Pre Planned Routes
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Interested in taking a road trip? Below are
a selection of pre-planned routes that have been put together by the
US-Parks.com team. Road trips are one of the best ways to explore some of the
many US National Parks and Monuments. You can visit multiple parks in one route
and experience several different types of scenery. From Arches National Park to
Yellowstone National Park, check out some of these wonderful trips. So as we
like to say, pack your bags, load up the car and take a road trip!
Road Trip Selection
The Grand Circle Road Trip
This route starts out in Las Vegas and takes you through some of the most
outstanding scenery in the US. First stop is Zion then on to Bryce. After Bryce
a beautiful drive along Route 12 passing Grand Escalante on to Capitol Reef. A
quick drive to Arches and Canyonlands and then Monument Valley. Finally on to
the Grand Canyon (South Rim) and then back to Las Vegas.
Approximate Mileage/Time: 1200 Miles 10+ days.
1 Week Grand Circle Road Trip
Start and end in Las Vegas. This route takes you quickly through the high spots
of the Grand Circle. It takes you to Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley and Grand
Canyon. Mileage does not include sightseeing.
Approximate Mileage/Time: 1030 miles, 7 Days
Yellowstone Arches Road Trip
Route starts out in Salt Lake City, which is one of the least expensive airports
to fly into, immediately you drive north to see Yellowstone. Spend some time in
Yellowstone then head south to Grand Teton. Then on to Dinosaur and to Moab to
see Arches and Canyonlands. Then drive back to Salt Lake City.
Approximate Mileage/Time: 1300 Miles 12 days.
Northern California Road Trip
Start and end in San Francisco. Mileage does not include sightseeing. Take a
journey that explores National Parks, Monuments, National Seashores and more!
This road trip also includes Lake Tahoe and a beautiful drive along the coast. You may want to extend the time to
visit the numerous state parks and tourist areas.
Approximate Mileage/Time: 1300 miles, 12 days
Yellowstone Badlands Road Trip
This route starts out in Denver and takes you through multiple different
landscapes. First through Rocky Mountain and then a beautiful drive to Steamboat
Springs. Then on to Dinosaur up past Flaming Gorge to Grand Teton. Then
Yellowstone Bighorn NRA over to Mt Rushmore, Jewel Cave, Wind Cave and Badlands.
Then back to Denver.
Approximate Mileage/Time: 1900 Miles 13 days.
Yosemite and Big Sur Road Trip
Start and end in San Francisco, California. Mileage does not include
sightseeing. Take a journey through San Francisco California, Yosemite National
Park, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, Big Sur and along some of
California"s most spectacular coastal scenery.
Approximate Mileage/Time: 795 miles, 6 days
Portland and Crater Lake Road Trip
Start and end in Portland, Oregon. Mileage does not include sightseeing. Take
a road trip north from Portland along the Oregon coastline and over to Crater
Lake National Park and down to Redwood National Park.
Approximate Mileage/Time: 990 miles, 7 days
Olympic and St Helens Road Trip
Start and end in Seattle, Washington. Mileage does not include sightseeing. A
road trip that takes you through Olympic National Park, Mount St Helens and
Mount Rainier.
Approximate Mileage/Time: 662 miles, 6 days
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