my favorite places and areas to go when visiting national parks! these are all what I view as “must-see” if you have the time!! I definitely focus on places you can see the most wildlife🦬🐙🐏
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yellowstone np 🦬
glacier np 🏔️🐏
yellowstone np 🦬
one of the most iconic parts of yellowstone. old faithful is notorious for erupting every 15 minutes, so you are sure to see it if you stop by. there is a ton of parking around and a lot of fun little shops/other things to do around the geyser as wel...
Old Faithful - Yellowstone National Park
another iconic aspect of yellowstone. this area can get SUPER busy so beware of parking troubles/long wait times to travel around. you can walk on the boardwalk all the way to the overlook, and there is also a hiking trail that will take you up eleva...
Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail
another “big hit” in the park. the grand canyon of yellowstone is a great stop to make in the middle of the park. there are multiple lookout spots and also a few hiking trails that get you closer to the waterfall as well! it’s especially cool during ...
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
the absolute best place to see all kinds of wildlife in yellowstone. the most common you’ll see are bison, but you can see elk, pronghorn, wolves, bears, etc!! i would suggest going here around dusk and spending at least a half day if not two half da...
Lamar Valley
glacier np 🏔️🐏
the most picturesque road you will ever drive!! this is a must do if you are visiting glacier, but you need to pick the right time of the year to visit the park in order to drive it. these rules for parking along with road (at logan pass) also change...
Going-to-the-Sun Road
a great place to stay in the park at glacier or just visit if you have other lodging! it sits right on lake mcdonald which is a GORGEOUS lake, and there are a ton of fun things to do like take a boat tour, rent kayaks, have dinner, etc!
Stay at Lake McDonald Lodge
one of the shortest hikes you can do in glacier that still offer INCREDIBLE views! this is right on top of the peak at logan pass. you follow a boardwalk from the visitor center to the overlook! if you early in the day or toward dusk there is a high ...
Hidden Lake Overlook
many glacier hotel is spectacular. even if you aren’t staying in the park this is an incredible visit, just to see the building, enjoy a coffee, and take in the views. it is right on a lake and there are the huge glacier peaks surrounding it! many gl...