Navigating Wyoming’s Snake River by Canoe
The Snake River in Wyoming slithers its way between two of the nation’s most renowned national parks, Yellowstone and Grant Teton. These national parks offer breathtaking scenery, mountains, forests, fields and more to the adventurer who canoes down the river.
While there are a good many places to canoe along the Snake River, one of the most popular is paddling through Grand Teton National Park. It is a challenging river, and one in which you have to pay constant attention. Logs in the channels, boulders, and occasional whitewater can make for a very interesting trip. As long as you keep your eyes open and your head on your shoulders, you should be fine. Of course, you will also find some calm stretches of water there.
You can float through a number of the park’s different habitats, and you have the chance to see a variety of different wildlife, including bears, elk, wolves, and more. Bring a camera along with you (preferably in a waterproof shell) because you never know what you are going to see along the riverbanks.
The Snake River offers many other great places to launch your canoe as well, and every mile of the river is different from the last. You can find great camping sites along the river as well, but make sure you have your permit in order before stopping to camp for the night.
As with any trip to the wilderness, you need to use your common sense. If the river becomes too rough for you, or if you find yourself exhausted, you should get off the water. Wear a brightly colored lifejacket – it might seem cumbersome, but it could save your life. When you are camping, be sure to keep the food in bear-proof containers away from the campsite so you don’t attract unwanted ursine attention. Be sure to pack out everything you bring with you – don’t leave any trash behind.
Whatever kind of canoeing you prefer, from the dangerous whitewater runs to floating along a calm and harmless stretch, you will find it on the mighty Snake River. If you are unfamiliar with the area and you are a beginning canoe enthusiast, you might want to think about hiring a guide. He or she can show you the ropes and lead you safely down tough lengths of the river.
A canoe trip down the Snake River in Wyoming is something that you will never forget.
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