Trip ideas.
Sample itineraries for a few days in a national park — copy one and make it yours.
These are samples written by Wanderyay to show how a trip can be laid out, not anybody's real plans. The places come from the park guide; check the Park Service for conditions, reservations and closures before you go.
5 sample trips
SampleThree days in Acadia
Acadia National Park · 3 days
The coast road, the ponds and the summit, then the quieter west side.
- Day 1 · Along the Park Loop Road
- Day 2 · Jordan Pond and Cadillac Mountain
- Day 3 · The west side
SampleFour days in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park · 4 days
Geyser basins, the lake, the canyon and the hot springs in the north.
- Day 1 · Old Faithful and the geyser basins
- Day 2 · West Thumb and the lake
- Day 3 · Hayden Valley and the canyon
- Day 4 · Norris and Mammoth
SampleThree days in Zion
Zion National Park · 3 days
The main canyon on foot, then the overlook and the Kolob Canyons section.
- Day 1 · Up the main canyon
- Day 2 · Emerald Pools and the Watchman
- Day 3 · The overlook and Kolob Canyons
SampleThree days in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park · 3 days
Cades Cove, the high road over Newfound Gap, and Roaring Fork.
- Day 1 · Cades Cove
- Day 2 · Over Newfound Gap
- Day 3 · Roaring Fork
SampleTwo days in Arches
Arches National Park · 2 days
The Windows section and Park Avenue, then Delicate Arch and Devils Garden.
- Day 1 · The Windows and Park Avenue
- Day 2 · Delicate Arch and Devils Garden