When you think of National Parks in California, I’m sure Yosemite comes to the top of your mind. But did you know that Sequoia National Park, a largely unspoiled alpine realm with high-country lakes and mountain streams, snowfields and scores of peaks that top 13,000 feet, is only 150 miles south of Yosemite? Added bonus: […]
Yosemite National Park is home to rising monoliths, towering waterfalls, and endless hiking trails. It’s no wonder that tourists flock to the valley floor each summer, eager to take it all in. And because of the crowds, Yosemite has become infamous for difficult camping reservations. Now that you are competing with everyone else to grab [...]
The highest paved through road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road, leads visitors through spectacular high-alpine terrain, heading above treeline to an elevation of 12,000 feet and back down again while winding through Rocky Mountain National Park. In addition to providing unique access to wildlife spotting, scenic landscapes, and exploration opportunities, Trail Ridge Road [...]
Having been in the business of RV trip planning for 25+ years, we often hear the question, “What is the best RV trip?” The response to that question is nuanced, and we take pride in helping each traveler to find the best answer for their vacation. Below are five key factors we think you’ll find [...]
Alberta has five national parks: Banff, Jasper, Waterton Lakes, Wood Buffalo, and Elk Island. If you’ve already explored the National Parks of British Columbia with us, now it’s time to head east into Alberta. Alberta is home to North America’s largest mountain range and is a province whose motto is, fittingly, Fortis et Liber (Strong [...]
There are certain places in this world that are simply lovely. Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada is just such a destination. There is a special vibe that courses through its beautiful streams, lakes, mountainsides, and friendly rangers. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring it on a recent RV trip through the area and hope you [...]
At 68 miles in length and climbing dramatically in elevation from 5,550’ to just under 11,000’ at the summit, the Beartooth Highway and has earned both its nickname "The Most Beautiful Road in America" and its designation as a National Scenic Byways All-American Road. It also happens to be one of our favorite stretches of [...]
There are loads of fantastic smartphone apps out there to help make your next National Parks adventure your most fabulous adventure yet. Here are Tracks & Trails' five favorite national park apps. Check them out! National Parks by Chimani Chimani is all about the lover of National Parks. They offer free mobile apps to help [...]
If you have kids and have been to our National Parks, you’ve most likely heard of the Junior Ranger program. But did you know that there is a Junior Smokejumper program as well? West Yellowstone is home of the National Smokejumper Center, formed by a group of school teachers, foresters, pilots and retired smokejumpers. Between […]
For nearly all of our clients that start their trip in Salt Lake City and are heading north to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National parks, the first night is almost always at Bear Lake. Straddling the Utah and Idaho border, Bear Lake is a great place to get familiar with your RV as well as […]
