16 days in Keystone & Western US Itinerary

Fewer than 400 people call Keystone home year-round, but the population explodes in summer when crowds flock to nearby Mount Rushmore.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Mount Rushmore National Memorial. On the 9th (Wed), explore and take pictures at Iron Mountain Road and then go deep underground at Big Thunder Gold Mine. On the 10th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Sylvan Lake and then hike along Presidential Trail.

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Sault Ste. Marie to Keystone is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Sault Ste. Marie to Keystone. In June, daily temperatures in Keystone can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. On the 11th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Grand Prismatic Spring and Grand Geyser. There's more to do: take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful.

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You can fly from Keystone to Yellowstone National Park in 8 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, shuttle, and car. Traveling from Keystone in June, things will get little chillier in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 66°F and lows about 34°F. On the 14th (Mon), you'll travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Space Needle. Here are some ideas for day two: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium and then wander the streets of Pike Place Market.

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Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June, expect nights in Seattle to be much warmer, around 57°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

On the 17th (Thu), admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge.

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Traveling by flight from Seattle to San Francisco takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in San Francisco sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 55°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): make a trip to Olmsted Point, then trek along Panorama Trail, and then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail and then take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls.

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You can take a bus from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 9 hours. Another option is to drive. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 79°F, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to 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.

On the 22nd (Tue), take in breathtaking views at Inner Canyon, then get curious at Yavapai Geology Museum, and then take in the pleasant sights at Pipe Creek Vista. Here are some ideas for day two: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim and then hike along South Kaibab Trail.

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You can drive from Yosemite National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 85°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can travel back home.