips, I
will likely take some of the easier trips along Yellowstone Lake and Lewis Lake. I
see 89 and Bear Lake. My Rand McNally map shows it's a scenic hwy and there are
several other scenic hwys near by. I may hit that on the way back. Sounds like a good
choice. I'll probably cut north fron 80 onto 93 up towards Twin Falls and the
Sawtooths on the way east.


Put on at the Jackson Reservoir dam and float with the current (and
against the wind, most likely!), until an access point/overlook at a
creek mouth where US-89 comes close to river left, just north of Moran
Junction. The entire right bank is a game preserve and offers good
chances for close encounters of the wildlife kind. The water is swift
in a few places but mostly slow, and there are no rapids. This might
be the stretch known as the Oxbow stretch (I'm better with geography
than with nomenclature).


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