If you plan to be at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on August 11 or 12, you are invited to attend the 18th annual Native American Heritage Days. The rich cultural diversity of the Colorado plateau, the Arizona Strip and the Grand Canyon will begin with a nature walk on Thursday, August 11, […]
Here at the Tracks & Trails office, surveys are beginning to show up in the mail from this year’s clients who have just returned from their RV vacations. We appreciate the time they have taken to complete these evaluations of our service, and we strive to use their suggestions to continually improve. We ask how […]
If you’re traveling this summer, be prepared for very unusual weather here in the West. This past winter’s record snowfalls have delayed opening of roads, parks, and campgrounds. And if that isn’t enough to worry about, now that the weather is warming up there are worries about rivers flooding. Here are some of the current […]
In my world, camping and fishing go hand in hand. I’d have a very hard time setting up camp near a lake or stream without throwing in a line, just to see if there’s any fish biting. I think it’s in my genes — my dad was an avid fisherman. A few years ago we took […]
Peter Lemieux of Athabasca Galier Icewalks was our guide when we took the Ice Cubed tour. Peter has been a guide for almost 30 years, so we were in good hands. Your experienced guide will evaluate your fitness level and see that you are properly outfitted before leading you across the glacier, steering you clear […]
Tracks and Trails offers our clients truly custom-planned RV vacations. Our trip consultants work with clients on an individual basis to create a vacation tailored to their unique needs and desires. Unlike a group tour, where the cost of organizing the trip is shared among many guests, our trip consultants spend time discussing expectations one-on-one […]
National Park Week is April 16-24. Entrance to any National Park is free the entire week, where the emphasis is on the obvious fact that getting outside is good for your health. There is a growing connection between public lands and public health, and what better way to foster this than with free admission? Admission […]
If your family plans on flying this year, you may want to try the following strategies to get the best possible prices on airline tickets. Plan to spend some time searching the internet. Sites like Kayak.com searches for the best fares, but they do not show every airline on their site (discount airlines like JetBlue […]
A great way to take in the sights is by climbing aboard a historic steam train, and it is an ideal family outing. If you are considering a western RV vacation and would like to incorporate a historic train ride in your itinerary, here are a few options: The Redwood Forest Steam Train is a […]
The Southwest has possibly the most spectacular red rock canyons in the world and canyoneering is an exciting way to explore them. The area in and around Zion National Park offers up some of the best canyoneering in the country. When it comes to guides, here at Tracks & Trails we’ve found a real gem in Zion Rock & Mountain […]
