The yampa river is a great family white water river rafting trip, group trip or perfect for the solo traveler. The noted colorado landscape photographer john fielder and author patrick tierney have released their new book, colorados yampa river. Located in colorados yampa river valley, steamboat springs is known for its western flair, fantastic skiing, and endless outdoor opportunities in surrounding mountains. Yampa river rafting starts in colorado as colorado s only free flowing river, offering spectacular spring white water and breathtaking canyons. Twenty of the wests leading water managers raft colorados yampa river in a historic drought, a group of decision makers take to the water to discuss the future of rivers. 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. 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. Colorados yampa river is a superb synthesis of science, passion and joy. With input from american whitewater, colorados yampa river makes the list for the threats its worldclass whitewater and. Colorados yampa river free flowing and wild from the flat tops to the green.
The idea of bringing together paddlers, river advocates, politicians, photographers, videographers and the press was born out of a major threat to the yampas flows some 8. This book details a trip down the entire length of the yampa river. The yampa river watershed encompasses approximately 8,000 square miles in colorado and wyoming. This book is certain to become a part of the discussion. See stunning images of tundra wildflowers, eagles and elk, and the tributaries and canyons of the yampa. There were 20 of us, and our motley crew of visual artists, writers, conservationists, and policy experts came together to float this river for a few days. The yampa river of northwest colorado is considered the last major freeflowing river in the sevenstate colorado river basin. The yampa river, one of the wests last wild rivers, begins in the mountains of colorado and travels 250 miles 402 kilometers through dinosaur national monument, toward. C onsidered the gateway to the famed flat top mountains, yampa began as a hunting camp. Jun 20, 2017 our best hope is that your travelers accidentally book a trip to tube the yampa river expecting some aquarium views and a pina colada waiting for them at the end. Copies of fielders latest book, colorados yampa river. I have been through a few of the areas covered in this book and the photos alone are motivating the family for another trip. Colorados yampa river free flowing and wild from the flat tops to the green by pat tierney.
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. The upper yampa holds coldwater species whereas warmwater species are found downstream at rivers end. Guided drift boat fishing trip in yampa valley, colarado. It cascades for 249 miles from high in the rocky mountains near steamboat springs and descends over 6,000 ft. Tumbling from skillet lake on the tundra of the flat tops, the yampa flows 249 miles to dinosaur national monument, where it converges with the green river at echo park. Our custom fly fishing clinics are designed to get you comfortable on the water and catching fish tomorrow. Twenty of the wests leading water managers raft colorado. Yampa river rafting 4 day trips start in colorado as colorados only free flowing river, offering spectacular spring white. Colorados yampa river contains john fielders characteristically stunning photographs, as well as his classic thenandnow photos. Upon closer examination, the yampa is the result of at least 30 million years of geological processes, 300,000 years of biological evolution, 5,000. Colorado raft trips on the yampa river dinosaur river. Fly fishing is a yearround activity in steamboat that your entire family will enjoy. I floated the yampa for the first time a few weeks ago, as part of a trip put together with friends of the yampa and supported by o.
The yampa is most popular as a floating river this is a great way to see the scenery and fish at the same time. A new frontier in art and film edited by marydailey desmarais and thomas brent smith. The yampa provides about one third of colorados contribution to the colorado river. Set out on the adventure of a lifetime as you and your grandchild raft the yampa river, horseback ride through aspen forests and sail above colorado in a hot air balloon. Awards are presented in at least ten categories including anthologycollection, childrens literature, creative nonfiction, general fiction, general nonfiction, genre fiction, history. The yampa is one of the few freeflowing rivers in the western united states, with only a few small dams and diversions. John fielders new book, colorados yampa river, is a celebration of the beauty as well as the the ecological, economical, and educational importance of the yampa river. Photos to make you droola book about the last major free. Colorado river rafting on the yampa river whitewater rafting. While we wait for dvks expeditions to start up again in may 2015, the nonprofit organization, american rivers, has made it possible to get your river rafting kicks during the off season. A run through colorados yampa whitewater reveals the wildness that remains. Beginning in deer lodge colorado, our yampa river whitewater rafting trips take you for an amazing 72mile journey. John fielders latest book, colorados yampa river, is a celebration of the beauty as well as the ecological, economical, and educational importance of the yampa river.
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. Colorados yampa river today is a delicately balanced biophysical system that offers sustainable food and water for wildlife and humans alike. Take a virtual tour colorados yampa river dvorak expeditions. Yampa river awareness project friends of the yampa. The yampa river flows into the green river confluence in utah at dinosaur national monument. Yampa river rafting 4 day colorado dinosaur national mon. Along the way, youll experience astounding sandstone cliffs, thrilling colorado whitewater, incredible campsites, and so much more. To the northwest, steamboat springs exudes the west with wideopen ranches, yellow burmashavestyle signs along the highway promoting a longtime downtown western store, and a laidback vibe. Upon closer examination, the yampa is the result of at least 30 million years of geological processes, 300,000 years of biological evolution, 5,000 years of native american utilization, and only 200. Tierney, patrick and john fielder, colorados yampa river, wild and free flowing from the flat tops to the green. Free flowing and wild from the flat tops to the green 2015, hardcover colorados yampa river. 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 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. Free flowing and wild from the flat tops to the green 2015, hardcover 1 product rating.
Because it is the only freeflowing river in the entire colorado river basin, flows. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This book can be purchased here and is the most complete yampa book to date. 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.
Its watershed encompasses approximately 8,000 square miles in colorado and wyoming. The lower yampa river is a warm water fishery that primary has smallmouth bass, pike and carp. The river eventually meets the border of dinosaur national monument and the deer lodge boat ramp where our 4 and 5day. His love of the river started just out of college when he landed a job as a kayakbased. Colorados yampa river symbol of competing waters rights demands. The upper yampa are full or half day floats and the lower sections of the yampa are full day trips. I did a book last year called colorados yampa river.
Yampa river rafting colorado dinosaur national monument utah. Rising in the rocky mountains, it is a tributary of the green river and a major part of the colorado river system. Yampa river, colorado is a guide to canoeing, kayaking and rafting the yampa river running from its headwaters in the white river national forest of northeastern garfield county to its confluence with the green river, with information and links to canoe and raft liveries and rentals, campgrounds, shuttle services and other businesses catering to paddlers and paddlesports. This 172 page, large format hardcover book with 150 scenic, historical.
Colorados yampa river, free flowing and wild from the flat tops to the green transports you to the states northwest corner, home of the last major freeflowing river in the american southwests colorado river system. A trip on the yampa river has to many exciting things to see and do along the journey. Yampa river rafting starts in colorado as colorados only free flowing river, offering spectacular spring white water and breathtaking canyons. The colorado pikeminnow can reach six feet long and is one of the worlds largest minnows. Covering casting, entomology, knots and reading trout streams, our friendly staff is ready to share their secrets and local knowledge to get you up to speed. Welcome to colorados funnest year round outfitter and fly fishing guide service. The river eventually meets the border of dinosaur national monument and the deer lodge boat ramp where our 4 and 5day yampa river adventures begin. The name is derived from the snake indians word for the perideridia. Colorado river rafting on the yampa river whitewater. John fielder and patrick tierney in their effort to make the most complete yampa river book to date.
Colorados yampa river named worlds 10th most threatened paddling run. Twenty of the wests leading water managers raft colorados. Two hot springs make catching a soak after a day in the saddle bike or horse or on the yampa river pure pleasure, and tread of pioneers museum tells the. We float all section of the yampa river depending on water flows. The yampa is most popular as a floating river this is a.
John fielder photographed his way down the entire length of the river from the yampas headwaters in the flat tops wilderness at 11,500 feet to its confluence with the green river in dinosaur national monument. 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. Take a trip down the wild yampa river live science. My book on gold prospecting across colorado is now available here and in stores everywhere. 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. Jul 07, 2015 grab a drink, relax and get ready to enjoy some magnificent colorado splendor in this latest release from colorado photographer john fielder. The yampa s peak recorded flow was 33,200 cfs at deerlodge park on may 18, 1984. Jul 06, 2015 twenty of the wests leading water managers raft colorados yampa river in a historic drought, a group of decision makers take to the water to discuss the future of rivers. It includes scenic and historical photographs and a discourse about the yampas human, natural, and political history, as well as its environmental significance.
The yampa river flows 250 miles 400 km through northwestern colorado in the united states. As a affiliate marketer i get fees if as a affiliate marketer i get fees if you buy. Friends of the yampa and american rivers organized a trip down colorados yampa river in early june, to raise awareness about the last wild river in the colorado river basin. Overallocation of colorado river basin water and climate change are intensifying long. It chronicles the journey of fielder and tierney from the rivers headwaters to its confluence. Free flowing and wild from the flat tops to the green, will be available for purchase and signing as well as other books by fielder. While focused on the river related aspects of the canyons, details in here will help me fill days on and off the water, or as some of the multisport combinations suggest, both. Free flowing and wild from the flat tops to the green by john fielder and patrick tierney 2018 once upon a time. The yampa river starts high in the rocky mountains of colorado, with its headwater originating at roughly 11,000 feet the river snakes it way 250 miles across northwestern colorado. The yampa river of northwest colorado is considered the last major free flowingriver in the seven state colorado river basin. Photographer john fielder publishes new book covering the full. Grab the sunscreen because the yampa river has opened for tubing. With input from american whitewater, colorado s yampa river makes the list for the threats it s worldclass whitewater and wilderness paddling faces from dams, diversions or other development projects. 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.
First opened in 1968, your golf experience begins with a down home laid back atmosphere. 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. 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. Originally named egeria, the town was renamed yampa after numerous yampa plants were discovered in the area. In the late 1880s, the town operated as a shipping center, connecting the goods shipped by rail into wolcott to the homesteaders settling in the remote steamboat springs area. Colorados yampa river free flowing and wild from the flattops to the green photography by john fielder text by patrick tierney. Yampa river, colorado whitewater rafting excursions. Colorados yampa river with john fielder w rite what you dont know is the theme of a writing workshop for budding authors pre. Yampa valley golf course golf digest three star rating the yampa valley golf course, the oldest and most affordable of all 18 hole facilities in northwest colorados yampa valley lies just south of the town of craig.
The yampa river snakes 250 miles across northwestern colorado, primarily in routt and moffat counties. The colorado book awards is annual program that celebrates the accomplishments of colorados outstanding authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers. The upper yampa holds coldwater species whereas warmwater species are found downstream at river s end. Somewhere inbetween, the two meet with opportunity to fish for trout and pike in the same river spot. Colorados yampa river the yampa river of northwest colorado is considered the last major free flowingriver in the seven state colorado river basin. Photographer john fielder publishes new book covering the. This post includes all four parts of a fourpart series about the trip. The last undammed tributary of the colorado river system, the freeflowing yampa river is a gem. Stretch of yampa river to close for fishing due to low water flow by steamboat today published. With access to two tailgater fisheries, bucking rainbow offers some of the finest winter fly fishing colorado has to offer. Enjoy a snowmobile ride down the yampa river and spend the day sightcasting to large trout. This essential utah reading list is full of books that dive deep into the history and.
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