Yellowstone Yak Attack

Twomed wrote:
Yep the yaks have arrived in force...on top of toads, pickups, usually in pairs. I counted 400+ in my round the park this morning. The influx of the retired folks.

Keep in mind your yak is only allowed in Lewis Lake or Yellowstone Lake, and after bring inspected and a permit purchased. Rivers would be fun but off limits...those waterfall things. :)

Drive safely...stopping in the road on curves may end your trip. There are about 400 plus employee vehicles running on schedules, some 18 wheelers, a rear ender would spoil your trip for sure. Remember park regs require all 4 wheels off the road if you are stopping to look at stuff. Be safe...mid 20's at night the last few nights.

Oh yeah...YAK= kayaks :) :) :)

Hope you enjoy your trip! We have only been to Yellowstone once back in 2005 and it was incredible. We are hoping to make it back within the next 2 years with our kids. Regarding Kayaking, we are recreational kayakers and have some 10' boats that we use for day trips, bass fishing, etc. My 7 yr daughters now have their own as well. We recently got them the Old Town Herron Jr's which are a great kids boat. Lots of fun watching them! Anyway, are there places in Yellowstone ok for "recreational kayaking"? Everything I see shows people doing full day and multi day trips on ocean style kayaks? Any places in the park that can be safely paddled within a few hours for smaller rec boats, with great scenery etc? Thanks!