9 days in Yellowstone National Park, Great Falls & Glacier National Park Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful and then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. On your second day here, take in the dramatic natural features at Biscuit Basin, take in the natural beauty of Midway Geyser Basin, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring.

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San Angelo to Yellowstone National Park is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from San Angelo to Yellowstone National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from San Angelo in September, with highs in Yellowstone National Park at 60°F and lows at 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Great Falls.

Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. On the 4th (Mon), learn about all things military at Malmstrom Museum and Air Park.

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Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Great Falls by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in September; daily highs in Great Falls reach 71°F and lows reach 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Avalanche Lake and Iceberg Lake Trail. Take a break from the city and head to Grinnell Glacier and Highline Trail. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Trail of the Cedars.

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You can drive from Great Falls to Glacier National Park in 4 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and car. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in September, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.