32 days in United States Itinerary

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.

categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. Spend the 23rd (Fri) exploring nature at Elizabeth Lake. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Half Dome, take in the awesome beauty at Cathedral Range, admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, and identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles.

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Minneapolis to Yosemite National Park is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. While traveling from Minneapolis, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 46°F to lows of 14°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time 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 4th (Wed), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Grand Canyon Village, contemplate the long history of Hermit's Rest, take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, and get great views at Hopi Point.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. December in Grand Canyon National Park sees daily highs of 45°F and lows of 15°F at night. On the 5th (Thu), 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.

Go for a jaunt from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park to see Grand Teton about 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: witness a stunning natural landmark at Upper Geyser Basin, take in the awesome beauty at Roaring Mountain, take in the waterfront at Bridge Bay Marina, and take in the dramatic natural features at Biscuit Basin.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 9.5 hours. While traveling from Grand Canyon National Park, expect cooler days and a bit cooler nights in Yellowstone National Park, ranging from highs of 23°F to lows of 1°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel to North Cascades National Park.

North Cascades National Park calls visitors to its rugged landscape of high mountain peaks tipped with about 300 glaciers.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around North Cascades National Park: North Cascades Vintage Aircraft Museum (in Concrete), Stehekin River (in Stehekin) and Glacier (Picture Lake & Mt Baker Ski Area). There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at North Cascades National Park, see human ingenuity at work at Ross Dam, trek along Blue Lake Trail, and contemplate the waterfront views at Diablo Dam.

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Explore your travel options from Yellowstone National Park to North Cascades National Park with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Yellowstone National Park to North Cascades National Park is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in January, expect North Cascades National Park to be warmer, temps between 46°F and 32°F. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.