National Parks Road Trip Itinerary: Utah to Yellowstone & Grand Teton
Utah to Yellowstone & Grand Teton Itinerary
Start / End
Salt Lake City, Utah
States Covered
Total Distance
940 (1,500 KM)
Suggested Days
At least 8 ā 14days
Suggested Seasons
Summer, Fall, Late Spring
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Overview
The great thing about this national parks road trip is that itās accessible and adjustable for all kinds of groups including first-timers to the US, families with children and grandparents, honeymooners, photographers, campers, van-lifers, and more. Our route has you flying in and out of Salt Lake International Airport. Rather than hitting the road right away, we recommend spending your first few days exploring Salt Lake City. Most people will be flying in from a lower elevation than SLC, and driving into Wyoming will take you even higher, so acclimating your body first will prevent sickness, which no one wants on road trips!
Preparation
This route is intended for a summer, fall or late spring season road trip. While most of the destinations on our itinerary are very popular winter ski destinations (Park City, Utah hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics), the roads between these places are not always open and can be dangerous with snow cover. Itād be best if you have about 10 to 12 days for this trip, but it can be done in eight days if you don’t mind driving a bit every day.
Itinerary
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Save the skiing for winter, but donāt missĀ visiting Temple Square, whether youāre religious or not. Itās a 35-acre area in the heart of downtown with plenty of historical buildings, food, sights to see and activities. Right beside Temple Square, you canĀ visit City Creek Center, Salt Lakeās unique shopping center.