Wyoming may be a landlocked state, but that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy getting out on the water! Bring your kayaks to Green River, where you can enjoy a day on the water that’s sure to bring a smile to your face.
Expedition Island Park is one of the most family-friendly destinations in the Flaming Gorge and Green River, Wyoming area.
Tripadvisor / Mary S. Not only does the park have picnic areas and a playground, but it’s home to one of the best places to go kayaking in the country.
Expedition Island is an area in the middle of the Green River that helped make American history.
Tripadvisor / Mary S It was from this spot that the first expedition of the Green and Colorado Rivers began. Major John Wesley Powell launched his team here, explored both rivers, and ended up navigating the Grand Canyon for the first time. What he learned on Wyoming’s rivers certainly prepared him!
Today, the area around Expedition Island has been turned into a kayak park, so paddlers can test their skills on some whitewater rapids.
Tripadvisor / Ruben M.
If you’re new to kayaking, this is a good spot to practice and learn in a more controlled environment…
Tripadvisor / Mary S.
… but even experienced paddlers will have the time of their lives navigating and playing in these rapids.
Tripadvisor / Mary S.
If you would rather go for a relaxing paddle, you can skip the whitewater channel and enjoy a float down the other side, where you can relax in a tube, on a paddle board, or in a kayak.
Google Local / Jeff Wilson No matter your chosen speed, you’re sure to have an absolutely delightful day on the water here in Green River, Wyoming.
You can learn more about Expedition Island Park on the Town of Green River, Wyoming website. The park has all the amenities you need to have a lovely day!
Tripadvisor / Mary S.
Not only does the park have picnic areas and a playground, but it’s home to one of the best places to go kayaking in the country.
Tripadvisor / Mary S
It was from this spot that the first expedition of the Green and Colorado Rivers began. Major John Wesley Powell launched his team here, explored both rivers, and ended up navigating the Grand Canyon for the first time. What he learned on Wyoming’s rivers certainly prepared him!
Tripadvisor / Ruben M.
Google Local / Jeff Wilson
No matter your chosen speed, you’re sure to have an absolutely delightful day on the water here in Green River, Wyoming.
For more outdoor fun in Wyoming, read 6 Trails In Wyoming’s Badlands That You’ve Got To Add To Your Bucket List.
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Address: Expedition Island, Green River, WY 82935, USA
