Shoshone River – Cody, WY

Along Cody the is a river called the Shoshone River.  There is a walking path along this river.  Take bear spray!

It is kind of pretty.  More of an interesting walk than a scenic one.  We went on a day after it had rained.  Do not step in the odd looking mud.  It is actually volcano ash and sticks to your shoes like you wouldn’t believe.  My feet suddenly weighed about four times what they normally do.

You can see different birds along the river.  They sit out there and fish or just relax.

There is a spot where the river parts and merges again.  It is interesting how one part is really dirty water and the other is really clean.

You can take river rafting rides down the Shoshone River.  We went on one done by River Runners.

You start in Cody and they give you a life jacket.  Make sure it fits and is tight.  Then they bus you up the river.  You can go on the short or the long trip.  The length of time actually depends on how high and fast the river is flowing.

You pick a spot on the boat you are assigned to.  I picked a middle spot.  I did not paddle or let go of the boat at all.  Water scares me.

The guide takes you down the river and tells you how to navigate the rapids.  The family trip is pretty simple, but very interesting.