Family Vacations Directory - U.S. - Mountains West

USAMountainsWestFamily vacation spots: Denver, Colorado Springs, Vail, Aspen, Helena, Cheyenne, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Rocky Mountains National Park, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Park. Family vacation activities: camping, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, ranch stays, dinosaur digs, skiing, snow-boarding, snowmobiling, living history, theatre under the stars, music festivals, shopping, and rodeos. (Image provided by Destination Resorts, Colorado.)

U.S. - Mountains West by States:

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Montana: Gold West Country, Family Summer Vacations - Ghost Towns, Cowboy Stories, and Pool Time.

Located between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, the area is dotted with ghost towns, acres of wilderness, mysterious caverns and cowboy culture. Ride horseback; dig for gems; experience living history. Vacation Gold West Country style where summer is easy. [Read More]

Colorado: Cortez, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center - An Archaeology Adventure for the Whole Family.

Sharing a science adventure with your children can be rewarding for everyone. There is no substitute for learning while doing something that is real. [Read More]

Idaho: Creating a Family Vacation Road Trip with Lewis and Clark.

Getting out and doing as well as seeing the real stuff is energizing for everyone, which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. [Read More]

Idaho: Boise, Share a Family Adventure - Get on the Salmon River and Go.

Do the cool, rugged (not for sissies) Main Salmon with your favorite kid and share the thrills in an oar-rigged raft, paddle raft, or inflatable whitewater kayaks. Paddle like crazy and share the glide; this is the fun stuff better than TV. [Read More]

Wyoming: Jackson Hole, Family Vacation Fun - Discover Where the Wild Things Are.

“Show me wild new ways,” a wolfish Max commands in an early draft of Where the Wild Things Are. [Read More]

USA: Program Pairs Bike Rentals with Rail-Trails across United States.

Two fundamentals of recreation have come together as nationwide bike rental network RentaBikeNow.com joins forces with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), which drives the conversion of former railroad lines into recreational paths. [Read More]

Nevada: Reno, Family Rafting at the Truckee River Whitewater Park.

Whitewater is a perennial favorite summertime activity in Reno. Although "Park” is a rather misleading name because it is still the natural river, specially designed “drop pools” were constructed out of rocks and natural materials and the two channels of the river now run around an island. [Read More]

Nevada: Four Seasons of Family Friendly Vacation Ideas.

Nevada offers a cornucopia of family fun, year-round, both indoors and outdoors. In all four seasons there are great places to explore and adventures to discover. [Read More]

Utah: Moab, Family Vacation Fun Navigating the Green River in Rafts and Duckies.

It is not easy to stay in touch with active grandkids. Their schedules are as hectic as those of adults. It seems that each week brings one more way for children to pretend to do something that is like "real life". I have visited almost-to-scale models and waited bench-side near thrill rides. No more! My advice to parents and grandparents, get real. [Read More]

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

For active families RentBikesNow.com is 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 they can make it happen. [Read More]

Montana: Family Vacation Value File- Cheap, East & Fun.

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]

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]

Montana: West Glacier, Family Vacation Fun 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, Family Vacation Fun with 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]

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]

USA: CDTA Family Volunteer Vacation Adventures.

Combining family vacation time, volunteering and making a difference may be the perfect recipe for parents who wish to provide their children with less commercial and more meaningful experiences. Just imagine building the trail through the lava flows of New Mexico. What better way to connect with nature and enjoy time with your children. [Read More]

USA/Canada: Winter Family Vacation Fun – Snow Boarding Is My Thing.

Most of the year I swim and I surf. Catching waves is the best way that I can think of to spend a vacation except for snowboarding. The snow does it for me too. My parents like to ski but give me a board any day. [Read More]

USA: National Wildlife Refuges - Stepping Back in Time with Your Children.

From Montana to Florida and Delaware to South Dakota spring is a time to observe the amazing conversion of the seasons. America's First National Wildlife Refuge, tiny Pelican Island, hosts a celebration each March. The annual antics are really wild family fun to break up the monotony of daily life. [Read More]

USA: National Wildlife Refuges, Island and Beach Vacation Spots – Cheap, Easy, and Naturally Fun for Families.

Taking a green beach vacation just got easier and definitely cheaper. From Alaska to Puerto Rico and Pennsylvania to Oregon’s coast, the NWR island locations welcome visitors, not just the birds. [Read More]

USA: Arizona, California, and Nevada, Loews Hotels and Resorts - Spa Time Not Just for Mom Anymore.

As most parents already know kids are getting older younger and spa experiences for tweens and teens are finally becoming easier to arrange. At selected Loews Hotels and Resorts the family spa trend has become official - Kids Getting Older Younger (KYOG) and the advantage is obvious spa time for mom is part of the deal. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa - Avon, CO

There is a world of fun just waiting for your kids at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek. [Read More]
Hyatt Escala Lodge - Park City, UT

Explore Park City the Hyatt Way. [Read More]
Wingate by Wyndham - St. George, UT

Checkout our National Parks Package. [Read More]
Best Western Plus Denver Hotel - Denver, CO

Check out the savings with our Zoo Package. [Read More]
Colorado Springs: Comfort Suites & Sleep Inn Colorado Springs, CO

Check out our skiing, rafting, railroad and other packages. [Read More]

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Big Sky: Montana Family | Big Sky, Yellowstone & Paradise Valley

Experience 3 unbelievable spots with Austin-Lehman Adventures. The best in the West! [Read More]

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Comfort Suites Highlands Ranch - Denver, CO

Take a Colorado family getaway with us. [Read More]
Ennis: Northshore of the Madison - Ennis, MT

Enjoy the Wild West with your family. [Read More]

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Crowne Plaza - Denver, CO

Stay downtown with us for a weekend escape with the family. [Read More]
Big Sky: The Lodge at Big Sky

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Hyatt Regency at Colorado Convention Center - Denver, CO

Enjoy our Mile High city with your family. [Read More]

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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino - Incline Village, NV

Stay in our alpine paradise at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Casino and Spa. [Read More]

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Las Vegas: Best Western Plus North - Las Vegas, NV

Save on North Las Vegas vacations. [Read More]

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Silverton Casino Lodge - Las Vegas, NV

Stay with us and your kids can visit our 117,000 gallon aquarium in Las Vegas every day! [Read More]
Las Vegas: Ramada Hotel - Las Vegas, NV

Save on Las Vegas vacations [Read More]


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