Yellowstone Adventure (Family Friendly)
August 2-6, 2009

Yellowstone! Established in 1872, this was the first land in the entire world set aside as a national park. It is still the premier gem of our national park system and features geysers, hot pots, mountains, lakes, wild animals, and a ton of activities for kids.

Our Yellowstone Adventure is designated as a Family Friendly Adventure but is open to everyone interested in traveling to Yellowstone. The tour takes place in Greater Yellowstone, which means it includes parts of nearby Montana as well. We begin our trip by meeting at the Billings Airport before shuttling directly to the Stillwater River for an afternoon river raft trip, the perfect start to our adventure. This is relatively easy Class II-III whitewater -  no experience is required and it is fit for the whole family.

After rafting, we head to Red Lodge, Zephyr Adventure's Montana home and one of the coolest small western towns you will ever see. That night we venture out to watch pig racing in the small town of Bear Creek.

The next morning we have a private tour of the Beartooth Nature Center, a home for injured animals, before driving into Yellowstone Park via the Beartooth Pass, one of the most scenic (and one of the highest, at nearly 11,000 feet) roads in the country! We spend two days in Yellowstone seeing the geothermal wonders, watching for wildlife, and learning about the incredible wonders of this place. Naturally, we visit Old Faithful to see Yellowstone's most famous attraction - the regular eruption that will amaze even repeat visitors.

Our last night and day is spent just outside the Park at Chico Hot Springs Resort in the Paradise Valley of Montana. This is sure to be your family's favorite! We are right in the middle of horse country and we join a local outfitter, saddle up, and go for a ride. Afterwards, we can relax and play in the large natural hot springs pool for which the Resort is famous.

We recommend this trip for kids ages 5-14 and we will always provide age-appropriate activities each day.

Child Prices
Kids aged 17 and under will receive a discount of 15% if they stay in a room with their parent (s). Age is determined as of the start date of the adventure.  If you require a separate room for your kids, the standard adult price applies.

Accommodations
Our first night we spend at Chateau Rouge, a condominium style hotel perfect for families, located in Red Lodge, Montana. Our third and fourth nights are spent in Yellowstone itself, either in the modern Canyon Lodge or the historic Old Faithful Lodge.  Both are mammoth log lodges, perfectly located, and full of history. Our final night we stay in the Chico Hot Springs Resort, a wonderful getaway that is over 100 years old and located right outside the Park in Paradise Valley.

For More Information

• Read an article about Yellowstone for Families.
• See our Yellowstone Frequently Asked Questions pages.
• Request a detailed Trip Description by email.