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Fastfwd75
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Jun 17, 2014

Which parks do I NEED to see?

We are leaving from Montreal and going mostly towards the west coast. East coast is easy to do on other years when I get less vacation time.
We have 2 months to see as much as possible while enjoying the trip and probably driving 100-300miles per day. Should be enough to get us from Montreal to California by the way of Yellowstone and Moab.

Right now our main destination is Moab but we will probably hook north by Yellowstone first. After that probably towards Las Vegas and California.

Any major parks we HAVE to see on the way? I can find maps of national parks but can't find a map of the "10 must see". Too many to see them all. Also maybe some places are state parks or not parks at all but still must see. Maybe the salt flats(no idea where that is)?

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  • If I were to choose MY top 5 they would be(in no particular order) Yellowstone, Glacier, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon. Yosemite should be in there but the whole reservation thing makes it difficult. And, while it is not a park, I have to agree that the Oregon coast is a must-see at some point of ones life. All that being said I'm not sure you can do them all justice in 2 months- but man, it will be fun trying! Have a ball!
  • Are you only talking parks in the States or are you wanting to see our own parks in Canada?
  • Yellowstone, Mesa Verde, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Oregon Coast Road, Glacier. All are unique!
  • Must See:
    Crater Lake
    Oregon Coast (spectacular vistas, lighthouses, etc)
    Redwoods
    (so many more)
    Have a good trip.

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