35 days in United States Itinerary

Rocky Mountain National Park presents an ideal setting for recreation in the mountain range for which the park is named.

Rocky Mountain National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire all the interesting features of Trail Ridge Road, admire the sheer force of Chasm Falls, stroll through Emerald Lake Trail, and hike along Flattop Mountain Trail.

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Minneapolis to Rocky Mountain National Park is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Minneapolis to Rocky Mountain National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Minneapolis in October: highs in Rocky Mountain National Park hover around 69°F, while lows dip to 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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 Double Arch, hike along Landscape Arch, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Fiery Furnace.

To see more things to do and other tourist information, go to the Arches National Park online sightseeing planner.

Fly from Rocky Mountain National Park to Arches National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in October, and nighttime lows around 42°F. On the 22nd (Sun), you're off to Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park features myriad canyons and buttes that the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries have carved over millions of years in hues of red and orange.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Island in the Sky, take in the dramatic natural features at Mesa Arch, and then take some stellar pictures from Grand View Point Overlook. Keep things going the next day: hike along White Rim Trail and then take some stellar pictures from Green River Overlook.

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Traveling by car from Arches National Park to Canyonlands National Park takes 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Canyonlands National Park can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can go by car to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

On the 25th (Wed), make a trip to Fremont Petroglyphs and then tour the pleasant surroundings at The Hickman Bridge Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Thu): take in breathtaking views at Little Wild Horse Canyon and then stroll through Nature & Parks.

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Traveling by car from Canyonlands National Park to Capitol Reef National Park takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Canyonlands National Park in October, expect Capitol Reef National Park to be little chillier, temps between 61°F and 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Escalante.

Escalante is a city in Garfield County, Utah, United States located along Utah Scenic Byway 12 (SR-12) in the south central part of the state. Take a break from Escalante with a short trip to Anasazi State Park Museum in Boulder, about 40 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: cruise along Highway 12 Scenic Byway, immerse yourself in nature at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, make a trip to The Hogback, and take in nature's colorful creations at Devils Garden.

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Traveling by car from Capitol Reef National Park to Escalante takes 2 hours. October in Escalante sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 29°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Spend the 1st (Wed) exploring nature at Peek-A-Boo Loop. The adventure continues: take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, take in panoramic vistas at Bryce Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo Loop Trail, and hike along Queen's Garden Trail.

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You can drive from Escalante to Bryce Canyon National Park in 1.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Cedar City.

Cedar City is a city in Iron County, Utah, United States, 250mi south of Salt Lake City, and 180mi north of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. For traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Cedar City trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Cedar City in 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in November; daily highs in Cedar City reach 55°F and lows reach 26°F. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

On the 3rd (Fri), explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park. On the next day, hike along The Narrows.

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Traveling by car from Cedar City to Zion National Park takes 1.5 hours. While traveling from Cedar City, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Zion National Park, ranging from highs of 61°F to lows of 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Grand Canyon National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, hike along Rim Trail, get great views at Lipan Point, and look for gifts at Lookout Studio.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Zion National Park in November; daily highs in Grand Canyon National Park reach 54°F and lows reach 22°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to travel to Blanding.

Blanding is a city in San Juan County, Utah, United States. Spend the 8th (Wed) among the memorable landscape of Natural Bridges National Monument. The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along Moki Dugway and immerse yourself in nature at The Edge of the Cedars State Park.

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Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Blanding by combination of flight and car takes about 7 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in November since evenings lows in Blanding dip to 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Mesa Verde National Park.

Whereas most national parks are primarily devoted to showcasing unique and special landscapes, Mesa Verde National Park focuses on ancient human habitation.

Spend the 12th (Sun) exploring nature at Mesa Verde National Park. The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Cliff Palace, stroll through Soda Canyon Overlook Trail, examine the collection at Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum, and contemplate the long history of Balcony House.

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Traveling by car from Blanding to Mesa Verde National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Blanding in November, expect little chillier with lows of 24°F in Mesa Verde National Park. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.

The Gunnison River has been hard at work over the past two million years, carving out the sheer cliffs and towering spires that today make up Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. On the 15th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Rim Rock Trail, then take in the awesome beauty at Pulpit Rock Overlook, and then get great views at Warner Point.

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You can drive from Mesa Verde National Park to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in 4 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve is known for nature and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating landscape at High Dune Trail.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Traveling from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in November, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve is a bit cooler at night with lows of 14°F. You will leave for home on the 18th (Sat).