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Yellowstone Pack and Paddle
Explore and paddle the wonders of Yellowstone
Discover the geysers, thermal pools, mountains, lakes, canyons and other natural wonders that make Yellowstone National Park the treasure that it is. Set up base camp and explore Old Faithful, Dunraven Pass, and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Paddle and fish Lewis Lake, known for its famous waterfalls and cutthroat trout. Hike to Norris Geyser Basin, thought to be the hottest basin in Yellowstone, and enjoy countless other sites that most tourists don't even know exist.
 
Trip at a Glance:
  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • 2 Wilderness Inquiry staff
  • All meals and snacks
  • Eureka Tents
  • All group camping & cooking gear
  • Lotus PFD, 24 foot Voyageur canoes
  • Visit Yellowstone's Grand Canyon, Old Faithful, and many other park gems
  • Adaptive gear as needed
 
Trip Dates and Fees:
  • 07/11/2011 to 07/16/2011
  • 08/08/2011 to 08/13/2011

         Trip Fee: $695
 
Wilderness Inquiry | 808 14th Ave SE | Minneapolis, MN 55414 | (612) 676-9400 | info@wildernessinquiry.org
 
 
Yellowstone Pack and Paddle
 
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1: Your trip starts at Grant Village in Yellowstone National Park late in the afternoon. Help set up camp before supper. Afterwards, get to know your trip mates and share your expectations for the upcoming days while enjoying s'mores by the fire. You have several options for activities in Yellowstone National Park. Your trip leaders will share those options with you daily.

DAY 2: After a hearty camp breakfast, take off for a sightseeing tour of Yellowstone. Stop along the way to hike to Norris Geyser Basin and experience the beauty of Old Faithful.

DAY 3: Practice canoe skills at the west thumb of Yellowstone Lake and paddle along the western shore looking for moose and osprey. Paddle up to Geyser Basin for lunch. Return to Grant Village by dinner time.

DAY 4: After breakfast, head to Lewis Lake for a day of paddling. The group will have time to fish and explore the lake shores.

DAY 5: Travel to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and explore trails to the upper and lower falls. After lunch, hike into Dunraven Pass. Return to base camp at Grant Village by supper time.

DAY 6: Take one last hike this morning after breakfast, then pack up camp and eat lunch. The trip officially ends in the early afternoon after lunch. If you use WI's van transportation you will take a spectacular drive through the Beartooth Mountains on our way back to Billings, MT. There are opportunities to stop for souvenirs and at other points of interest along the way. You can expect to return to Billings in the evening.
More Info & Registration: http://www.wildernessinquiry.org/yellowstonepackpaddle
Wilderness Inquiry | 808 14th Ave SE | Minneapolis, MN 55414 | (612) 676-9400 | info@wildernessinquiry.org