Travel Research: A Grand (Road) Tour of the National Parks of the American West
Your Guide to Crossing the United States via the Parks.
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The National Parks have been called “America’s Best Idea,” and for good reason – they conserve and showcase the broad natural diversity of North America. These remain some of the United States’ best treasures, and while they attract visitors from near and far, many of these parks remain beyond the reach of many major urban areas. The most practical way to see a number of these parks is to take a ‘grand’ road trip. In this extensive guide, Syllogi shares three different routes for seeing some of the great National Parks of the American West, from the Rockies through the Southwest, up the Pacific Coast, and then from the Northwest to the Prairies.
Each leg would require at least two weeks’ time to see everything properly. Likewise, a grand tour such as this would encompass 6 to 8 weeks, making this an intense, but fabulous summer vacation, sabbatical, or bucket list-epic trip. This is not inclusive of all the national parks, but we’ve highlighted the very best ones to hit along the way. And our guide isn’t just the parks themselves, as we included a number of treats along the route - including great lodges and inns, restaurants, and sights that will likely tickle your fancy and showcase what the US is all about. We’ve done most of this trip personally, and can honestly say these were some of the best adventures of our lives.
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