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National Park Road Trips

8 curated multi-park itineraries, each built around geography and logistics. Every trip includes day allocations, driving distances, and best months to go.

Updated February 2026

Utah's Mighty Five

Hit all five of Utah's national parks in one epic road trip through red rock country.

5 parks 8 days 900 mi

Best: April, May, September, October

California's Greatest Parks

From the desert floor to the Sierra Nevada peaks — California's parks span every landscape.

6 parks 11 days 1,200 mi

Best: May, June, September, October

Pacific Northwest Loop

Rainforests, volcanoes, and alpine meadows through Washington and Oregon.

4 parks 6 days 750 mi

Best: July, August, September

Southwest Grand Circle

The ultimate road trip through the American Southwest — from the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley.

7 parks 9 days 1,100 mi

Best: April, May, September, October

Southeast Smokies Loop

Explore the lush forests and historic sites of the American Southeast.

4 parks 7 days 800 mi

Best: April, May, October, November

Alaska's Greatest Hits

Denali, Kenai Fjords, and Glacier Bay — Alaska's most accessible parks in one trip.

3 parks 7 days 600 mi

Best: June, July, August

Florida's National Parks

From coral reefs to mangrove swamps — Florida's parks are unlike anywhere else in the system.

3 parks 5 days 250 mi

Best: November, December, January, February, March

Dakotas & Badlands

Wide-open prairies, painted canyons, and bison herds across the northern Great Plains.

3 parks 5 days 500 mi

Best: May, June, September

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