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Itinerary · 2–4 days in one park

Western national parks: Choose one

These parks are huge and far apart. Pick one and give it time, rather than trying to see them all in one trip.

Themes: Nature, National parks, Indigenous homelands

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Suggested itinerary. These are suggestions to adapt, not schedules. Time at each stop is our estimate. Distances are straight-line only — check a maps service for real routes and travel times, and the operator's website for hours and tickets.

Day by day

  1. Option A: Grand Canyon

    The South Rim is open all year; the North Rim is seasonal.

    1. Grand Canyon National Park

      Allow: 1–3 days (our estimate)

  2. Option B: Yosemite

    Some high-country roads close in winter.

    1. Yosemite National Park

      Allow: 2–3 days (our estimate)

  3. Option C: Yellowstone

    Most roads close to regular cars in winter.

    1. Yellowstone National Park

      Allow: 2–4 days (our estimate)

Reserve or check ahead

  • Lodging and campgrounds book up far ahead.
  • Some parks require vehicle reservations at peak times.
NPS: Grand Canyon National Park(opens nps.gov in a new tab)NPS: Yosemite National Park(opens nps.gov in a new tab)NPS: Yellowstone National Park(opens nps.gov in a new tab)NPS: Entrance passes(opens nps.gov in a new tab)

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