RV vacations have been blowing up the travel scene this summer with more and more families using this once-novel form of transportation as a way to get out and see the country in a safe way. If you’ve been interested in planning an RV trip to Yellowstone, Zion, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountains, Lake Powell or other national parks but the logistics leave you overwhelmed, we’ve got just the program for you.
Tracks & Trails will do all the booking and planning for you—all you have to do is show up and enjoy the national parks with your family. With limited space in many national parks for the foreseeable future, booking by October 15 will get you the best availability. If you want to to lock in a trip for next summer—with the RV booked, itinerary planned and all reservation made—you should read on for the full scoop!
Mention RED TRICYCLE when booking to get $100 off an excursion.
The Logistics
What's the most overwhelming part of an RV vacation? All of the logistics. Booking an RV, reserving the campsites, picking your route and knowing what to pack is a lot to take on when you've never done it before. That's where Tracks & Trails comes in. You let them know the size of your group, your budget and where you want to go and they take it from there. They book you a motorhome from a high-quality supplier so you know what you'll be getting will sleep all your people and won't break down on the road.
Tracks & Trails has itineraries to take you to 17 gorgeous national parks in the U.S. and Canada. Once your route is selected, they'll use their experience to get you spots in the best campsites along the way and excursions with the best local outfitters in town. Whether you have them book activities or simply make suggestions for stops, your Tracks & Trails RV trip is completely personalized to your family's preferences. Mention RED TRICYCLE when booking to get $100 off an excursion.
SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef & Grand Canyon
Visit all five of Utah's national parks to tick "The Mighty Five" off your national parks list (and swing by the Grand Canyon while you're at it). Suggested activities include rafting the Colorado River, hiking part way into the Grand Canyon, traveling through Butch Cassidy country on a 4-wheel ATV and hiking to Angel’s Landing for a breathtaking view of Zion Canyon. One thing's guaranteed, you'll see the Milky Way like never before in this gorgeous area of the country.
Number of Nights: 8-13+
Travel Start Dates: April 1-Oct. 23, 2021
Price Range (for up to 4 guests): $4,990-9,840
Book here: tracks-trails.com/rv-trips/zion-bryce-lake-powell-grand-canyon/
Yellowstone, Grand Teton & Glacier
Tracks & Trails offers a number of customizable trips throughout the Yellowstone, Grand Teton & Glacier region. Your RV adventure will take you through Beartooth Highway, known as "The Most Beautiful Drive in America." Spend a day with your own naturalist guide and learn about the geology and history of Yellowstone from a local. Canoe beautiful Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park where calm waters reflect the mountains towering above you. Other trip highlights can include watching bison graze in the rolling hills, hiking in search of the Grand Prismatic Spring and ending the day relaxing in natural pools beside a rushing river, heated by a boiling spring.
Number of Nights: 8-13+
Travel Start Dates: June 20-August 24, 2021
Price Range (for up to 4 guests): $6,130-11,360
Book here: tracks-trails.com/rv-trips/glacier-yellowstone-grand-teton/
Banff & Jasper (Canada)
Spend a week or more exploring these spectacular national parks in Western Canada. Travel along the incredible Icefields Parkway which connects the parks and towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. Book a ride in a giant snocoach onto Athabasca Glacier, get a little wet and have a lot of fun on a mild whitewater raft trip and take a flightseeing tour over the huge icefields that cover this area of the Rocky Mountains.
Number of Nights: 8 to 13+
Travel Start Dates: June 15 to Sept.15, 2021
Price Range (for up to 4 guests): $5,260-6,080
Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon
This is the perfect time to add Yosemite to your national parks list. You'll start your journey in the Bay Area and then head east to Yosemite with its impressive waterfalls, towering cliffs, rounded domes and massive monoliths. Splash in an off-the-beaten-path swimming hole, accessible by a short hike in the southern part of Yosemite. Combine your visit to Yosemite with stops at Sequoia National Park to see the five largest Sequoia trees in the world, and Kings Canyon.
Number of Nights: 8 to 13+
Travel Start Dates: May 19 to Oct. 8, 2021
Price Range (for up to 4 guests): $5,224-9,540
Book here: tracks-trails.com/rv-trips/yosemite-sequoia-kings-canyon/
Mount Rushmore & Colorado
This trip is perfect for anyone interested in America’s history, from forts to huge rock carvings of historical figures. Starting in Denver, your journey will take you through Colorado and into Wyoming, just in time to see the nightly lighting ceremony at Mt. Rushmore. Go underground into the vast caves systems at Wind Cave and Jewel Cave in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Go way back in time as you check out the remains of mammoths from the Ice Age, and try your hand at a simulated paleontology dig.
Number of Nights: 8 to 13+
Travel Start Dates: Various, some starting as early as March 1, 2021
Price Range (for up to 4 guests): $5,124-7,880
Book here: tracks-trails.com/rv-trips/mount-rushmore-black-hills-devils-tower/
Get ready for your next adventure.
With RV travel surging in popularity, you'll want to start planning your 2021 trip soon. Tracks & Trails offers trips spring through summer and the earlier you book, the better chance you have at getting the preferred campsites and RVs. Start by checking out their planned trips and get in touch with an expert trip planner to get the ball rolling.
Still need more outdoor inspiration? Read more about the trips above or explore other the trips on the Tracks & Trails webpage.
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Mention RED TRICYCLE when booking to get $100 off an excursion.
—Kate Loweth
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