Gorgeous views at the lake shore. as you get closer to the West Thumb area, you get to see very cool geothermal areas on the water. Our guide was an awesome informer of all things Yellowstone and nature. Can’t wait to hear his podcast. Thanks Jeremy! Kayaks were very good and easy to use but we have quite a bit of experience. Regardless, I think you would make it with little experience because they are so great at helping and advising Great for birdwatchers too. Our guide was it very good identifier, and we had seven on the trip. He was obviously a big bird watcher.