There are inherent dangers when visiting our National Parks. Visitors should abide by the warnings posted and take basic safety precautions, but don’t always do so. This summer in Grand Teton National Park, “wildlife jams” associated with the presence of grizzly bears near park roadways required enhanced enforcement. (The allowable distance between visitors and wildlife […]
It’s hard to believe but the summer is quickly winding down. It’s been a busy travel season here at Tracks and Trails, and as we finish sending the last of our clients on their RV trips, our sights are turning to those clients who have already begun planning their 2012 trips. These clients become 2012 […]
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 […]
