Our 16
day National Parks Itinerary!
ZION NATIONAL PARK
We start this fantastic National Parks trip by picking up
you and your fellow Adventurers in Southern California
for a comfortable overnight journey to our first
destination, Zion National Park! We'll wake to the
towering sandstone walls and waterfalls of this
magnificent area. After breakfast we'll hike the world
famous Zion National Park Narrows, the trail to the
Emerald Pools or climb the magnificent Angels Landing
Trail.
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
We'll enjoy a cook out that night before a short drive to
campout near our next great place, Bryce Canyon National
Park! We'll spend the day wandering among the ancient
rose colored pillars of stone- nothing like you've ever
seen!
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
An overnight drive will bring us to just outside of
Yellowstone National Park. We'll eventually make our way
in to spend several days in the area. We'll watch the Old
Faithful Geyser erupt boiling water and steam up to 90ft
into the blue sky, visit the Fountain Painted Pots, hike
or bike around looking for the wild Buffalo, Moose, Bears
and Elk that run free throughout the park, and take a
trip to the Mammoth Hot Springs among other things!
GRAND TETONS NATIONAL PARK
From there it's another short drive to the Grand Tetons
National Park, known for its sharp snow capped peaks and
excellent hiking trails.
FLAMINGO GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
From there it's south to Flaming Gorge National
Recreation Area, where we may do some sunbathing, take a
swim or possibly raft the winding Snake River(opt).
DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT
Another short journey to Dinosaur National Monument where
our 10 ton friends used to roam. If your lucky,(real
lucky), you might dig up your very own T-Rex...not
likely.
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK
Ahead of us, Canyonlands National Park where we can
journey through any of its beautiful winding, high walled
canyons for a day. We may camp in the park under the
stars that night or find a peaceful spot on the Colorado
River.
ARCHES NATIONAL PARK
The next day we spend hiking in and around the wonderful
sandstone arches in Arches National Park. These will
amaze you!
MOAB: MOUNTAIN BIKING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Another night on the Colorado and into Moab, the
'Mountain Biking Capital of the world'. Here we'll spend
a day full of options. Some choose to ride the Slickrock
Mountain Bike Trail or spend the day rafting the Colorado
river (opt), others choose horse back or jeep to explore
the the canyons (opt). There are many Galleries and Cafes
to hang out at and we'll all meet later that evening at
one of our favorite breweries.
MONUMENT VALLEY INDIAN TRIBAL PARK - GRAND CANYON
South then to enjoy the scenic Valley of the Gods for a
while and it's on to Monument Valley Indian Tribal Park.
An optional Jeep tour or a hike down in and among the
towering formations is unforgettable! If we can pull you
away from the highly addictive Indian handmade Frybread
(tasty) we'll journey east to another highlight of our
journey, The Grand Canyon! Spectacular views of this
famous canyon are abundant.
LAS VEGAS
Later that night we'll roll into Las Vegas for a last
night on the town! We'll remain parked on the strip until
early morning when we head back into California for our
Good-byes!
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