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. […]
We have been busy bees here since the holidays as many start to plan their summer vacations, particularly folks that are big planners because they want their trip to go just right or they have big families (takes a lot to coordinate 6-8 calendars, right?). We are already seeing limited availability of campgrounds along the […]
If one of your main objectives while on vacation is to view wildlife, here are some of the top National Parks to consider visiting, along with the types of wildlife you are most likely to see there: Glacier National Park, Montana. Best for: Grizzlies, mountain goats, elk, and deer. Unless you’re ready to get up […]
I’m sure that we could all use a better 2009 than 2008. With all the bad news out there, here’s some good news – Tracks & Trails had another record year! Thank you so much to all of our clients, especially the ones that took second, third or fourth trips with us and those that […]
Many factors will affect travel for pleasure in the next 12 months and we are seeing many reasons to book now for next year’s summer vacation. We realize that many folks are watching their wallets very closely and have concerns about their job security. Optimistically, we also see that most people are still working and […]
