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Cross Country Train Trip: 7 National Parks from New York to Seattle

Cross Country Train Trip: 7 National Parks from New York to Seattle

Have you ever wanted to explore national parks in the USA by train? If so, today’s your lucky day! Welcome to the first leg of our multi-part cross country train series. Read below for everything you need to know about train travel in America, including rail pass options, routes, stops nearest to national parks, and more. Be sure to check out the other itineraries in our cross country train travel series. Knock out each section one at a time or string them all together for an epic multi-week (or even month!) adventure exploring every corner of America by train.

Williams, AZ to the Grand Canyon: 3 Days, 3 Ways

Williams, AZ to the Grand Canyon: 3 Days, 3 Ways

Known as the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, Williams is the perfect launch point for any Grand Canyon trip. Make your Grand Canyon trip a recipe for success with our all-encompassing three-day itinerary. This menu of mega adventures and experiences is sure to leave you satisfied.

Nevada’s Hidden Treasures

Nevada’s Hidden Treasures

With about 85% of their total land space firmly in the public domain, Nevada is one of the few states in the United States where you can roam free. In this itinerary, we are going to show you the whole of the state, from north to south, east to west, and a few hidden gems in between.

New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment

New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment

New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment for good reason. It is a land of Rocky Mountain heights and vast desert expanses. New Mexico is home to 23 tribes including 19 Pueblos, three Apache tribes, and the Navajo Nation. It has astounding Hispanic culture and modern-day metropolises. This itinerary is going to take you through all of it.

Rocky Mountain National Park and the Colorado Plateau

Rocky Mountain National Park and the Colorado Plateau

The Colorado Plateau is an amazing geographical wonder, stretching through four states, it is a vast area of wind-scoured deserts, red sandstone cliffs, tumbling rivers tunning wildlife and soaring mountain peaks. With this trip, you will get to experience everything it has to offer, with a little Rocky Mountain exposure thrown in for good measure.

National Parks and the Colorado Peaks

National Parks and the Colorado Peaks

Colorado has some of the most staggeringly beautiful landscape in the world, and you will be seeing all it has to offer as you travel the state along the spine of the Rocky Mountains, then down into the desert basin, before heading north again to Pikes Peak.

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