13 days in Western US Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Albany to Las Vegas is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Albany in August, expect Las Vegas to be a bit warmer, temps between 101°F and 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Thu) to allow time for travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point and then hike along South Kaibab Trail.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in August, things will get cooler in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 80°F and lows about 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): take in the natural beauty of Midway Geyser Basin, then take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, and then explore the activities along Firehole River. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the natural beauty of Upper Geyser Basin and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blue Star Spring.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 9.5 hours. In August, Yellowstone National Park is slightly colder than Grand Canyon National Park - with highs of 70°F and lows of 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Devils Tower.

On the 5th (Mon), appreciate the history behind Wind Circles, explore the striking landscape at Devils Tower National Monument, and then make a trip to Tower Trail.

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Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Devils Tower takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, Devils Tower is somewhat warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 81°F and lows of 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gillette.

Change things up with these side-trips from Gillette: Buffalo (Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, The Historic Occidental Hotel Museum, &more), Sheridan (The Historic Sheridan Inn, Bighorn National Forest, &more) and The Brinton Museum (in Big Horn).

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You can drive from Devils Tower to Gillette in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August in Gillette, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 54°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.