Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Children's Highlights
Adventure
» Camping under the stars and toasting marshmallows
» Fishing for cutthroat trout in a pristine mountain lake or river
» Spying wildlife with binoculars or a spotting scope
» Rafting the Snake River
» Horseback riding the open range (kids eight years old and up)
» Paddling a canoe in Grand Teton National Park
» Tubing, boarding or skiing at Rocky Mountain ski resorts
» Winter outings snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the park
» Splashing about in the warm water springs of Boiling and Firehole Rivers
» Biking the community pathway through Grand Teton National Park
» Playing in the Chico Hot Springs Pool
Entertainment
» Rodeos in Cody and Jackson for calf-roping and stage gunfights
» Bungee tramps, climbing walls and disc golf at ski resorts in summer
» Huge dinosaur skeletons at Bozeman's Museum of the Rockies and Yellowstone for
Kids exhibit
» Stagecoach rides in summer and sleigh rides in winter
» Interactive exhibits of the Draper Museum of Natural History at Cody
KEEPING IT SAFE
» Use a checklist for hiking supplies, including water, sunscreen and first aid
» Kids should carry a flashlight and whistle, and know what to do if they get lost
» Keep children within sight on the trail
» Be careful roadside when everyone's eyes are on the bison, not the traffic
» Scenic overlooks with sheer drops require extra attention
