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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 vacation in our National Parks:

 

Horseback Riding on a Ranch, Paradise Valley

Family horseback riding through scenic mountain valley with snow-capped peaks and forested landscape in background

Saddle up, grab your cowboy hat and get ready to horseback ride through the beautiful Absoroka Mountains. A fun and immersive way for the whole family to soak up the surroundings.

Let the kids be cowboys and cowgirls on the Yellowstone, Big Sky, & Paradise Valley Family Vacation.

 

Float Rafting and Wildlife Spotting

Group of people in yellow safety gear whitewater rafting on a blue inflatable raft in a rocky river canyon

Imagine the fun of float rafting on the stunning Kenai River, immersed in the spectacular scenery, looking out for the incredible wildlife on the river banks as you glide by. Bears, moose, beavers and forest birds (including bald eagles!).

Float raft with the kids on the Kenai Fjords Family Vacation.

 

Ziplining, Yellowstone National Park  

Person ziplining through a forest canopy on a sunny day, suspended high above tall evergreen trees

If you’re after an activity with gentle thrills that every family member will love, then it’s hard to go past Ziplining over the Gallatin River in iconic Yellowstone National Park. Kids aged 6 years and up can enjoy the exhilaration of ziplining over magnificent limestone cliffs, enchanting pine forests and the rapids of the river below! 

Take the kids Ziplining on the Yellowstone Family Vacation.

 

Canyoneering in a Slot Canyon

Child rock climbing in a narrow canyon wearing safety gear and harness, with another climber visible below

An amazing combination of challenge, thrill, and sense of accomplishment. The kids will be telling their grandchildren about this experience! Rappeling down a slot canyon carved out in the sandstone rock in Zion National Park with expert guides with you every step of the way, will be a definite highlight of your vacation. 

Experience canyoneering with expert guides on the Bryce Canyon & Zion Family Vacation.

 

White-Water Rafting

Group of people white water rafting in a yellow boat with paddles raised, surrounded by turquoise river and forested cliffs

Brace yourself for fun on an exhilarating ride as you navigate the thrilling rapids of the Kicking Horse River, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies. With expert guides leading the way, your family will bond over splashes, laughs, and the unforgettable rush of whitewater adventure!

Share the thrill of a rafting trip on the Banff & Jasper Family Vacation.

 

Which National Park Adventure is Right for Your Family?

Do these unmissable activities sound like the kind of fun you'd like your family to experience? Check out our fully guided multi-day family adventures in our amazing National Parks, packed full of fun activities that all ages will enjoy.

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Just imagine your next family vacation that's all-inclusive and where everything is organized for you!