Yellowstone Vacation

Family Wanted for Yellowstone/Teton National Park Tour

Monday, April 9, 2012 by Melissa Ladvala

 

Melissa here, playing match maker! Are you looking to travel to Yellowstone National Park in July? Do you have active young boys? We have an awesome family of 4 looking to join our July 22nd Yellowstone National Park Family trip but they are hoping to travel with another family who has boys. Their boys are ages 9 and 11. Are you the perfect fit?

Yellowstone National Park is a paradise for adults and kids alike. Our expert guides create a secure and rewarding environment full of challenge, accomplishment and fun. Combined with exceptional accommodations and classic dining, this is the ultimate family adventure!

If you have any questions send me an email at melissa@austinlehman.com or give me a call 800.575.1540

Or for more information on our family Yellowstone vacations and to download a detailed itinerary visit our trip page: Yellowstone National Park Family

Heart Pumping Adventure Vacations to Yellowstone

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Plan your family adventure vacation with Austin-Lehman on our all-inclusive package where you indulge in heart pumping adventure with your family. We take care of your safety while you break all barriers to face your fears and prove yourself courageous in front of your kids.

The trip is all the more rewarding when you watch your kids do things that you never imagined them doing before. Explore Yellowstone Park and the amazing natural wonders like numerous geysers, mud pots, thundering waterfalls and serene lakes. Walk on the unexplored path of the forest off the main road and watch wild animals like grizzly bears, bison, elk and wolves in their natural abode.

Visit Old Faithful, the oldest geyser of the Yellowstone National Park, which splashes boiling water up to 160 feet high. Hiking vacations with the entire family provide a great memorable experience. Being able to enjoy crisp, clean air while climbing rugged hilltops brings inspiration to everyone that participates. With hiking options for every level from beginners to professionals, everyone can enjoy the simply breath taking views that hiking through the Park provide. The experience of a holiday with our adventures will give you memories to cherish a lifetime.
 

Family Fun in Wyoming

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Family adventure vacations are double the fun with our adventure trips to Grand Teton and Yellowstone.  These national parks are wonderful playgrounds for the young and old alike.   Antelope Flats is great area to bike with family.  The flat land makes it easy to bike leisurely while taking in the scenic views of the Teton mountain range.  

While there, you’ll observe bison and antelopes grazing the fields. Hiking vacations really add to the adventure, and with plenty of trails to choose from, Grand Teton National Park makes a six day vacation way too short. The Jackson Lake area also offers trails for different levels of experience. All trails have scenic routes so everyone will have an enjoyable time.  Those who enjoy water based activities will definitely want to try kayaking in the calm waters of Jackson Lake.  Adventure seekers can conquer the rapids of the Snake River.  And after a full day of being on the water, relieve your tired muscles at the Teton Mountain Lodge Spa.

While on this vacation in the Wyoming area, you’ll also want to take some time to explore Yellowstone Park. Hiking trails lead to Storm Point where kids will enjoy spotting marmots and other forest critters may lurking amidst forest trees and the grasslands. Rocky promontories overlook Yellowstone Lake, and a visit to the Grand Prismatic Spring will enthrall everyone with its vivid colors.  

Have a wonderful Wyoming trip with the family by reviewing our adventure vacation packages available in our online travel catalog.
 

Experience the Great Outdoors in Montana

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Austin-Lehman Adventures Montana

Night skies filled with stars, towering trees, majestic wildlife and clean, brisk air are closer than you think. Yellowstone National Park vacation packages can prove it.

Montana vacations provide an impeccable way to explore a beautiful place untouched by nature with majestic wildlife roaming freely in their beloved home. Explorers who appreciate the water can experience fishing, kayaking or rafting in the spectacular white water of the Yellowstone River. Animal lovers will love looking out for elk, bison, bears and eagles.

Kids will enjoy snacking on delicious fruit kebabs on the lovely shore of a glacial stream in Beehive Basin, where they can dip their feet in an alpine lake surrounded by wildflower studded hillsides. If you dare, raft the Yellowstone River, the longest free-flowing river in North America. To unleash your inner cowboy, saddle up for a gentle horseback ride up Pine Creek to the Absaroka Mountains and enjoy awe inspiring scenery unlike anything else in the world.  

Austin Lehman adventures are the perfect choice for families looking to create lasting memories with each other. Plan your family’s trip to Yellowstone Park this year by visiting our online catalog to learn more about all of the activities available in our vacation travel itineraries. Get ready for the vacation of a lifetime.
 

Face Your Fears with Family Adventure Vacations

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 by Tour Support Team

We at Austin-Lehman understand the diverse interests, varying personalities and different athletic levels of people in a family. And that is why our family adventure vacations are especially designed with loads of activities and something to suit everyone.

Yellowstone Park
On your journey into one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Yellowstone Park, you’ll be amazed to see the spectacular scenic beauty of America’s oldest national park. It’s a place that has fun activities for everyone including kids and adults, and a week-long stay in this natural paradise definitely brings out the kid in you. Our guides make sure you experience the joy of adventure without worrying about your kids’ security. While in Yellowstone, drive through the Hayden valley, but watch out for grizzly bears lazing around and playing with their cubs in their natural abode. You might even catch a glimpse of wolf, bison, elk and eagles while on your wildlife adventure. Register your kids as “junior rangers” before starting the hike into Yellowstone’s marvellous backcountry.

Grand Canyon
Take a tour of the Grand Canyon National Park on our Grand Canyon Vacations, and you’ll be overwhelmed at the sight of the gigantic structure of the canyon spread across 277 miles of land. There cannot be a better experience where parents can soak up and relax in natural pools while kids are playing and splashing in water nearby. The cascading waterfalls are a welcome respite after your day of hiking.

No matter which family vacation you choose, we have something special for every member of the family. Visit us online to learn more about our exciting family vacations where we handle all the details for you.
 

Top Three Favorite Adventure Activities When Visiting Yellowstone Park

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 by Tour Support Team

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Yellowstone Park is one of those destinations that every family must visit at least once in their lifetime. Imagine a big blue sky, soaring mountain peaks and acres of lush backcountry seemingly untouched by the outside world. Then multiple that by at least 5, and you begin to understand the enormity and magnificence of this stunning national park.

With so many activities and sights to see, it can be a challenge to get everything in, but our Yellowstone tours offer all the enough excitement and fun to deliver a full and exceptional family adventure that won’t ever be forgotten. Here are the top 3 adventure activities every family will enjoy while on an Austin Lehman tour of the park.

Hiking
Spring vacations in Yellowstone offer guests such a natural setting for hiking that they might not ever want to stop. The fresh air and exercise as families venture out on the trail is only the tip of the iceberg. Hiking as a family really brings everyone together in such an awe inspiring and peaceful place.

Whitewater Rafting
No experience is needed to participate in this cool (and wet) river rafting experience. The Yellowstone River is the longest free flowing river of its kind in the U.S. (lower 48 states) with inspiring scenic views.

Horseback Rides
A gentle walking horseback ride takes everyone up Pine Creek as they venture on their four legged friends into the Mountains of Absaroka. The incredible views of the mountain top lookouts as the family ventures out with 4th generation Montana cowboys will create long lasting memories sure to be spoken of for years to come.

Don’t wait to experience this family trip of a lifetime. Visit us online to find out how to book your vacation today.
 

Our First Adventure Vacation with ALA

Sunday, April 1, 2012 by Austin-Lehman Travel Reviews
Our family vacation to Montana and Yellowstone Park was our first experience with Austin-Lehman, and we definitely plan to be back! The guides were great. The itinerary was perfect. We ate very well. As a matter of fact, we were treated like VIPs and loved every minute of it. I noticed from the very beginning that you guys treat your customers like family, and it shows throughout the entire trip. And talk about great food! It was diverse and tasty. The Chico Hot Springs Resort was our favorite, and I think our dinner with them was the best! The guides were very friendly and professional. Keep doing what you are doing. Don’t ever change a thing – it was perfect!

Name: Sam Shaw
City: Hillsdale
State: New Jersey
Country: USA

Start the Summer Right with Adventure Vacations to Yellowstone

Sunday, April 1, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Austin-Lehman Adventures Yellowstone

There’s no better time to see Yellowstone National Park than well…just about any time. Yellowstone Park is one of those destinations that offer an incredible adventure vacation any time of year. Each season in the park provides a unique experience for travelers.


As you might imagine, the busy time of the year is in the summer between June and September with the busiest months being July and August. Of course, our adventure vacation packages bring our guests to backcountry locations where crowds are few so that the magnificence of the landscapes and unique natural features can be fully appreciated.

An abundance of wildflowers greet visitors in June and July, and June, in particular, brings plenty of wildlife for travelers to see and snap photos. In September the fall flowers are in bloom and the elk come calling their mates. The winter brings an abundance of snow along with opportunities to snowshoe and glide through the trail on snowmobile.

Our Montana vacations offer summer travel times to Yellowstone to experience all the nature and wildlife that this season brings. We also have a five day wintertime journey in February for those ready to hit the scenic slopes with cross country skiing and snowshoeing, and of course, no winter adventure is complete without ice skates and snow mobiles too!

Call today or visit our website to learn more about visiting Montana and Yellowstone this year.
 

Bond with Each Other with Family Adventure Vacations

Sunday, April 1, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Vacations are great source of energy and relaxation for many people. Family adventure vacations also happen to provide a little something more – an opportunity to bond with family members.

There’s no better travel destination to experience some great family time than on our Yellowstone tours.  The clean air and beauty of Yellowstone Park offers such an amazing environment to experience nature and each other. The lively scents for morning walks, the deep natural silence and stunning landscape vistas are ideal for reconnecting and reviving relationships. There’s something spiritual about being surrounded by mountains, open plains and flowing water that just begs travelers to stay a while.

Hiking through the winding trails to encounter wildlife or find the majestic Old Faithful provides a lifetime experience that is truly unforgettable. White water rafting down the Yellowstone River brings some exciting fun, and spotting wildlife in its natural habitat offers such a different view than typical viewing behind fences at a zoo. The whole family enjoys time on horseback riding through the stunning landscapes, and parents also have the opportunity to spend a little alone time together while the kids have a pizza party pool side at the Chico Hot Springs.

Request our travel catalog to begin your family adventure by calling us at (800) 575-1540 or visiting us online today.

 

Montana Vacations Winter Getaway

Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Tour Support Team

If you missed our Big Sky Winter Getaway this month then it is time to definitely start planning now for next year’s Montana vacations in the winter season. Our wintertime family excursion to southwest Montana lasts 6 days and gives families all the soft power, ski slopes and stunning scenery that you could ever need for good winter fun.

This hiking vacation offers a little something for everyone. Ski or snowboard lessons from the Big Sky Resort will have your skills in tip top shape so you can make a run on the slopes or cross country in Yellowstone Park. Some in the group may want to try their luck on a snowmobile touring the picturesque winter vista of the park or snowshoe in the backcountry of Moonlight Basin.

The whole family will want to try their hand on the dogsled as it speeds through Moonlight Basin as well, and photography buffs will want to have the camera at the ready to snap shots of the indescribable big sky country that is Montana. Spending time with the family on vacation has never been so fun, and really, where else can families dine in a dinner yurt?

Learn more about winter family adventure vacations to Montana and other destinations by visiting our online travel site or giving us a call to request a catalog.
 

Custom Adventure Vacations to Make Fit Your Style

Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Tour Support Team

While we offer a large selection of adventure vacations to destinations around the world, there are some adventurers who want to add a little customization to their travel itineraries. That’s why our custom adventure trips can be just the ticket to the vacation of a lifetime for you, your family or group.

For over 20 years we’ve been designing custom itineraries for couples adventures, honeymoons, reunions and family adventure vacations. Whether you want to adventure to the tulip fields of Holland or experience a whitewater rafting adventure down the Yellowstone Park River, we can help put the accommodations, dining and activities together to make your trip or event really special.

All we need to design a complete custom vacation package is information about what you and your group envision as the ideal vacation spot and a list of activities you all enjoy. With just that information, we can put together a week or two weeks of fun adventure for everyone.

So if you’re dreaming of a tropical Hawaiian paradise or a family reunion in Zion National Park, we can make it happen. It’s best to start planning your adventure tours early to ensure that everyone has enough time to schedule vacation time around the custom itinerary. Give us a call at (800) 575-1540 to learn more or request our travel catalog.
 

Our Perfect Yellowstone Vacation

Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Austin-Lehman Travel Reviews
My family and I dreamed about visiting Yellowstone Park so I was thrilled when my husband surprised us by booking our trip last summer. We had never been on a guided tour before, and I have to say everything about the trip was excellent. The travel plans were executed perfectly from start to finish including the yummy snacks. Thanks again to the professional folks at Austin Lehman for a wonderful Montana adventure!

Name: Bridget
City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio
Country: USA

Bring on the Challenge of Yellowstone Park

Monday, March 26, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Austin-Lehman Adventures Yellowstone National Park

Explore the unparalleled beauty and wonders of Yellowstone Park with your whole family. Austin- Lehman organizes family adventure vacations that are equally entertaining for kids and adults. We make sure that you achieve a sense of accomplishment by journeying with us to the ultimate fun destination.

This year take the challenge, and join us on a week-long adventure trip to Yellowstone National Park, the first national park of the country. Visit the Yellowstone Lake centered over the largest super volcano of the continent, Yellowstone Caldera. The park has numerous other lakes, geysers and mud pots. The Old Faithful geyser is a must visit place. Trek through the subalpine forest, and enjoy the spectacular view of wildlife in their natural abode. Watch grizzly bears, eagles, bison, elk and wolves live as you drive through Hayden Valley.  

Families want to make sure to try rafting in beautiful Yellowstone River that is an apt place for both beginners to professionals. Before starting the hike, register your kids as “junior rangers”, then enjoy hiking through the backcountry exploring thundering waterfalls and shooting geysers spraying steaming water up to approximately 100 feet high in the air. We make your adventure trips worthwhile by incorporating a variety of activities to suit the diverse interests of your family. It will be a trip that will explore your wild side, and you’ll watch your kids face their fears while learning to take up new challenges.
 

The Best Vacation Ever!

Monday, March 26, 2012 by Austin-Lehman Travel Reviews
Our Yellowstone Park Adventure was the best vacation we’ve ever taken. We loved the “red carpet” and surprise snacks. I don’t think we have laughed so much or really enjoyed each other’s company while on the road. What a great group of people! I can’t say enough kind things about our guides, Michael and Blair. Our group was small so there was a lot of one on one time. Our two guides were the nicest people I think I’ve ever met. It really felt like we had known them forever. They were very knowledgeable and caring. We sang and shared experiences together so this trip will stay forever in our memories and hearts. Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful vacation!

Name: Donna Evans
City: Harrisburg
State: PA
Country: USA

Families Wanted for Yellowstone/Tetons Adventure

Monday, March 26, 2012 by Mindy Vanderhoof

Mindy here, today I'm looking for some active families who are looking for a exciting summer adventure! Our Wyoming Family | Yellowstone/Teton adventure lets families explore the best of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park on a 6 day/5 night family adventure. Our July 1-July 6 departure is looking to be a teen filled trip, so we are actively looking for some more families with teens that would like to join some other awesome families on this amazing Yellowstone vacation.

Our Yellowstone National Park vacations give the whole family a chance to experience the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone, kayak Jackson Lake right in front of the Grand Tetons, get wet rafting some of Wyoming's finest whitewater through the scenic Snake River Canyon and bike through Jackson Hole valley and Antelope Flats past herds of bison and historic log cabins. Not to mention enjoying a real wild west rodeo in Jackson Hole, yee haw!

Yellowstone and Teton National Park are paradises for adults and kids alike. In addition our expert guides create a secure and rewarding environment full of challenge, accomplishment and fun. Combined with exceptional accommodations and classic dining, this is the ultimate family adventure!

For more information and a detailed itinerary visit our Wyoming Family | Yellowstone/Teton trip page or I would be happy to answer any of your questions, just send me an email at mindy@austinlehman.com or give me a call at 800.575.1540

your personal travel consultant,

Mindy Vanderhoof

Also check out our video on our Wyoming Family Adventure!

Our Top 10 List of Why Families Should Travel with Austin Lehman

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 by Austin-Lehman Travel Reviews
The Yellowstone Tour for families was absolutely awesome! Don’t ever change a thing about this adventure trip. There were just so many great things about the vacation that we created our own top 10 list of reasons every family should travel with Austin Lehman Adventures.

#10 Food – These are not your grandma’s picnic lunches.
#9 Surprises – Around every corner and tree.
#8 Fun – Never boring, always something different.
#7 Locations – Your family will hike to locations you would never find on your own & the views are incredible!
#6 Personalization – Make friends with people that fit well with your group.
#5 Convenience – You will be pampered from beginning to end.
#4 Education – We learned so many things about our own country that we had never heard before.
#3 Blair – Our guide was so accomplished, skilled and very special.
#2 Trish – Our other guide was so sweet, knowledgeable, fun and accommodating
#1 Matty – Our third guide, who was just plain awesome in every way!

Name: The O’Brien Family
City: Bethlehem
State: Pennsylvania
Country: USA

Magnificent Montana

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Austin-Lehman Adventures Montana

Montana vacations are just marvelous for those looking to experience natural beauty at its finest. The pleasant scent of pine trees, crisp, clean air, majestic mountains just waiting to be hiked and wildlife galore, Montana offers beauty and excitement for everyone in the family.

Family adventure vacations to Montana truly offer something for everyone. Whether you want to explore by horseback through nature trails or if you’re more comfortable staying on the ground and enjoying a calm day filled with fishing, Montana never sees a shortage of fun activities. Rafters will enjoy a journey down the Yellowstone River. Register the kids as Junior Rangers and explore the beautiful Yellowstone Park.  During the winter, hit the slopes and spend the day skiing or snowmobiling or just relax and take in the winter wonderland view with a nice, hot mug of hot chocolate by a crackling fireplace.  

When you return home, share pictures with your family of the erupting geyser that you had been waiting to see in person, the splendid wildlife that you were so excited to get a glance of and the beautiful scenery of Montana that will now be a memory for you to keep forever.

Call today to schedule unforgettable memories with Austin-Lehman Adventures – (800) 575-1540.
 

Family Adventure Vacations to Yellowstone

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Austin-Lehman Adventures Yellowstone

Take your family on an adventure trip with Austin-Lehman and explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park with your kids. Family adventure vacations are customized tours to satisfy the diverse interests of everyone in a family. With 38 years of experience, it has become a specialty of Austin-Lehman to make sure that each trip is fulfilling and worthwhile. Montana vacations featuring activities like hiking, cycling, horseback riding, camping and rafting are a complete family destination. Discover Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky and Paradise Valley all on a single adventure trip with Austin-Lehman.

Talking about the beauty of landscapes in Yellowstone just can’t be enough. You have to be there to experience the soul of this place. Serene lakes, cascading waterfalls and rafting in the Yellowstone River is a heart pumping experience. Hike along the vibrant flower beds in the backcountry of Yellowstone and admire the mystic beauty. Visit the Old Faithful and numerous other geysers in the region.

Ski the biggest resort of America in Big Sky, and indulge in cross country skiing and snowboarding. Pedal on your own pace along the picture perfect landscapes in the Gallatin Valley. Rest in between and munch on fruit kebabs, and as you reach the Beehive Basin, soak your feet in the alpine lake while relaxing under the clear blue sky.

Visit our online travel destination catalog to learn more about Montana, Yellowstone and other adventurous vacations planned just for you.
 

Go Big Sky with Our Montana Vacations

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Austin-Lehman Adventures

Austin-Lehman offers the most exciting adventure vacation packages for adventure lovers. Go wild on Montana vacations and explore the Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, Big Sky and Paradise valley; all on one trip. Explore the picturesque backcountry of Yellowstone hiking through the stream side trails and along side vibrant flora and fauna of the park. Watch grizzly bear playing around with its cubs in the forest and catch a glimpse of many other wild animals like wolves, bison, elk, bald eagle etc. Marvel at nature’s wonders as you come across numerous mud pots, geysers, hot springs, cascading waterfalls and snow- capped mountains. Raft in the white waters of Flatbed River and its various branches around Glacier National park and explore the spectacular scenery of the park and its nearby villages. A large part of the river is quite mellower for the beginner rafters though that does not make it any less exciting.

Visit the cowboy ranch with herds of buffalos and horses roaming around and relax on a hammock or go fishing in any nearby river. Big Sky is a huge attraction for skiing lovers. Go for snowboarding and cross country skiing in snow capped mountain range spread over acres of land. Experience the mystic nature of awe- inspiring valleys like Paradise valley, Gallatin Valley and Flathead valley. Stroll through the dense forests and look for many exotic species of birds on the trees.
 

Plan a Family Adventure Vacation Getaway to Yellowstone National Park

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Austin-Lehman Adventures

Surprise your family by planning an adventure trip to Yellowstone National ParkFamily adventure vacations are a great way to spend quality time with your kids and to indulge in loads of fun and entertainment. The journey through the park is a truly touching experience for both adults and kids equally.

The experience of breathing fresh air while hiking into Yellowstone’s backcountry is overwhelming. Before starting the hike, kids can participate in the registering as “junior rangers.” The whole family will never forget the excitement of watching geysers erupting right in front of everyone with splashing, steaming hot water spraying in all directions. The park is dotted with numerous mud pots, geysers, beautiful lakes, and of course, no one will want to miss Old Faithful. Take the off track path into the forest, and discover wild animals like bison, wolf, grizzly bear, moose and elk just as they are in their natural abode. It is an amazing experience watching a mama bear cuddling and rolling with her babies….from a distance of course.   Raft in the Yellowstone River. Play in the blue green waters of the lakes under thundering waterfalls. There are paths to hike that reach behind the waterfall so that you can jump in the water below. Just be careful not to allow the water current flow to sweep you away! Children love seeing their parents reveal a little of their own child like revelry in nature while doing things outside of normal daily activities while back at home. The quality time spent with each other as a family is totally worthwhile, and an experience that will live on with your children forever.

Visit us online or call our 24 hour support line to learn more about Yellowstone vacation packages for your family.