Cross Country Itinerary Feedback/Advice
My wife and I are planning to take our 3 girls on a 7ish week cross country trip during the summer of 2018. It sounds like for Yellowstone and Grand Teton Campgrounds I should plan to be calling this...
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Personally, I think your planned route is very good. You have plenty of time for down-time and relaxing. You don't have to go, go constantly. Get some pool time in or even river play in those areas. Zion is nice to putz around in the river and if you can snag the sites right on the river in Watchman campground the kids (and you) will enjoy its coolness. From Zion take a day trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in nearby Kanab, UT. It's an awesome facility but make arrangements for the tour beforehand. It's free. While in that area drive through Coral Pink Sands park. The color will amaze you.
There's plenty to do from Moab in 4 days. It's a big area to explore including nearby Canyonlands, the LaSal Mtns. (cool temps), taking a boat tour down the Colorado.
For a first-time visit I think the Grand Canyon South Rim is best. We've been to both Rims often and now our favorite is the North Rim because it's not as crowded but for the first time you need to go to the South Rim. Stay in Trailer Village RV and you'll be within walking distance to a early morning or late afternoon stroll to the Rim. Other times the free shuttle stops right at the RV park. There are many ranger programs to enjoy - either for kids only or for the whole family, including the night campfire talks. Get on and off wherever from the free shuttle. Walk along the top Rim for a distance then catch the next bus. Also, walk down the Bright Angel Trail if only for 1/8 mile or so. You'll get an altogether perspective of the canyon from below the Rim.
Bryce has some wonderful trails if you get below the Rim. Wall Street is awesome! It's like a fairy wonderland down there.
Grand Teton and Yellowstone - stay in the parks for the best experience. Each one has a full hookup RV park and many dry campgrounds. Take the gentle float tour in the Tetons down the Snake River and you just might see a moose in the water with you. We did!
Go to each national park's official web site for ideas on things to do, campgrounds, road information and special alerts. They are wonderful resources.
Your plan is good! You're lucky to have so much time for this big trip. Enjoy!!
There's plenty to do from Moab in 4 days. It's a big area to explore including nearby Canyonlands, the LaSal Mtns. (cool temps), taking a boat tour down the Colorado.
For a first-time visit I think the Grand Canyon South Rim is best. We've been to both Rims often and now our favorite is the North Rim because it's not as crowded but for the first time you need to go to the South Rim. Stay in Trailer Village RV and you'll be within walking distance to a early morning or late afternoon stroll to the Rim. Other times the free shuttle stops right at the RV park. There are many ranger programs to enjoy - either for kids only or for the whole family, including the night campfire talks. Get on and off wherever from the free shuttle. Walk along the top Rim for a distance then catch the next bus. Also, walk down the Bright Angel Trail if only for 1/8 mile or so. You'll get an altogether perspective of the canyon from below the Rim.
Bryce has some wonderful trails if you get below the Rim. Wall Street is awesome! It's like a fairy wonderland down there.
Grand Teton and Yellowstone - stay in the parks for the best experience. Each one has a full hookup RV park and many dry campgrounds. Take the gentle float tour in the Tetons down the Snake River and you just might see a moose in the water with you. We did!
Go to each national park's official web site for ideas on things to do, campgrounds, road information and special alerts. They are wonderful resources.
Your plan is good! You're lucky to have so much time for this big trip. Enjoy!!
