-
Period: to
Departure from Home to Yellowstone
I leave home and take a bus from Virginia to Yellowstone. The trip will take 40 hours including layovers. I will spend the night in The Wildwood Hotel in Missouri. I then catch a bus to get to Yellowstone National Park to begin my adventure. However, it will be night time so I will have to book a hotel at Old Faithful Snow Lodge stay the night.
The address will be
Yellowstone National Park, 1000 Old Faithful Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 -
Visit Old Faithful and Return Back to My Hotel
I visit Yellowstone's most famous geyser, Old Faithful, and visit a couple more attractions around. I won't have time to explore the full wealth of Yellowstone, however. -
Departure from Yellowstone to Carlsbad Caverns
I depart from Yellowstone and vacate my room.The trip will take 20 hours including layovers. I land at Cavern City Air Terminal and lodge at Rodeway Inn(6 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Whites City, NM 88268). I will sleep and explore Carlsbad Caverns tomorrow. -
Exploration of Carlsbad Caverns
I will explore Carlsbad Caverns and its famous karst topography.
I'll visit the Bottomless Pit and other caves. After exploring the park, I will return back to Rodeway Inn and sleep. -
Period: to
Departure from Carlsbad Caverns to Yosemite and Exploration
I will depart from Carlsbad Caverns and make my way to Yosemite Valley Lodge. The trip will take about 12 hours. I will first explore the Half Dome, an igneous rock formation and then proceed to looking at the other attractions. It will be a quick tour, only about 2 hours.
Then, I will return to Yosemite Valley Lodge and rest. -
Departure from Yosemite and Arrival at the Grand Canyon
I will depart from Yosemite in a bus and arrive at the Grand Canyon The ride should take no more than 6 hours. I will proceed to visiting the areas of the Grand Canyon with the most fossils and observe the environment. I will then finish exploring and lodge at the El Tovar Hotel, located near the Grand Canyon South Rim. Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023 -
Period: to
Departure from Grand Canyon and Arrival at Glacier Bay Alaska
I will depart from Grand Canyon National Airport and arrive at Glacier Park International Airport. The ride should take about 100 hours. First I will lodge at Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall. Then I will take a bus again and lodge at Four Seasons Resort in British Columbia(Canada). After another day of travel, I will lodge at Westmark Inn Dawson at Yukon, Canada. After a long wait, I will travel to Alaska. I will then lodge at Glacier Bay Lodge. -
Exploration of Glacier Bay Alaska
I will explore the Margerie Glacier, that is supposedly expanding in mass and size. It is the most famous spot in the park. I will then proceed to look at Glacier Bay's other retreating glaciers and observe them. After exploring, I will return back to Glacier Bay Lodge and take a night's rest. -
Period: to
Departure from Glacier Bay and Arrival at Home!
I depart from Glacier Bay. The ride should take about 140 hours. First I will lodge at Westmark Inn Dawson at Yukon, Canada. Then I will take a bus again and lodge at Four Seasons Resort in British Columbia(Canada). After another day of traveling I will lodge at Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall. I will travel again and lodge at Radisson Hotel Colorado. Another day of travelling, and I lodge at The Wildwood Hotel. Then i will travel back home. My National Parks Road Trip is over.