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Top Things to Do in Glacier National Park

We've handpicked the top things to do in Glacier National Park, which include driving Going-to-the-Sun Road, hiking to alpine lakes and overlooks, visiting Lake McDonald, exploring Many Glacier and Two Medicine, taking a scenic boat ride, watching wildlife from a safe distance, photographing mountain views, and rafting the Flathead River. First-time visitors should choose activities by season, region, difficulty, weather, and how much planning they want to handle. A guided Austin Adventures trip helps turn Glacier’s highlights, including Grinnell Lake, Iceberg Lake Trail, Hidden Lake Overlook, Lake Josephine, Swiftcurrent Lake, Two Medicine Lake, Going-to-the-Sun Road, and the Flathead River, into a smooth, memorable adventure.

NATIONAL PARKS

Which USA National Park Is Right for You?

Not sure which USA national park is right for your trip? Yellowstone is ideal for wildlife and geysers, Yosemite for waterfalls and granite cliffs, Grand Teton and Glacier for mountain scenery, Zion and Bryce Canyon for red-rock hiking, Grand Canyon for iconic views, and Kenai Fjords for Alaska glaciers and marine wildlife. Use this guide to compare national parks by season, travel style, activity level, and family fit, then find the adventure that feels right for your people and your pace.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Best Hiking Trails in Yellowstone National Park for Kids and Families

The best hiking trails in Yellowstone National Park for kids and families are short, scenic, flexible, and easy to pair with the park’s major sights. Upper Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Overlook, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Storm Point, Trout Lake, Lone Star Geyser, Fairy Falls, Two Ribbons Trail, and Brink of the Lower Falls are strong family options depending on your children’s ages, hiking experience, and the season. Families should plan around elevation, weather, wildlife safety, thermal-area rules, restroom access, snacks, and Yellowstone’s long driving distances.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s most rewarding national park trips, with geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife valleys, scenic drives, and hikes all woven into one unforgettable landscape. First-time visitors should plan around seasonality, driving distances, lodging availability, weather, and the park’s major regions. A guided Yellowstone trip can make the experience smoother by pairing iconic sights with expert timing, local insight, family-friendly pacing, and the freedom to enjoy the park without managing every detail yourself.

NORTH AMERICA

June is the Sweet Spot for U.S.A National Parks

June is the sweet spot for national parks: comfortable temperatures, wildflowers, fewer crowds, and long daylight. Explore our guided June departures.

NORTH AMERICA

A Guide’s View: The Yellowstone Moments Most Miss

See Yellowstone through a guide’s eyes, where quiet trails, shifting light, and wildlife rhythms reveal a side of the park many visitors miss. From foggy mornings in the Lamar Valley to the anticipation of scanning distant hills for wolves, the magic often lives in the in-between moments. When you begin to understand the landscape—the habits of its animals, the stories behind its valleys, the subtle signs along the trail—every sighting becomes richer and every step through Yellowstone feels more connected to the wild heart of the park. This deeper connection to place is what transforms a visit into something unforgettable: not just seeing Yellowstone, but truly experiencing it.

NATIONAL PARKS

The 15 Best National Parks to Visit in the U.S.

Out of the 63 national parks in the United States, narrowing down the best ones to visit is no easy task. Each park is extraordinary in its own way, offering diverse landscapes, rich ecosystems, and u

MONTANA

A River Runs Through It — A Guide's Perspective

We're excited to welcome Austin Adventures Guide, David, as he shares some of his favorite books — each one offering a deeper look into the places he explores. In the first of his book review series,

Kit Parks talks to Milli on the Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure

Kit Parks talks to Milli, a 61 year old Austin Adventures guest who recently went on the Kenai Fjords and Denali Adventure . Milli, a solo adventure traveler, shares her experiences on the trip, inclu

NATIONAL PARKS

The Grand Canyon — Nature’s Greatest Adventure

Theodore Roosevelt once said "The Grand Canyon fills me with awe. It is beyond comparison, beyond description; absolutely unparalleled throughout the world." This difficulty to express the sheer magni

FAMILY

Top 5 Unmissable Family Adventure Activities

What makes a family vacation one that you'll remember forever? It’s the fun you have together as you enjoy new activities. Here’s our pick of “unmissable activities” that make for a memorable vac

NEW ZEALAND

Why is New Zealand Such a Great Family Vacation Destination?

If you’re looking for a destination that the whole family will love, then New Zealand is the answer. Nestled in the South Pacific Ocean, Aotearoa (the Māori word for New Zealand) has a lot to boast ab

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