Details: With views of the Absaroka Range, the pine forests and the Lake Hotel, join a ranger on a storied boat cruise around Lake Yellowstone. Morning and afternoon cruises for adults and kids visiting Yellowstone National Park.

Where: Meet at the Bridge Bay Marina for a cruise on Yellowstone Lake.

When: These boat cruises are held multiple times a day in the summer season, from mid-June through early September. Times vary by day and week.

Details: Reservations required in advance through Xanterra Parks and Resorts. Call 307-344-7311or stop by the Bridge Bay Marina. Total cruise time is one hour.