15 days in Arches National Park & Yellowstone National Park Itinerary

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 scenic drive. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Delicate Arch, trek along Landscape Arch, explore and take pictures at Arches National Park Scenic Drive, and stroll through Double Arch.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Arches National Park route maker website.

Salt Lake City to Arches National Park is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. May in Arches National Park sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 49°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 1st (Tue) before leaving for Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Step out of Yellowstone National Park with an excursion to Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park--about 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, get to know the fascinating history of S Rim Trail, take in the natural beauty of Beehive Geyser, and contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone Lake.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Arches National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, taxi, shuttle, and bus. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Arches National Park in June, with highs in Yellowstone National Park at 66°F and lows at 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.