Yampa is the northern ute word for the perideridia root, which was an important food source demographics. The yampa river received its name from the snake indians word for the perideridia plant yampah. The yampa is one of the few freeflowing rivers in the western united states, with only a few small dams and diversions. The little snake river is a tributary of the yampa river, approximately 155 miles 249 km long, in southwestern wyoming and northwestern colorado in the united states. Tierney, patrick and john fielder, colorados yampa river, wild and free flowing from the flat tops to the green. See the remote and untouched headwaters of the colorado river system and ride the crest of one of the best river trips in the world. The section of the yampa river that flows through colorado s dinosaur national monument is one of the most beloved river trips in the country. Its watershed encompasses approximately 8,000 square miles in colorado and wyoming. Its rarity is evident in the wildlife, attitude, and everchanging allure with every run. Launching across from the ski mountain, we raft a couple of miles west of downtown steamboat. One of the most soughtafter whitewater adventures in the world, oars yampa river trip is an unforgettable colorado river rafting adventure for kids, teens and everinquisitive travelers alike. For three months a year mayjuly, the yampa river flows free with fresh, surging runoff from miles abovewaters originating from the melting snows and glaciers of the worldfamous colorado rockies. The yampa river is a freeflowing river, meaning there are no dam controls so the amount of water in the river rises the more the snow melts, and as the season goes on the river becomes too low to raft.
River runners guide to the canyons of the green and colorado rivers with emphasis on geologic features. Generally, the green river is a four day trip and the yampa river is a five day trip. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. These are geographic features in far northwest colorado and are geographical highlights of a gold bearing region better known for the town of craig, dinosaur national monument, and the yampa river. Yampa river state park, colorado camping reservations.
When the yampa is running, the whole colorado plateau is alive with whitewater. Yampa river colorado 2020 all you need to know before you. Boating and rafting permits dinosaur national monument. Yampa canyon on the yampa river in co to green river, ut. His love of the river started just out of college when he landed a job as a kayakbased ranger in dinosaur national monument. Yampa river rafting starts in colorado as colorados only free flowing river, offering spectacular spring white water and breathtaking canyons. Grab the sunscreen because the yampa river has opened for tubing.
It flows freely and undammed out of the rocky mountains and is the last to do so in the colorado river system. Many of the waterways of colorado are gold bearing and carry flood gold downstream during high water seasons. American whitewaters staff and contractors are working to develop quantitative metrics that help the us bureau of reclamation evaluate impacts to recreational streamflows across the colorado basin. Beginning in northwestern colorado, the yampa is one of the last freeflowing tributaries to the colorado river system and is featured in. The yampa is one of the few freeflowing rivers in the western united states, with only a. The headwaters of the yampa are in the park range in routt county, colorado as the confluence of the bear river and phillips creek, near the town of yampa.
It rises near the continental divide, in routt national forest in northern routt county. Colorados yampa river the yampa river of northwest colorado is considered the last major free flowingriver in the seven state colorado river basin. Reservoirbased recreation wbasic campsites, boat ramps, swimbeaches. The yampa river of northwest colorado is considered the last major free flowing river in the seven state colorado river basin. In both the colorado and yampa river basins, aw has helped develop baseline data for whitewater recreation. The fate of colorados yampa river pat tierney, author of a new book on the yampa river, explains author, researcher and longtime river rat his words pat tierney has spent more than 38 years of his life exploring, rafting and helping to protect the yampa river in northwestern colorado. Cpw issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority wildlife. It is the last river in the colorado river system that is not regulated by a dam. It is provided here for those who own the earlier version of the book in an effort to continue to make the book more useful to all. The yampa river snakes 250 miles across northwestern colorado, primarily in routt and moffat counties. John fielder and patrick tierney in their effort to make the most complete yampa river book to date. As many placer gold prospectors quickly learn, flood gold accumulates in cobble bars. Guide to the colorado river in the grand canyon, seventh edition. Since dams do not regulate the flow of the yampa river, the season is dependent on snowmelt.
Mar 14, 2019 rafting is a popular way to experience dinosaur national monuments remote canyons. The headquarters on the yampa river near hayden, colorado, provides excellent camping, a visitor center and nature trail. The yampa town section is a perfect trip for younger children and adults seeking a beginner ride down the river. It includes scenic and historical photographs and a discourse about the yampas human, natural, and political history, as well as its environmental significance. Yampa river state park, located in the beautiful yampa valley west of steamboat springs, is actually three parks in one. The following index will be included in books published in late 102018 and onward. Because it is the only freeflowing river in the entire colorado river basin, flows. You can book below to see details on our 5 cabins or call 970 8791946 if you have questions.
This book details a trip down the entire length of the yampa river. The yampa river flows 250 miles 400 km through northwestern colorado in the united states. Rafting the yampa river is unlike any other river trip on the entire colorado plateau. Despite attempts by the bureau of reclamation and congress, the only major dam ever constructed on the yampa river was built by mother natureand even that was temporary. Our cabins elk river guest ranch colorado guest ranch. Whether its a scenic float trip or a class iv adventure, your family will enjoy a funfilled trip with our expert staff. My husband and i did a multiday trip down the yampa river with mild to wild. Located in the heart of downtown steamboat springs, bucking rainbow runs five different rivers ranging from mild to wild. The fate of colorado s yampa river pat tierney, author of a new book on the yampa river, explains author, researcher and longtime river rat his words pat tierney has spent more than 38 years of his life exploring, rafting and helping to protect the yampa river in northwestern colorado. It flows across northwestern colorado, and river runners can hike into mantle cave when the river crosses into dinosaur national. The yampa river flows into the green river confluence in utah at dinosaur national monument. It cascades for 249 miles from high in the rocky mountains near steamboat springs and. Rivermaps guidebooks are made by river runners for river runners. The family can expect to see everything from mellow scenic water to an introduction to whitewater in the canyons.
Fly fishing for trout on the yampa river in colorado. The yampa river through the heart of dinosaur national monument is one of the most prized stretches of river in the american west. Bucking rainbow outfitters rafting steamboat springs, co. Enjoy steamboat from a new angle while rafting down the yampa river right through the heart of historic downtown. Buy a downloadable digital fishing map for the yampa river includes access all the way from the headwaters of bear river to dinosaur natl mounument click here for info or to purchase. Every may and june this freeflowing river swells with snow melt and surges through its spectacular canyons, with plenty of fullbodied. All cabins with kitchens every one except yampa blue have furnished kitchen or kitchenette, bedding. From origins high in the rocky mountains, the green and yampa rivers wind their way across sagebrush covered plains before entering this outstretched arm of the unita mountains. Click here to buy an ebook about trout on colorado state lands includes a lot of info about 150 colorado fishing lakes and streams. Photographer john fielder publishes new book covering the full.
Far northwest colorado gold finding gold in colorado. Studying the details of how gold accumulates in a cobble bar will. Beginning in northwestern colorado, the yampa is one of the last freeflowing tributaries to the colorado river system and is featured in national geographics, wild and scenic rivers book. Your yampa river trip in dinosaur national monument with dinosaur river expeditions includes fun rafting and inflatable kayaking through spectacular scenery and exciting colorado whitewater. Map of the yampa river utah river rafting family river. The upper yampa holds coldwater species whereas warmwater species are found downstream at rivers end. Steamboat springs food tours welcomes you to enjoy the genuine hospitality steamboat is known for on this relaxing 3 hour culinary tour. The yampa river is a guide favorite and is entirely within dinosaur national monument. Stagecoach state park, trappers lake and devils causeway are other popular ways see the areas natural beauty. This trips was featured in national geographics wild and scenic rivers book.
Colorado river rafting on the yampa river whitewater rafting. Its the last freeflowing river in the entire colorado river drainage and is incredibly wild in may and june. Camping near yampa river state park is easy with hipcamp, where private landowners offer oneofakind camping experiences. Whitewater rafting on the yampa river 45 day journeys. Winner of the 2007 national outdoor book award outdoor adventure guidebook category. Guide to the colorado river in the grand canyon, seventh edition winner of the 2007 national outdoor book award outdoor adventure guidebook category isbn 97809989698 119 pages with 51 maps, 297 miles, all color photos and shaded topographic relief. The yampa river of northwest colorado is considered the last major free flowingriver in the seven state colorado river basin. Trips adrift dinosaur utah colorado stand up paddle. A run through colorados yampa whitewater reveals the wildness that remains. The yampa river is the one major tributary in the colorado river system that runs wild and free, straight to the heart of dinosaur national monument.
Starting in the mountains, this river traverses mostly high, dry rangeland and canyons. The yampa river awareness project is here to stay, and we are proud to cohost with with these fantastic organizations and a team of volunteers. Explore historic downtown steamboat springs with your 29 year friendly and knowledgeable local guide. From the flattops to the green river, the yampa has a long run of it. Yampa river rafting colorado dinosaur national monument utah. The yampa river is the most sought after tributary in the united states. This 172 page, large format hardcover book with 150 scenic, historical. Class iv rapids beginnerintermediate whitewater minimum 7 years old and 50. These large format books are printed on tough synthetic waterproof paper and spiral bound so they lay flat and can take the waves, splash and wear of a river trip. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
We toured the property and had a little break in the shade, and pat tierney presented laura and the ranch a copy of the colorados yampa river coffee table book that he cowrote with john fielder. His love of the river started just out of college when he landed a job as a kayakbased. The friends of the yampa are proud to have been involved with john fielder and patrick tierney in their effort to make the most complete yampa river book to date. General information there are four primitive camping areas owned by colorado parks and wildlife with river access along the 4mile segment of the yampa river from hayden to the dinosaur national monument. About 55 miles south of steamboat is the beautiful colorado river. If you want to see the beautiful white sandstone and archaeological history of the yampa river, be sure to go on a spring trip. Covers both the 43 miles of the gates of lodore to split mountain section of the green river and the 46 miles on the yampa rivers deerlodge park putin to its confluence with the green. All yampa river camping area descriptions are identified by their respective numbers on the yampa river brochure and map. Colorado parks and wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management.
The yampa river is a great family white water river rafting trip, group trip or perfect for the solo traveler. One way to explore the area is via the flat tops scenic byway, which winds through pastures, lakes, forests and views of the white river valley. This allnew edition of the flyfishers guide to colorado covers all of the rivers and lakes of this great fishing state. This includes yampa river hatches, a yampa river fly fishing report, species, access and other facts about fly fishing the yampa river for trout. The yampa is the last freeflowing river in the entire colorado river system.
Colorado river rafting on the yampa river whitewater. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of colorados wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. Yampa river core trail steamboat springs 2020 all you. West of steamboat springs on the yampa river, offering fishing and boating. Bucking rainbow outfitters colorado river steamboat. Rising in the rocky mountains, it is a tributary of the green river and a major part of the colorado river system. Fun for the whole family, the trip takes about an hour on the water. The section of the yampa river that flows through colorados dinosaur national monument is one of the most beloved river trips in the country. The yampa river is the last undammed river on the colorado plateau.
Photographer john fielder publishes new book covering the. It cascades for 249 miles from high in the rocky mountains near steamboat springs and descends over 6,000 ft. Spend the first three days exploring yampa canyon on the yampa river in colorado. Colorados yampa river free flowing and wild from the flat tops to the green. Rivermaps colorado river in the grand canyon 7th ed. This essential utah reading list is full of books that dive deep into the history and. Colorado raft trips on the yampa river dinosaur river. Yampa river rafting starts in colorado as colorado s only free flowing river, offering spectacular spring white water and breathtaking canyons. With input from american whitewater, colorado s yampa river makes the list for the threats its worldclass whitewater and wilderness paddling faces from dams, diversions or other development projects. Yampa river awareness project friends of the yampa. Drug addiction treatment center in craig, colorado. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. As of the census of 2000, there were 443 people, 187 households, and 121 families residing in the town.
A classic western river, the colorado meanders through red canyon walls with class iiiii rapids. Rafting is a popular way to experience dinosaur national monuments remote canyons. The noted colorado landscape photographer john fielder and author patrick tierney have released their new book, colorados yampa river. This fiveday yampa river rafting wilderness trip meanders 72 miles through three beautiful canyons on two rivers in the heart of dinosaur national monument. The bear river, larger of the two, flows from a source of 11,600foot 3,500 m at derby peak in the flat tops wilderness. Visit the yampa river state park bookstore within the visitors center for a variety of gifts, games, clothing and books for all interests. Wild yampa river rafting trips 5 day dinosaur national. The canyon is full of incredible desert scenery, archaeological masterpieces, and spacious campsites and offers some of the best hiking opportunities on a western river. From midmay through late september, we offer half, full and multiday excursions with the ability to cater to large groups. Steamboat springs the noted colorado landscape photographer john fielder and author patrick tierney have released their new book, colorados yampa river, free flowing and wild from the flat tops to the green, in time to make an impression this weekend on hundreds of people expected to float the steamboat springs section of the yampa river in inflatable tubes during rainbow weekend.
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