Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton
Check It Out!
Our Favorite Documentaries
Books – Non-Fiction
Books – Fiction
For Younger Readers
What I Saw in Yellowstone: A Kid’s Guide to the National Park
Durrae Johanek & Christopher Cauble
Mysteries in Our National Parks: The Hunted: A Mystery in Glacier National Park
Alane Ferguson & Gloria Skurzynski
The Old Patriarch Tree: An Ancient Teton Pine Shares Stories of the American West
Tana S Holmes & Mahfuja Selim
Family Friendly Movies for Tweens and Teens
PG
- Many scenes were shot in Livingston, Bozeman and parts of Yellowstone. The church scenes were filmed in the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Livingston
- The River in the movie is the Blackfoot River – however most of the water footage was shot on the Gallatin River. Yellowstone and Boulder Rivers also make an appearance. The waterfall is Granite Falls in Wyoming
- The “Maclean House” is across the road from the Springhill Presbyterian church, fourteen miles north of downtown Bozeman, Montana. The porch was built specifically for the scene where the Maclean brothers climb out of their bedroom window
- The film is said to have changed the Fly Fishing landscape in Montana!
PG
- For the younger Family Members.
- Filmed in and around Flathead Valley, Flathead National Forest – and Glacier National Park
PG-13
- Parts were filmed at Blackfeet Indian Reservation and Glacier National Park
PG-13
- Featured intense whitewater scenes on the Kootenai River and the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Actress Meryl Streep almost drowned during the filming!
PG-13
- This classic tale was filmed in Glacier National Park
PG
- Areas near Grand Teton National Park were used as the setting for the frozen Russian landscape when Rocky went to the Soviet Union to fight Ivan Drago.
- The backdrop of old wooden buildings is Historic Mormon Row (in the Valley of Jackson Hole) – which is now considered a Ghost Town.
R-Rated Films
R
- The Hardy Bridge was closed to traffic Oct. 6, 1986, and remained closed until Oct. 20, 1986, for filming the iconic shootout between Eliot Ness’ Untouchables and Al Capone gangsters.
- If you love this movie – take a detour from Wolf Creek to see this famous spot!
R
- This cult classic was set and shot in the Livingston area
- The comedy about a pair of cattle rustlers in the 1970s was called “disastrously wrong” by film critic Roger Ebert!
R
- The iconic opening shots of the Torrance family driving to the Overlook Hotel are filmed on Going-to-the-Sun Road, leading into Glacier National Park.
R
- The iconic opening shots of the Torrance family driving to the Overlook Hotel are filmed on Going-to-the-Sun Road, leading into Glacier National Park.
R
- Not a movie but an acclaimed TV Show
- Starring Kevin Costner
- The Dutton Family Ranch is located in Montana just outside Yellowstone
- Season 4 is filmed exclusively in Montana
R
- The original Star Trek movie! Planet Vulcan was actually filmed in Yellowstone and Minerva Hot Springs
RVs on Screen
Ultimate Road Trip Playlists
We’ve curated a handful of Spotify playlists to pair perfectly with your travels!
Famous Musicians From Montana
Podcasts
- Interviews from professionals to details about specific locations, get ready for your trip or prepare to visit again. Get first hand information on the wildlife, history and geology from a professional guide, Adam Brubaker.
Recommended Maps
Recommended Guides
Campground Fun
S’mores Sticks
These are a must have for campfire nights! You can roast hot dogs and marshmallows all night long on these!
Table Top Fire Pit
So you can still enjoy s’mores even if there is a fire ban.
Disposable Charcoal Grill Pan
Check to be sure there aren’t any fire restrictions before you purchase this.
Fairy Lights
Bring some of these solar or battery-powered lights and hang them around your campsite…instant style for the environment!
Wint-O-Green Lifesavers
These are a must. Get a fresh pack, wait for night time around the campfire. Pop one in your mouth and crunch/grind it with your mouth open. You are in for a surprise! Trust us 🙂
Pop Up lantern
For those after-dark trips to the campground bathroom, or set it up on your picnic table for the evening.
Fire Starter
Helps with starting your campfire!
Kitchen & Bathroom
Drip Coffee Maker
An easy coffee solution for campsites without electric hookups (your RV’s coffee pot will only work when you have electricity).
Meat Thermometer
Make sure your meat is cooked through on the grill!
Disposable / Compostable Dishware / Utensils
Save on dishwashing and water.
Hanging Toiletry Bag
Save space in the RV bathroom.
Microfiber Towel
Compact, lightweight, super absorbent, and quick drying. Great for carrying with you to lakes, rivers, or rafting trips, or just as an extra towel in the RV.
Useful for RV Travel
Magnetic Hooks
Put them on the back bumper – and hang bathing suits to dry. Just remember to bring them in before you drive away!
Grill Gloves
To move the hot grill off the table when you are done grilling.
Dump Gloves
Keep hands clean during this task!
AC Inverter
You can use this to charge your phone or run low-power devices on household (AC) current without running the generator or plugging into shore power. (More on all of that in your Adventure Kit!)
Out & About
Binoculars
If you’re looking for an outstanding pair of binoculars, these are a great choice
Binoculars
A less expensive binocular option.
Kids Camera
Ideal for ages 3-8 years, this camera is easy for little hands to hold. Has video mode, selfie mode, in-built games, neck lanyard, and comes with an SD card
Disposable Camera
Consider for younger children, especially if they don’t have a phone yet.
Walkie Talkies
These are great for exploring. Give one to your kids (make sure you test it first). Then off they go!
Wet Wipes
Very handy.
Pet Waste Bags
Small and easy to carry for packing out trash.
National Park Passport
Preserve your memories of America’s national parks with this compact passport book.
Games For in the RV
Wiki Stix
Make sculptures on the windows!
Window Art
You can put up your creations on the RV windows!
