Family Vacations Directory - U.S. - Mountains West

USAMountainsWestFamily vacation spots: Montana’s Gold West Country, Phillipsburg, Denver, Colorado Springs, Vail, Aspen, Helena, Bozeman, Cheyenne, Cody, Boise, Salt Lake City, Carson City, Las Vegas, Rocky Mountains National Park, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Park. Family vacation activities: camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, wrangling, whitewater rafting, swimming, fishing, ranch stays, dinosaur digs, pow-wows, bison watching, skiing, skating, snow-boarding, snowmobiling, living history, art museums, theatre under the stars, music festivals, spas, shopping, baseball, rodeos, and hot springs. (Image provided by Destination Resorts, Colorado.)

U.S. - Mountains West by States:

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California/Nevada: Lake Tahoe and Reno, Family Vacation Ideas – Fishing, Sailing, and the Comstock Silver Lode.

Reno, Carson City as well as both North and South Lake Tahoe provide families on vacation with days packed with summer recreation, and nights featuring cowboy stories and awesome Shakespeare under the starts. With miles of trails to ride and hike plus kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and golf at more than 50 spots in the area – it’s all about fun outside. [Read More]

Colorado: Steamboat Springs, Family Vacation Ideas - Skiing, Sleigh Rides, and Snow Shoeing.

Known by many as “Ski Town USA,” community maintains old-fashioned charm and conveys a friendly welcoming atmosphere. More than 40 Olympians call Steamboat home and smile at the mention of Howelsen Hill, their in-town ski hill. Steamboat Ski area is the second largest ski area in Colorado and receives more than 300 inches of snow on average. [Read More]

World: Green Spots, Earth Friendly, Family Friendly Vacations.

Our list of earth friendly family vacation ideas includes the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Galapagos, Montana and Peru. Each resort or tour offers unique services and experiences ideal for sharing with your children. Experience a connection with nature; engage in local customs; walk in the rain forest; hike to a geyser; swim with sea turtles; float down a river. [Read More]

USA: Cross-Country Skiing the Ultimate Field Trip for Healthy Family Fun.

Who doesn't want to do something that's easy, fun and affordable? Cross-country skiing vacations are becoming more popular because they are easy, fun, affordable, and dare I say healthy for everyone. The adrenaline rush from a morning on the trails with your kids will yield more than a calorie burn burn. Winter feels good! [Read More]

Montana: Vacation Value File.

The family vacation in the Big Sky Country is a journey for the senses. Sweatshirt mornings and nights blanketed with stars provide the best fuel for vacation memories. [Read More]

USA: WinterTrails Celebrates 15 Years of Free Winter Family Fun in January 2010.

Winter Trails offers children and adults new to snow sports a chance to try snowshoeing and/or cross-country skiing FREE at venues throughout North America. [Read More]

USA: Mountains West - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Looking for a mini break which includes fun for the whole family? Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families from Utah and Montana to Nevada and Colorado. [Read More]

USA/Canada: Shell Hospitality Vacations – Offering Earth Friendly Family Vacation Savings.

Spanning the continent and including Hawaii, Shell Hospitality locations offer guest savings. Going away “green” will save money but not reduce the fun. [Read More]

Colorado: Florissant, The Nature Place Offers A Splendid Family Nature Safari.

For families that enjoy the mountains and want to combine adventure and learning, The Nature Place, near Colorado Springs, is the perfect match. They have created a family vacation that blends family activities with "kids only" favorites. [Read More]

Worldwide: Park Hyatt Locations – Create a Unique Urban Family Adventure on Wheels.

If greening your next urban family adventure is on your wish list then this new earth friendly - family friendly benefit is perfect. Hyatt guests at 25 global locations may now take advantage of the new specialty bicycle program. [Read More]

Colorado: Denver, Family Vacation Ideas – Dinosaurs, Cockpits, and Komodo Dragons.

Located on the eastern baseline of awesome Rocky Mountains, Denver is trendy, spunky and definitely family friendly. Sunshine makes the difference more than 300 days of the year making the city attractive to anyone who enjoys being outside. The city maintains the nation's largest city park system and provides more than 650 miles of paved bike pathways. It is a city for first class family field trips. [Read More]

USA: Mountains West, Secret Family Vacation Places -Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.

The geographic vastness of the American West makes pinpointing excellent family vacation spots slightly challenging. The horizons are broad and the adventure authentic. Follow the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene’s; visit the ghost town of Bannock in Montana; try fly-fishing with your kids; dig for dinosaurs in Wyoming. Variety is at your finger tips. [Read More]

USA: Family Vacation Fun –Now You Can Rent Bikes in 144 Cities Across North America.

We have just learned of a great resource to compliment a family vacation.If you have no intention to travel with your own bikes yet enjoy bike riding with your children then we have a solution for you. [Read More]

Nevada: Incline Village, Lake Tahoe – Sand, Sun, and Shakespeare under the Stars.

Families heading to Lake Tahoe for a little summer sun needn’t head inside when the day grows long, but instead can linger on the warm sand beaches of Sand Harbor State Park for the 36th season of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare. Staging two Shakespeare plays and a contemporary musical encircled by the immense beauty of Lake Tahoe, the Festival offers a not-to-be-missed theatrical event. [Read More]

Montana: West Glacier, Flathead Whitewater with Kids.

Glacier Raft Company located at Glacier Outdoor Center is about five minutes from the western entrance to Glacier National Park. From this location on the planet they offer families whitewater at its best. From half-day junkets to high energy six-day adventures, they have created a river experience with just right amount of zing to make the kids thrilled and the adults happy. [Read More]

Colorado: Estes Park, Rocky Mountain Highs.

I remember the day we first met. It had just finished raining, and the clouds were breaking up as they crawled across the Mummy Range of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Her dark brown hair reflected the morning light giving it polished, copper-like appearance. I walked slowly up to her, not knowing what to say. I let out feeble “good morning” like a first grader greeting his teacher for the first time. Admittedly, I was intimidated by her looks, her size. Her name was Mary. She was pushing seven feet tall, had four legs, wore a saddle, and she was to be my companion for the next two hours. [Read More]

Colorado: The Nature Place, Hanging Out with Nature.

With kids it isn’t where, how far or how fast we go, but what we see along the way. The most remarkable sights in nature are often close at hand. At The Nature Place the staff is trained to slow things down for guests so everyone sees more. [Read More]

California/Nevada: Lake Tahoe and Reno, Family Vacation Ideas with Teens – Summer Lake Kayaking, Mountain Hikes, and Cool Shakespeare.

From hiking and backpacking to mountain biking, kayaking and sailing, the choices are endless. Try horseback riding or go fly fishing; arrange a boat tour or ascend in a hot-air balloon; escape by jeep or relax at a spa, summer in the mountains at the lake is the best. [Read More]

Nevada: Las Vegas, Family Vacation Ideas, Cowboys, The Stratosphere, and The Dolphin Habitat.

Loaded with glitz and glamour, casinos and nightlife it is hard to imagine the words Las Vegas and family vacation in the same sentence but in reality the city offers plenty for families. First off, the arid landscape surrounding all of the glitz is ideal for hiking and biking. Remember, it’s a dry heat so you do really sweat. From desert habitats, indoor amusements, dolphins and tigers to Star Trek, Old West and Cirque du Soleil, it’s all good [Read More]

Tours: Eco Family Adventures, Pure Family Fun - River Rafting, Sailing, and Hiking in the Rain Forest.

Raft the Middle Salmon in Idaho; hike through a Costa Rican cloud forest; sail the Agean Sea along the coast of Turkey or cruise among the Galapagos Islands, the choices are perfect for an earth-friendly family adventure. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Lake Tahoe, Nevada: Resort at Squaw Creek

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Las Vegas, Nevada: Desert Rose Resort

Go green & save up to 10% on your family vacation. [Read More]

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Deer Lodge, Montana: Gold West Country Family Adventures

Lively western spirit can be found here. [Read More]

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Salmon River Fork, Idaho: Eco Family Adventures - Idaho

Raft with your kids – wilderness, whitewater, campfires, and fun. [Read More]

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Yellowstone Country, Montana: Yellowstone Family Adventure

Geysers & Grizzlies will be seen! Hike into the Yellowstone's backcountry, through the rainbow spray of a thundering waterfall and a shooting geyser. [Read More]

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Teton National Park, Wyoming: Teton/Yellowstone Family Adventure

Bull Moose to Bucking Broncos just for the fun of it. Yellowstone & Teton National Parks are a paradise for family adventure. Our expert guides create a secure and rewarding environment, full of challenge, accomplishment and fun. [Read More]

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Big Sky Country, Montana: Montana Big Sky Family Adventures

Cowboys, canyons, & campfires hiking, biking, horseback, and rafting Big Sky country. [Read More]

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Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Adventures Wyoming

All-inclusive, fully guided, biking, hiking, horseback riding and river rafting. [Read More]

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PURE Rooms - Allergy Free Sleeping Spots

Checkout PURE Rooms - Allergy Free Sleeping Spots in the USA. [Read More]

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Polaris, Montana: High Country Tours and Lodge

Memories from time spent in our mountain paradise with your family will last a lifetime! [Read More]

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Moab, Utah: Plan a Road Trip to Utah

We can work wonders to help make your family vacation a rewarding experience. We can help plan and design your trip down to the smallest detail. Just enter your starting point and we will make sure you end up in Utah. [Read More]

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West Glacier , Montana: Glacier Raft Company

Raft the Flathead with your kids. [Read More]

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Glacier, Montana: Glacier Outdoor Center Cabins

Great place for a reunion. [Read More]

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Helena, Montana: Wingate Inn Family Stays

Contact us and we will create a family vacation package to fit your interests. [Read More]

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Boise, Idaho: Destination Wilderness Rafting

Raft the Salmon River with your kids. [Read More]

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