60 days in United States Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): hike along S Rim Trail, take in the awesome beauty at Chisos Mountains, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lost Mine Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at The Window Trail, then take in breathtaking views at Santa Elena Canyon, and then explore and take pictures at Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.

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Fort Lauderdale to Big Bend National Park is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Fort Lauderdale in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 71°F in Big Bend National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can drive to Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Tue): take in breathtaking views at McKittrick Canyon, then explore the activities along Smith Spring, and then hike along Devil's Hall Trail.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Guadalupe Mountains National Park trip planner.

Getting from Big Bend National Park to Guadalupe Mountains National Park by car takes about 5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. In September, Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a bit cooler than Big Bend National Park - with highs of 81°F and lows of 62°F. On the 27th (Wed), you're off to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and scenic drive. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating underground world of Big Room, surround yourself with nature on Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, take in the dramatic natural features at Hall of The White Giant, and contemplate the waterfront views at Rattlesnake Springs.

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Traveling by car from Guadalupe Mountains National Park to Carlsbad Caverns National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) 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: tour the pleasant surroundings at Mosca Pass Trail, contemplate the waterfront views at Little Medano Creek, and admire nature's extreme beauty at High Dune Trail.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Carlsbad Caverns National Park to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. While traveling from Carlsbad Caverns National Park, expect little chillier days and cooler nights in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, ranging from highs of 65°F to lows of 27°F. You'll set off for Mesa Verde National Park on the 4th (Wed).

Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): delve into the distant past at Cliff Palace, delve into the distant past at Balcony House, and then examine the collection at Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Long House, then don't miss a visit to Step House, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nordenskiold #16 Trail, and finally explore the ancient world of Spruce Tree House.

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Explore your travel options from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Mesa Verde National Park with the Route module. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Mesa Verde National Park when traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in October, with lows around 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.

On the 7th (Sat), enjoy a day of scenic exploration at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Spend the 9th (Mon) exploring nature at North Rim. The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along South Rim Road, get great views at Warner Point, and admire all the interesting features of East Portal Road.

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Getting from Mesa Verde National Park to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park by car takes about 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in October, and nighttime lows around 38°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Alluvial Fan, then admire all the interesting features of Trail Ridge Road, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Many Parks Curve Overlook, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Emerald Lake Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Wed): explore the activities along Bear Lake, contemplate the waterfront views at Sprague Lake, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapel on the Rock, and finally view the masterpieces at The Old Gallery Allenspark.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Rocky Mountain National Park day trip planner.

You can drive from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Rocky Mountain National Park in 7 hours. In October in Rocky Mountain National Park, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to fly to Badlands National Park.

Step out of Badlands National Park with an excursion to Hurley Butte Horseback Riding in Interior--about 34 minutes away. Spend the 14th (Sat) exploring nature at Badlands National Park. And it doesn't end there: cruise along Loop Road, take in the dramatic natural features at Big Badlands Overlook, explore the striking landscape of Bigfoot Pass Overlook, and take some stellar pictures from Yellow Mounds Overlook.

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Traveling by flight from Rocky Mountain National Park to Badlands National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In October, daytime highs in Badlands National Park are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Keystone.

On the 16th (Mon), go deep underground at Big Thunder Gold Mine, hike along Presidential Trail, then appreciate the history behind Mount Rushmore National Memorial, then stop by Goodtyme Photo, and finally admire the majestic nature at Custer State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire all the interesting features of Iron Mountain Road, then appreciate the history behind Crazy Horse Memorial, then explore the striking landscape at Needles Eye Tunnel, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Breezy Point Picnic Area.

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Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Keystone takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Badlands National Park in October, expect nights in Keystone to be about the same, around 34°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

Step out of Yellowstone National Park to go to Grand Teton National Park and see Grand Teton, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the dramatic scenery at Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River, take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Brink of the Lower Falls Trail.

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You can fly from Keystone to Yellowstone National Park in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Keystone in October; daily highs in Yellowstone National Park reach 47°F and lows reach 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Arches National Park.

Arches National Park is known for nature, trails, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Delicate Arch, make a trip to Wolfe Ranch, trek along Double Arch, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Fiery Furnace.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Yellowstone National Park to Arches National Park in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and car. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in October: highs in Arches National Park hover around 71°F, while lows dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to drive to Capitol Reef National Park.

Step out of Capitol Reef National Park with an excursion to The Wolverton Mill in Hanksville--about 54 minutes away. Spend the 26th (Thu) exploring nature at Capitol Reef National Park . Next up on the itinerary: take in breathtaking views at Little Wild Horse Canyon, do some rugged touring at local off-road trails, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Hickman Bridge Trail, and admire the striking features of Fruita Schoolhouse.

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Getting from Arches National Park to Capitol Reef National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Arches National Park in October: high temperatures in Capitol Reef National Park hover around 61°F and lows are around 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

On the 27th (Fri), take some stellar pictures from Fairyland Point, take in breathtaking views at Sunset Point, then take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, and finally hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

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Traveling by car from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in October, and nighttime lows around 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Zion National Park.

Spend the 28th (Sat) exploring nature at The Narrows. Spend the 29th (Sun) exploring nature at Zion National Park. There's still lots to do: trek along Angel's Landing, cruise along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, and get great views at Observation Point.

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You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in October; daily highs in Zion National Park reach 74°F and lows reach 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

On the 31st (Tue), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. And it doesn't end there: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, admire the striking features of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, get great views at Powell Point, and stroll through South Kaibab Trail.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. In October, Grand Canyon National Park is little chillier than Zion National Park - with highs of 66°F and lows of 31°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel to Joshua Tree National Park.

Change things up with these side-trips from Joshua Tree National Park: Salvation Mountain (in Calipatria) and Slab City (in Niland). There's lots more to do: trek along Arch Rock Nature Trail, take in nature's colorful creations at Cholla Cactus Garden, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ryan Mountain, and take in the dramatic natural features at Keys View.

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Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park with the Route module. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in November, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Joshua Tree National Park: temperatures range from 70°F by day to 46°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Death Valley National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Golf Course, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, cruise along Artist's Drive, then take in breathtaking views at Golden Canyon, then take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point, and finally contemplate the long history of Harmony Borax Works. On the 9th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Funeral Mountains, then take some stellar pictures from Dante's View, and then take some stellar pictures from Father Crowley Vista Point.

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You can drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Death Valley National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in November, Death Valley National Park is slightly colder at night with lows of 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Fri): explore the stunning scenery at Kings Canyon National Park, get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail. On the 11th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along General Grant Tree Trail and then Head underground at Crystal Cave.

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You can drive from Death Valley National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 7.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point, get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and cruise along Tioga Pass.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park driving holiday tool.

Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. While traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, expect a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 54°F to lows of 19°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can travel to Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Lassen Volcanic National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in November, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Lassen Volcanic National Park: temperatures range from 64°F by day to 42°F at night. You'll set off for Redwood National Park on the 16th (Thu).

Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Redwood National Park. On the 18th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: delve into the lush surroundings at Tall Trees Grove.

For other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Redwood National Park online attractions planner.

You can drive from Lassen Volcanic National Park to Redwood National Park in 5.5 hours. While traveling from Lassen Volcanic National Park, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Redwood National Park, ranging from highs of 59°F to lows of 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Crater Lake National Park.

On the 19th (Sun), explore the striking landscape of Crater Lake National Park.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Redwood National Park to Crater Lake National Park. Traveling from Redwood National Park in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Crater Lake National Park, with lows of 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel back home.