Geyser Whitewater Rafting is located on the Gallatin River in a spectacular area of Southwestern Montana. The Gallatin River cuts its way between the 3.5 billion year old metamorphic Madison mountain range and the ancient volcanic Gallatin Range, before joining the Madison and Jefferson rivers at Three Forks Montana to form the Missouri River.

The Gallatin Canyon is a beautiful setting for any trip and provides many wonderful recreational opportunities. Geyser Whitewater is located near Big Sky Ski & Summer Resort and is only 45 minutes away from Yellowstone National Park. Besides Whitewater rafting the area is great for fishing, hiking, biking, golfing, Horseback Riding or just relaxing.

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History

Prior to the 1860's the ground of the Gallatin Valley felt the quiet footsteps of many Indian tribes such as the Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Crow, Flathead and Shoshone who used this area as a corridor between mountain ranges as well as neutral hunting grounds on which to gather game. The valley also served as a trail to the more westerly mining camps of Virginia City and Bannack. The most notable wagon master to utilize the trail was John Bozeman, who, in the early 1860's decided it would be more profitable to sell supplies and provisions than act as their trail guide. In 1864 the town of Bozeman was laid out by J. Bozeman and has become one of the most popular regions for visitors today.

In 1972, Big Sky, Montana's premier vacation destination was created largely because of the vision and enthusiasm of renowned commentator Chet Huntley. Halfway between Bozeman and West Yellowstone, Big Sky offers visitors an unparalleled destination for outdoor recreation and access to Yellowstone National Park.

It is here that Geyser Whitewater Expeditions calls home. Our trips on the Gallatin River are one of the most popular activities for visitors to this region. The Shoshone Indian name for the river is interpreted to mean "swift water", and swift it is. The river originates high in the mountains of Yellowstone National Park and tumbles north on it's 101 mile long journey to it's confluence with the Missouri River at Three Forks State Park. The Gallatin River has become one of the West's great trips for kayakers and rafters from around the world. We hope you have the opportunity to join us for one of our exciting expeditions.