5 Great Summer Road Trips

How do you choose where to take your family on summer getaways? Using
the following criteria, Bob Grove with Maverik Adventure Getaways gives a
few suggestions for places outside the usual list of destinations.

1. Water – from rivers to lakes and swimming pools, water is a must for
family vacations!

2. Amusement – keep the little and big kiddos entertained

3. Variety – something for everyone

4. Adventure – exciting and challenging

5. Nature time – get away from the TV, computer games, laptops and
smart phones!

6. Recreation – outdoor fun

7. Access – how easy is it to get to?

8. Affordability – won’t break the bank

Glenwood Springs Colorado is located 40 miles north
of Aspen,
Colorado, 60 miles west of Vail, Colorado, and 85 miles east of Grand
Junction. Awe-inspiring Glenwood Canyon is the gateway to western
Colorado and is the starting point of many popular hiking trails like
Hanging Lake and Grizzly Creek. At the confluence of the Colorado River
and Roaring Fork River, Glenwood Springs is known for its rafting, kayaking
and gold-medal fly fishing. Glenwood Springs is home to the world’s
largest natural Hot Springs Pool, the natural underground Vapor Caves at
Yampah Spa, and the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and Historic Fairy
Caves.

McCall
Idaho is truly one of Idaho’s hidden gems. Pristine glacial
lakes, miles of protected wilderness, surrounding mountain meadows, and
rolling valley farmland all add to McCall’s irresistible charm. The drive
north from Boise follows the North Fork of the Payette, a nationally-
designated Wild & Scenic River. McCall itself is a laidback town, with happy,
friendly, outdoor-oriented people. To get here follow the Payette River
Scenic Byway that extends along Idaho 55 from the junction of Idaho 44
west of Boise, north, to McCall. The drive winds through beautiful Payette
River canyons and gem-like valleys. The Byway is fully paved, open year-
round, and provides access to guided rafting and kayaking, camping areas,
mountain biking trail heads, the Boise and Payette National Forests and
more. Summer activities include water skiing, cycling, fishing, horseback
riding, golfing, river rafting, and music festivals.

Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort is located in South
Central Utah
approximately 30 miles South of Richfield off I-70 and 5 mile north of
Marysvale. It is conveniently located only 75 miles North of Bryce Canyon
National Park on Highyway 89. Rating: Utah’s re-known Sevier River is at
our back door where whitewater rafting, kayaking and tubing offer fun for
the whole family. Cycling: One of Utah’s newest bike trails is the Candy
Mountain Express that runs along the Sevier River with that scenery can’t
be beat. Bike Rentals are available at Big Rock Candy Mountain, or bring
your own. Adventure Mountain Via Feratta challenge: Participants climb
their way up and across a boulders and rocks to reach the ultimate zip line
ride. Our canopy zip line adventure requires climbing a rock wall to reach a
series of 4 zip lines ending with a 300′ flight across the River.

Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Our 4,000 acre ranch
and resort
stretches across a beautiful forested plateau along the eastern border of
Zion National Park. Located just four hours from Salt Lake City, this is
where Zion National Park touches the sky. If you’re looking for adventure
and adventure, you’ve come to the right place. We offer more on-property
activities than any resort in the Utah National Parks region. Options include
horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, ATV riding, Jeep tours, biking,
Zip Line, paint ball, spa treatments, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and more!
Accommodations include mountain vacation home rentals, cabins and
camping. While staying at Zion Ponderosa many of our guests also take
trips to nearby Bryce Canyon and other regional world-class scenic
attractions such as the Grand Canyon North Rim, Cedar Breaks and Grand
Staircase National Monuments, and more.

Ogden
Valley is beautiful mountain valley quietly secluded east of
Ogden City where the rural communities of Eden and Huntsville are located.
Pineview Reservoir offers outstanding opportunities for boating, fishing and
other water sports. The Ogden River provides very good trout fishing from
the reservoir down through Ogden Canyon into Ogden City. The South Fork
of the Ogden River, located above the reservoir, a blue-ribbon trout
stream, is attractive to fly fishermen. The Monte Cristo Mountains, east of
Ogden Valley, feature an extensive network of trails. During summer, these
mountains provide excellent trails for horseback riding. They are also a
favorite area for backcountry camping and hiking. Powder Mountain,
Snowbasin, and Wolf Mountain resorts offer excellent mountain bike and
hiking trails.