Family Vacations Directory - Montana

LPMTFamily vacation spots: Butte, Helena, Billings, Great Falls, Bozeman, Dillon, Missoula, Kalispell, Havre, and Phillipsburg in Gold Country West. Best places for fun: Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, The Museum of the Rockies, and anywhere along Montana’s Dinosaur Trail. What’s to do? Hunt for gems; attend a rodeo; go fly-fishing; spot bison and bighorn sheep; follow the footsteps of dinosaurs; visit Pompey's Pillar National Monument, and enjoy whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Winter activities include skiing, sledding, skating, snow-boarding, sleigh rides, dog sledding, and snowmobiling. (Image by Austin Lehman Adventures.)
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Tours: Austin Lehman Family Vacation Adventures – Stress Free, Fun, and “Green”.

Anyone blessed with energetic, half-crazed children knows that family vacations can be exhausting and stressful.  Vacations should be worthwhile, restful, and natural bonding experiences. And in a perfect world family vacations should be earth friendly, sort of green yet fun.    [Read More]

Tours: Best of Montana - A Family Adventure with Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Whitewater Rafting.

They call it “Big Sky Country.” And just one day of hiking in the mountains gave us proof that this was no misnomer. A couple of days of our Austin-Lehman Adventure taken last summer were spent in Montana’s Paradise Valley, and again this was proof that Montanans choose their names wisely. [Read More]

USA: Mountains West - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Looking for a mini break which includes fun for the whole family? Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families from Utah and Montana to Nevada and Colorado. From pretend journeys to the North Pole in winter and pioneer trains in the spring to mystery nights, and spooky tales anytime it’s great to ride the rails. During the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying the season even better and at many rail stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist – a journey on the The Polar Express. All aboard! [Read More]

Montana: Gold Country, Family Vacation Ideas - Ghost Towns, Gemstones and Cowboy Stories.

Known for crisp dry air and awesome filled nights, Montana's Gold Country in the summer is too cool. Located between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, the area is dotted with ghost towns, acres of wilderness, trout-filled rivers, mysterious caverns and cowboy culture. Ride horseback; dig for gems; hike a ridge line; discover a ghost town; hook a trout attend the theatre; experience living history – vacation Gold Country style. [Read More]

Montana: Snow Time Family Vacation Ideas – Skiing, Mushing, and Making Snow Angels.

The bonus of a Montana winter vacation is yards and yards of fresh white stuff, marked only by an occasional rabbit trail. The falling snowflakes seem like lace in motion and the challenging terrain includes dramatic scenery and loads of fun not just on the downhill slopes. And for any parent grabbing pictures for the family album the winter sky is always a brilliant blue demanding sunglasses or snow goggles for comfort. What kind of snow fun awaits families? [Read More]

USA: Mountains West, Tracking Dinosaurs on Vacation.

Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals. [Read More]

USA: United States Fish & Wildlife Service - "Howl"-O-Ween Fun Abounds on National Wildlife Refuges This Fall.

It is dusk, the Saturday before Halloween. Dozens of adults and children stand on a gravel road, surrounded by the trees and wetland bogs of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in eastern North Carolina. They are silent; listening intently. If they are lucky, they will hear it-the sound of a red wolf calling in the distance. [Read More]

USA: Mountains West, Family Reunions and Gatherings.

Thinking of a family reunion? We have a few suggestions with one thing in common; they are family friendly and ready to create the best reunion ever. Anytime and any season togethering is worth the effort, just to add to the family memories. From Idaho and Montana’s Gold Country to the hot springs of Colorado we have discovered the a few terrific reunion spots. [Read More]

USA: Celebrate Spring with the Birds.

From Montana to Florida and Delaware to South Dakota spring is a time to observe the amazing conversion of the seasons. America's First National Wildlife Refuge, tiny Pelican Island, hosts a celebration each March. The annual antics are really wild family fun to break up the monotony of daily life. [Read More]

SnowPlaces: Snow Fun 101.

Everyone needs to enjoy more and stress less. Interview a seven-year–old and you will get the drift. The old ideas have been reinvented by the current generation. The fun factor has not been diminished. [Read More]

Montana: West Glacier, Flathead Whitewater with Kids.

Glacier Raft Company located at Glacier Outdoor Center is about five minutes from the western entrance to Glacier National Park. From this location on the planet they offer families whitewater at its best. From half-day junkets to high energy six-day adventures, they have created a river experience with just right amount of zing to make the kids thrilled and the adults happy. [Read More]

Illinois: Hartford, Lewis and Clark, Creating a Family Field Trip.

Getting out and doing, as well as seeing the real stuff is energizing for everyone which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. [Read More]

Montana: Lewis and Clark, Creating a Family Adventure.

Getting out and doing as well as seeing the real stuff is energizing for everyone,  which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. [Read More]

Montana: Vacation Value File.

The family vacation in the Big Sky Country is a journey for the senses. Sweatshirt mornings and nights blanketed with stars provide the best fuel for vacation memories. [Read More]

Montana: Glacier Institute Returns to Big Mountain.

Big Mountain Resort is pleased to announce the return of Glacier Institute programs. The weekly program includes snowshoe tours on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. through March 13. Big Mountain and the world-renowned Glacier Institute made history last summer when they teamed up to offer environmental education programs to guests and residents. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Polaris, Montana: High Country Tours and Lodge

Memories from time spent in our mountain paradise with your family will last a lifetime! [Read More]

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Deer Lodge, Montana: Gold West Country Family Adventures

Lively western spirit can be found here. [Read More]

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Polaris, Montana: Montana High Country Lodge

Horses in the pasture, bottomless cookie jar inside. We are a natural choice for families. [Read More]

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Yellowstone Country, Montana: Austin-Lehman Yellowstone Family Adventure

Geysers & Grizzlies will be seen! Hike into the Yellowstone's backcountry, through the rainbow spray of a thundering waterfall and a shooting geyser. [Read More]

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Big Sky Country, Montana: Austin-Lehman Montana Big Sky Family Adventures

Cowboys, canyons, & campfires hiking, biking, horseback, and rafting Big Sky country. [Read More]

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West Glacier , Montana: Glacier Raft Company

Raft the Flathead with your kids. [Read More]

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Glacier, Montana: Glacier Outdoor Center Cabins

Great place for a reunion. [Read More]

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Helena, Montana: Wingate Inn Family Stays

Contact us and we will create a family vacation package to fit your interests. [Read More]

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Gallatin , Montana: Gallatin Gateway Inn

Take the family into the past, stay in our historic hotel for the fun of it. [Read More]

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Hot Springs, Montana: Fairmont's Winter Family Fun Package

Check out our special value for families who can take advantage of Fairmont's midweek package available Sunday through Thursday nights. [Read More]

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Polaris, Montana: Montana Guest Ranch Cattle Drive

Cowboys & Cattle! [Read More]

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Townsend, Montana: Montana Horse Country Adventures

Montana Horse Round Up. [Read More]

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