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RAFTING ADVENTURES ABOUND IN WYOMING
As home to the Grand Teton Range , numerous lakes and rivers , and abundant wildlife , the Jackson , Wyoming , area is a nature-lover ’ s paradise . Here are five local outfitters that take groups out on the water for rafting tours or float trips :
Triangle X Float Trips
Dave Hansen River Trips davehansenwhitewater . com The company , which was named top outfitter in the Best of Jackson Hole awards the past three years , has a 13-mile float on the Snake River that goes through the Gros Ventre Range . Groups can enjoy a comfortable ride and see bald eagles , osprey and other wildlife .
TRIANGLE X FLOAT TRIPS
Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris jacksonholewildlifesafaris . com One of the company ’ s most-requested safari packages combines a wildlife photography tour through Grand Teton National Park — bison , pronghorn , elk and deer are commonly seen — with either a float ride or a whitewater adventure on the Snake River .
Mad River Boat Trips mad-river . com Mad River Boat Trips has been taking groups along northwestern Wyoming ’ s waterways since 1977 . Travelers can venture out for a gentle ride on the upper section of the Snake River or enjoy excursions that combine an adventure on the wild rapids with a luncheon cookout .
Solitude Float Trips solitudefloattrips . com From late May to the end of September , passengers can enjoy excursions such as the Grand Teton Scenic Float Trip . The tour begins just below the Snake River Overlook and heads through pristine meadows that are home to wildlife and the peaks of the Tetons .
Triangle X Float Trips nationalparkfloattrips . com As part of Triangle X ’ s interpretive excursions in Grand Teton National Park , customers learn about the area ’ s history , geology , wildlife and flora . Popular tours include a 12-mile Western-themed dinner float and 10-mile sunrise and sunset launches .
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