Many consider a family RV vacation because it can be more affordable than staying at a luxury resort. However, the cost of an RV adventure can add up. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to easily cut costs. 1. Look for the Cheapest Places to Park. It’s possible to find […]
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 […]
Our latest trip “On the Trail of Crazy Horse” takes in the Battle of the Little Bighorn National Monument, Devil’s Tower National Monument and the Black Hills, including the Crazy Horse Monument. It starts out of Billings, Montana, and heads through the Indian Reservations. You can also tour the gold mines by Deadwood and Lead (leed), […]
I saw details of the ride last year when I received an e-mail at work from South Dakota State Parks. While it was too late to sign up for the 2009 ride, I “calendared” the sign up date for 2010. I contacted 3 friends who I thought might really enjoy doing a scenic bike ride, […]
For those of you traveling this summer, here are some tips that are not generally common knowledge to most people: Rent a car by the hour. It’s not always necessary or cost-effective to rent a car by the day. Several major U.S. cities now have hourly rentals. Hertz, Enterprise, and Zipcar ($50 annual fee […]
Although Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a well-known fishing spot, the recreational possibilities do not stop there. Its clear waters, lush forests, diverse trails and campgrounds draw nature lovers and sportsmen alike. Flaming Gorge straddles the Wyoming and Utah border, and the lake stretches for 91 miles with 375 miles of shoreline. Flaming Gorge Lake is […]
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 […]
So, Black Friday is here and gone. Cyber Monday has had its moment in the sun, too. And while it appears that folks are spending less this holiday season, more are out there looking for bargains and deals. So where does Tracks & Trails fit in to that? Well, if you are thinking of […]
We just received a survey from one of our clients that talked about what we were able to do for them while they were on the road. The Duff family was on a custom trip that took them through the Black Hills, Devil’s Tower, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. When Mrs. Duff experienced severe […]
Even when you rent an RV, we’ve found it to be more economical and affordable than renting a car and paying for hotel rooms and all those meals out. On a recent trip to Florida, 2 nights hotel, transportation, and one day at a theme park including all those meals out, cost us over $700. […]
