Park Activities (35)

★★★★★ 5.0 from 251 Google reviews

A line of dirt bike riders pausing on a dusty Arches National Park trail during a guided desert ride, with red rocks and distant mountains.

Ride Moab Industries – Motorcycle Rentals & Tours

Off-road Moab riding with private tours (max 6 riders) near Arches.

Motorcycle Rentals & Guided Off-Road Tours

~20 mi to park entrance

★★★★★ 5.0 from 177 Google reviews

A rugged jeep drives along a mountain highway with snow-covered peaks near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Diff.

Rugged 4x4 rentals for Black Canyon; East Portal Road's 16% grade is no joke.

Off-road vehicle rental

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

~20 mi to park entrance

★★★★★ 5.0 from 1,847 Google reviews

Rafters navigate rough whitewater in a blue inflatable raft on Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park.

Flying Pig Adventures Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting

8-mile whitewater: Class II-III rapids, small groups, check-in at Gardiner center

Whitewater Rafting / Scenic Float

Yellowstone National Park

~1 mi to park entrance

★★★★★ 5.0 from 1,403 Google reviews

Jeep tours traverse sunlit slickrock in Arches National Park, offering a rugged off-road experience amid red desert walls.

Outlaw Adventure Jeep and UTV/Side by Side Tours

Hell's Revenge thrills in a pristine fleet with local guides. Intense, intimate, 3.5 hours.

Jeep and UTV/Side-by-Side Tours

~5 mi to park entrance

★★★★★ 5.0 from 1,880 Google reviews

Rugged turquoise-RZR off-road vehicle parked on a rocky desert overlook in Canyonlands National Park, Moab area.

Epic 4X4 Adventures – Moab

Hell's Revenge, Poison Spider Mesa—slickrock thrills with expert guides.

4x4 UTV Off-road Adventure

Moab • Canyonlands National Park

~15 mi to park entrance

★★★★★ 5.0 from 4,608 Google reviews

Hummer and ATV tour vehicles sit along a dusty canyon road beneath red rock formations in Canyonlands National Park.

High Point Hummer and ATV Tours and Rentals

Hell's Revenge in Moab: 2 hours of high-desert thrills in a Hummer.

Off-road driving (Hummer/UTV)

Moab • Canyonlands National Park

~15 mi to park entrance

★★★★★ 5.0 from 930 Google reviews

Paddlers on the Colorado River glide past towering red cliffs in Arches National Park.

Paddle Moab- Raft, Kayak, SUP, and Canyon Co.

Moab river adventures: SUP, kayak, raft; 5.0★ from 930 reviews.

SUP, Kayak, Rafting

~7 mi to park entrance

★★★★★ 5.0 from 194 Google reviews

Two skiers in bright jackets chat in a snowy Glacier National Park area near Whitefish Mountain Resort, with gear strapped to their shoulders.

Black Tie Ski & Bike Rental Delivery of Whitefish

Doorstep gear delivery in Whitefish: ski, bike, paddle—5-star service.

Ski/Snowboard Rental (Winter); E-Bike Rental; Paddleboard Rental; Inflatable Kayak Rental; Packraft Rental

~45 mi to park entrance

★★★★★ 5.0 from 1,021 Google reviews

Tandem BASE jump over red sandstone cliffs near Arches National Park in Moab with a clear blue sky and daring skydivers.

Tandem BASE Moab

Moab BASE jump — cliff-edge tandem, 200 lb limit, pro video add-ons.

BASE Jumping (Tandem)

★★★★★ 5.0 from 161 Google reviews

Grand Prismatic Spring glows with a vivid blue center and orange rings at Yellowstone National Park.

CoveredGround Yellowstone Tours

Lower Loop day tour with lunch; small group, big wildlife chances.

Guided van tour

~76 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 334 Google reviews

Group of rafters navigating the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park on a guided trip.

Wyoming River Trips

Cody river trips: 1–7 hour adventures on Class II–III rapids.

Whitewater rafting and scenic river trips

~50 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 2,998 Google reviews

Red open-top safari jeeps parked along a rugged Arches National Park overlook with red rock formations and blue sky.

Moab Adventure Center

Shuttle into Arches, easy walks, iconic views—sunrise or sunset.

Arches National Park Guided Tour (vehicle-based with short walks)

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 408 Google reviews

Yellowstone River whitewater rafting in Yellowstone National Park, group paddles in a bright yellow raft.

Montana Whitewater – Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting & Ziplining

8 miles of Yellowstone rapids; gear included; Gardiner check-in.

Whitewater Rafting

Yellowstone National Park

~12 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 220 Google reviews

Glacier National Park scene with a forested roadside educational van parked among tall pines.

Glacier Institute

Glacier Institute: small-group hikes and fly-fishing camps in Glacier National Park.

Guided hikes, educational programs, fly fishing courses

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 261 Google reviews

Hoodoo-filled Bryce Canyon Amphitheater stretches across red rock spires in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Bryce Canyon Scenic Tours

Bryce Canyon shuttle to viewpoints—easy, no hike needed.

Shuttle/Scenic Viewpoint Tour

Bryce Canyon National Park

~7 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 163 Google reviews

Going-to-the-Sun Road winds along a rock face with snow-capped peaks in Glacier National Park.

Whitefish Outfitters & Tours + E-bike Rentals

E-bike rides on Glacier's paved roads; small groups, helmet included, from $95/day

E-bike rental and tours

~40 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 585 Google reviews

Group wearing orange helmets sits at a canyon rim overlook in Arches National Park, admiring the red rock formations.

Raven’s Rim Adventure Tours

Six ziplines, 100-ft bridge; nerve-wracking UTV climb—Moab views.

Ziplining; Off-road UTV ride; suspension bridge

~40 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 309 Google reviews

Glacier Ziplines

Evening canopy zip with two guides; private option up to 8

Ziplining

~20 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 115 Google reviews

Fins & Things Trail winds through wind-sculpted sandstone fins in Arches National Park.

Fins & Things 4×4 Trail

9.4-mile slickrock loop; high-clearance 4x4 required and recovery gear advised.

4x4 Off-Roading

~2 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 737 Google reviews

Group rafting on the Flathead River in Glacier National Park, Montana, with helmets and life jackets.

Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

Middle Fork rafting near Glacier NP: 8–9 per raft, Class II–III rapids; half-day or full-day trips.

Whitewater Rafting

~2 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 161 Google reviews

Three paddlers navigate whitewater on the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park during a guided rafting trip.

River Runners

Northfork ride: full-course meal; Shoshone Family ride stays safe and family-friendly.

Whitewater rafting

~52 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 457 Google reviews

Rafting on the Colorado River through Canyonlands National Park during a guided canyon trip.

Wild West Voyages

Small-group Moab river trips; Arches tours include park entrance.

Rafting; Guided hiking/sightseeing tours in Arches/Canyonlands

Moab • Canyonlands National Park

~30 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 596 Google reviews

Temple of Sinawava

Riverside Walk is easy; Narrows demand caution and proper gear.

Hiking and scenic viewing

Zion National Park

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 72 Google reviews

Apgar Beach on Lake McDonald

Self-guided kayak/paddleboard rentals at Apgar Beach—half-day or full-day.

Kayaking/Paddleboarding

~2 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 1,118 Google reviews

Paragliders launching from a cliff in Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, above rugged red rock formations.

Base Jump Moab

Moab BASE jumps: extreme thrills with vetted guides; book early, slots fill fast.

BASE Jumping

~40 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.8 from 75 Google reviews

Schoodic National Scenic Byway

Quiet Maine byway with easy drives, harbor views, and kid-friendly trails.

Scenic Drive, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Coastal Exploration

Sullivan • Acadia National Park

★★★★☆ 4.8 from 1,448 Google reviews

A group of paddlers wearing yellow helmets navigates the Flathead River rapids in Glacier National Park.

Glacier Raft Company

Middle Fork thrills: 2-3.5h half-day, 5-6h full-day — West Glacier meet.

Whitewater Rafting

★★★★☆ 4.7 from 225 Google reviews

Horseback riders traverse the orange Bryce Canyon hoodoos along a dusty trail in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Canyon Trail Rides

2-hour or 3-hour Bryce Canyon horseback rides; Peekaboo Loop adds drama.

Horseback Riding

Bryce Canyon National Park

~17 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.6 from 561 Google reviews

Bumper boats in a water recreation area at Glacier National Park, with a wooden pavilion and mountains in the background.

Amazing Fun Center

Green Package: maze, mini golf, 2 bumper boats, 2 go-karts, bankshot in 2–3 hrs.

Amusement Park Activities

~7 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.6 from 124 Google reviews

Historic brick building in Acadia National Park with a white porch and well-kept lawn.

Bar Harbor Historical Society

La Rochelle mansion exhibits + self-guided history walk—Bar Harbor's past, on your schedule.

Museum and historical tours

Bar Harbor • Acadia National Park

~1 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.6 from 163 Google reviews

View of Roosevelt Arch at Yellowstone National Park with two bears and a dark SUV nearby, framed by a blue sky.

Cody Wyoming Adventures

Shoshone River whitewater: Class I-III; private boats for 2-6.

Whitewater rafting

★★★★☆ 4.6 from 248 Google reviews

Group of riders on Cedar Mountain Trail at Yellowstone National Park, overlooking a vast valley under a clear blue sky.

Cedar Mountain Trail Rides

Calm horses, Cody gateway—1–2 hour rides, cash-only.

Horseback Riding

★★★★☆ 4.5 from 1,016 Google reviews

Yellowstone Hot Springs

Three pools, all-day soak. Towel rental available and on-site parking.

Hot Springs soaking

Yellowstone National Park

~8 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.3 from 431 Google reviews

Turquoise multi-slide water park complex with winding slides at a Montana recreation area near Glacier National Park

Big Sky Waterpark

Columbia Falls waterpark: 10 slides, lazy river, Glacier pass discounts

Waterpark / Family Entertainment

~30 mi to park entrance