The South Rim of the Grand Canyon trail is one of Yellowstone’s most spectacular shorter hikes. The trail is about 1.7 miles (2.8 kilometers) long, and makes its way in and out of a forest, as it follows the Yellowstone River through the majestic Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

Pick-ups take place at all hotels and Airbnb’s in West Yellowstone itself. Please wait outside for a vehicle with USA Park Tours on the sides. If it is too cold to be outside, please wait somewhere inside, where you can see our vehicle pull up. Guests can also meet us at our offices in West Yellowstone. 530 Targhee Pass Hwy, West Yellowstone, Montana.

We’ll take in two spectacular waterfalls along the way, Yellowstone’s Upper Falls and Yellowstone’s Lower Falls. The hike ends at the aptly named Artist Point, which provides the best views of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Note that there are some small inclines and descents on this trail, which is at elevation. This trip takes about 5 hours and costs $315.00.

There are two major waterfalls on this hike, and Yellowstone’s Upper Falls is the first one we see. Yellowstone’s Lower Falls are the second of two major waterfalls we will see on this hike.

Artist Point provides the most stunning vistas of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone South Rim Trail is one of Yellowstone’s more stunning front country hikes. The trail follows the Yellowstone River as it flows through the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and plunges down over two large waterfalls. You will meander in and out of a forest before ending the hike at the majestic Artist Point. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

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This scenic float along the southern border of Glacier National Park offers a restful, rejuvenating experience along the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. This trip begins and ends at Great Northern Resort at 12127 US-2, in West Glacier, Montana. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

With your guide paddling downstream, this is a great option for families, small children, and those with no rafting experience. Make it extra-special by booking dinner—a meal cooked on the river’s edge by your guide. This trip lasts about two and a half hours and costs $87.48.

• Go beyond the crowds, experiencing the quieter side of Glacier National Park
• No experience required—this tour is great for all ages
• Customize your scenic float to include dinner by the water’s edge
• Easy, hassle-free transport from the Great Northern Resort in West Glacier
  

Our scenic floats along the southern border of Glacier National Park are ideal for those looking for a restful, rejuvenating river experience letting the guide do all the work. This trip is also a great option for families with small children. If this sounds like your perfect day, then this trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead river is for you! Looking for a great dinner option? Call our office directly to book a dinner trip with a meal cooked right on the side of the river by your guide. Trips depart rain or shine. Please arrive 30mins prior to departure time for checkin. No experience necessary. Trip times depend on the season and may be shorter when river levels are higher. No maximum weight – must be able to buckle a 58″ chest life jacket. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Take an adventurous trip down the Salmon River with this whitewater rafting trip departing from Spring Bar. You and your guide will spend around eight hours in total traversing the 22-mile stretch of scenic river, with a stop along the way for swimming, sunbathing, frisbee, and a catered beachfront lunch. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Meet us at Rubicon Outfitters Whitewater Headquarters at 1333 S. Main St. Riggins, Idaho by 9 a.m. (Mountain Time) Park your rig in our parking lot and head inside to check in when you arrive. Transportation in Rubicon shuttle vehicle provided. You’re going to have a great day! This trip lasts about 8 hours and costs $115.00.

• A professional rafting guide will escort you
• All safety equipment will be provided
• Lunch is included in the price of the tour
• Private experience for just you and your party
  

This is the best eight hours you’ll spend all summer. Treat yourself to a full day with our entertaining river guides floating down 22 miles of heart-pumping Salmon River rapids including Ruby and Lake Creek along with all the scenic beauty of Idaho. The trip begins at Spring Bar where you and your friends and family can escape the rat race, work on your tan, or punctuate the family vacation with this trip. The 22 mile/8-hour float is a perfect fit for adventure seekers or leisurely family fun. You’ll stop riverside for a catered beach lunch, swimming, and frisbee. We take care of everything! For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Island Park, Idaho sits on the edge of Yellowstone National Park and offers many of the same type of scenic views. Not to mention Island Park sits in the largest volcanic crater in the world created from the same volcano as Yellowstone. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

This trip begins and ends at 3413 US-20, in Island Park, Idaho, or we can pick you up from your airbnb, vrbo, hotel, or other lodging in Island Park, Idaho. Guests outside this area we can meet at a central location.

In Island park you will be able to see wildlife, waterfalls, go on hikes and enjoy the beauty of nature with out the same crowds you see in Yellowstone. This trip lasts about 9 hours and costs $1200.00, per group.

Island Park, Idaho has so much to offer from high mountain drives, too scenic waterfalls, birds, wildlife, and so much more. During the day you will travel to these different areas learning about the history, geology, and wildlife that sits on the edge of Yellowstone National Park.

At Big Springs you will visit the headwaters to the Famous Henrys Fork of the Snake River. While here visit the historic Johnny Sack Cabin and his water wheel (the cabin is only open seasonal). Also cross the bridge at the springs and try to spot and feed some of the giant trout that call this river home. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Get some thrills in Idaho’s exquisite nature with this family-friendly canoe tour. Open to all experience levels, you’ll float down the Pack River, your guide helping you develop your outdoor skills along the way. You’ll get guaranteed wildlife sightings, great views of the Selkirk Mountains, and a half-day adventure full of memorable moments. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

This trip begins and ends at the Pack River Store at 1587 Rapid Lightning Rd, in Sandpoint, Idaho. This trip lasts about 4 hours and costs $105.00.

• Float down a free-flowing river, getting easily into the backcountry
• Your guide makes paddling easy for everyone, no expertise required
• Follow the path of Lewis & Clark, spotting lynx, eagles, and more
• Limited to 14 travelers, you’ll get a more personalized journey
  

Participants will experience one of North Idaho’s gems, the Pack River. Starting in the Selkirk Mountains the Pack River serves as a wildlife corridor for much of the wildlife in our region. While floating down this free flowing river participants will be able to develop outdoor skills related to canoeing and a greater understanding of the natural world within this riparian zone. Each trip will be led by certified and credential field instructor. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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