If you drove straight from San Francisco to Las Vegas, it would take you approximately 9 hours which can be accomplished in one, long day. But why rush through California when you can spend 7 days trekking through 4 national parks: Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley. This San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip is the ultimate way…
Death Valley is the largest national park in the continental United States at over 3.4 million acres. There is no way you can explore the park in its entirety in 3 days, but you can certainly hit the best of this park during that timeframe. The variety of terrain at Death Valley will blow your mind…snow-capped mountains, painted hills, badlands,…
Have you ever wanted to escape the city for a weekend and were not sure where to go? Those who live in Houston know the hustle and bustle of this massive metropolis can be overwhelming, and the traffic can make you want to pull your hair out! If you are itching to get out of the city and head to…
US National Parks are some of the most beautiful and truly amazing places the country has to offer. Two weeks is a good amount of time to see several national parks at a slower pace and be able to enjoy other local activities as well. With various types of parks that offer mountains, desert, red rocks, beaches, wildlife, and more,…
Chicago is my favorite big city in America to visit. The culture of the city is different than any other in America because it is where traditional Midwest values meet seedy mob history. The city itself is similar to New York City in that the skyscrapers were built during a time when architecture and lavish décor were more important than…
I have twice completed a day trip to Salem, Massachusetts: once from Boston and once as part of a Maine Coast Road Trip. It does not matter if you plan to spend one day or a few days, Salem is a unique city filled with a rich history and not just the infamous Salem witch trials. Below are the 11…
Driving from Boston to Acadia National Park along the coast has a lot to see and explore like lighthouses, coastal beaches, lobster shacks, and more. I will admit that I did this trip in 3 days, and I felt very rushed. If I were to do it over again, I would have slowed down the trip and added a day.…
Hiking Black Canyon of the Gunnison can easily be accomplished in one day if you are wanting to see the highlights of this amazing national park. This park is one of the least visited national parks in the country, and it is also fairly small compared to some of the more visited national parks. Known as the Grand Canyon of…
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah are two of the most unique parks in the American Southwest. Typically people spend 2-3 days exploring Moab and the two nearby national parks, but sometimes you just do not have the time to spend multiple days. If you only have one day, here is how to hit the highlights from Arches to…
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Go On a National Park Roadtrip! 12 Incredible 1-Week Itineraries
US National Parks are some of the most beautiful and truly amazing places the country has to offer. With people having limited vacation time, many travelers want to fit as many destinations as possible into their time away from work. With various types of parks that offer mountains, desert, red rocks, beaches, wildlife, and more, this article gives ample week…