Let’s Start Planning Your Ultimate National Park Road Trip
So… you’re ready to hit the open road?
Nothing beats watching the sunrise from a trailhead, sipping coffee with a mountain view, or chasing the sound of waterfalls echoing through a canyon. Whether you’re dreaming of red rock deserts, misty rainforests, or snow-capped peaks, the perfect National Park adventure starts with a little planning.
Let’s build your dream trip — together.
First things first:
🗓 When can you go?
Spring 🌸 – wildflowers and fewer crowds
Summer ☀️ – long days and high mountain access
Fall 🍂 – golden aspens and crisp air
Winter ❄️ – solitude and snow-dusted trails
🚐 How much time can you take?
2 weeks – the highlights reel
4 weeks – a solid loop
6–8 weeks – the full road-warrior experience
🛣 How long are you comfortable driving in a day?
4 hours (slow & scenic) • 6 hours • 8 hours • 10+ (you road-trip like a pro)
📍 Which region is calling your name?
Southeast • Southwest • Midwest • Rocky Mountains • West • Pacific Northwest
🔥 What kind of experiences light you up?
Scenic drives • Epic hikes • Campsites under the stars • Wildlife photography • Rafting & kayaking
🏞 And finally — is there one park you’ve always dreamed of?
Rocky Mountain • Great Smoky Mountains • Redwoods • Yellowstone • Yosemite • Glacier• Zion
Every great journey starts with a spark — that “what if” moment. Once you’ve got your answers, I’ll help you map out the route, must-see stops, and insider tips to make your National Park road trip unforgettable.
Smokey Mountain Finale: The Last Stop Before Home
Great Sand Dunes NP & The Sangre De Cristo Mountains
Black Canyon, Crested Butte & Kebler Pass: Stamping, Snaggle-Teeth & Aspen Gold
The Million Dollar Highway/ San Juan Scenic Skyway
Mesa Verde NP: & the original Native Americans
A Tapestry of Time: Petrified Forest NP & Painted Desert
Sedona via Route 66
Death Valley NP: 282 feet below sea level!
Sequoia NP from Three Rivers to Morro Rock
Yosemite NP 2025: Mist Trail Focused
Truckee & Lake Tahoe: Alpine Lakes
Lassen Volcanic NP: Bumpass Hell and Dark Skies
Mt Shasta: Center of The Universe
2025 Redwoods & Crescent City
Umpqua Magic: Waterfalls, Cabins & a Sapphire Lake
Southbound & Spellbound: Oregon’s Southern Coast
Northern OR: Coastal Wonders
Portland: Weird, Wild and Wonderfully Delicious