15 days in Sparks, Monument Valley & Arches National Park Itinerary

Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Nevada State Museum (in Carson City), Incline Village (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park & Sand Harbor) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Tahoe City). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Washoe Club Haunted Museum, steep yourself in history at Chollar Mansion, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church, and get engrossed in the history at Sparks Heritage Museum.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Sparks online holiday planner.

Reno to Sparks is an approximately half hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 92°F in August, and nighttime lows around 60°F. On the 31st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. Venture out of the city with trips to Bluff (Bears Ears Education Center & Bluff Fort Historic Site), Goosenecks State Park (in Blanding) and Teec Nos Pos (Four Corners Monument & Teec Nos Pos Trading Post). There's much more to do: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, get great views at Muley Point Overlook, don't miss a visit to Mexican Hat Rock Formation, and stroll around Sandstone Tours.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Monument Valley trip maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Sparks to Monument Valley. The time zone difference when traveling from Sparks to Monument Valley is 1 hour. When traveling from Sparks in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Monument Valley: temperatures range from 87°F by day to 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

Arches National Park is known for nature, trails, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Delicate Arch, trek along Windows, tour the pleasant surroundings at Landscape Arch, and don't miss a visit to Partition Arch.

To find traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Arches National Park itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Arches National Park takes 3.5 hours. September in Arches National Park sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can fly back home.