22 days in Continental USA Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Glacier Point and Yosemite Museum Gallery. Ansel Adams Gallery and Parsons Memorial will appeal to museum buffs. There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, explore the striking landscape at Half Dome, and trek along Mariposa Grove.

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London, UK to Yosemite National Park is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from London in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and little chillier nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 7°C at night. You'll set off for Yellowstone National Park on the 14th (Mon).

Bring the kids along to Uncle Tom's Trail and Fishing Bridge General Store. Get some historical perspective at Fort Yellowstone Historic District and S Rim Trail. Explore Yellowstone National Park's surroundings by going to Horseback Riding Tours (in Gardiner) and Grand Teton (in Grand Teton National Park). Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, tour the pleasant surroundings at North Rim Trail, identify plant and animal life at Grand Loop Road, and take in the natural beauty of Norris Porcelain Basin.

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Do a combination of bus and flight from Yosemite National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, shuttle, and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Traveling from Yosemite National Park to Yellowstone National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, expect Yellowstone National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 24°C and 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can fly to Custer.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): learn more about the world around you at The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, look for gifts at Granite Sports, then explore the activities along Sylvan Lake, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Needles Eye Tunnel. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue): immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park and then cruise along Iron Mountain Road.

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Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to Custer takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August: high temperatures in Custer hover around 29°C and lows are around 12°C. On the 22nd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Pigeon Forge.

Kids will enjoy River Rafting & Tubing and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Museum-lovers will get to explore Titanic Museum Attraction and The Wood Whittlers. There's lots more to do: browse the different shops at Goats on the Roof, find something for the whole family at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, steep yourself in history at Little Greenbrier School, and walk around Chimneys Picnic Area.

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Getting from Custer to Pigeon Forge by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Custer in August, with highs in Pigeon Forge at 36°C and lows at 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Hilton Head.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): kick back and relax at Coligny Beach, stop by Hilton Head Oils, then get engrossed in the history at Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum, then trek along Hilton Head Island Bike Trails, and finally let the kids burn off some steam at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then see the interesting displays at Coastal Discovery Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at The Church of the Cross.

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Traveling by flight from Pigeon Forge to Hilton Head takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Pigeon Forge in August since evenings lows in Hilton Head dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.