Itineraries

Plan the journey. Experience the wonder.

Our curated itineraries are designed to help you make the most of your time in the parks, whether you have a few days or a few weeks. Each one connects unforgettable landscapes, must-see highlights, hidden gems, and gateway communities that bring even more depth to your adventure. Wherever you’re headed, there’s a route here that will inspire the trip of a lifetime.

Steep Black Canyon cliffs at sunset with a partly cloudy sky.

3 days in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park & Curecanti National Recreation Area

Experience the dramatic landscapes of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and water-based adventures at Curecanti National Recreation Area.

Duration

3 days

Perfect for

Families and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

Scenic overlooks, watersports, hiking, and wildlife spotting.

3 days in Pinnacles National Park

Experience the highlights of Pinnacles National Park with this three-day itinerary packed with hikes and chances to see endangered California condors.

Duration

3 days

Perfect for

Wildlife lovers, less-experienced hikers, campers.

Highlights

Hiking, rock formations, caves, and wildlife viewing.

Narrow rocky peninsula extending into bright blue ocean under a clear sky.

3 days on Santa Cruz in Channel Islands National Park

Experience the remote beauty and unique wildlife of Santa Cruz Island on this three-day camping excursion in Channel Islands National Park. Enjoy hikes, kayaking and snorkeling, tide pools, and the chance to see island foxes and migrating whales.

Duration

3 days

Perfect for

Outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, campers.

Rolling green hills with orange flowers under a clear blue sky.

5 days in Santa Monica Mountains & Channel Islands

Discover the best of Southern California's land and sea with this coastal adventure in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Channel Islands National Park.

Duration

5 days

Perfect for

Hikers, kayakers, beach bums, wildlife watchers, and nature lovers.

Highlights

Coastal hikes, island exploration, sea kayaking, and wildlife encounters.

12 hours at Petroglyph National Monument

Discover the ancient rock carvings of Petroglyph National Monument, where volcanic landscapes and cultural history come together in the Albuquerque area.

Duration

1 day

Perfect for

History buffs, hikers, and families looking to experience New Mexico's heritage.

Highlights

Petroglyph hikes, stunning desert scenery, and insights into Indigenous and Spanish history.

Small waterfall over mossy rocks with surrounding greenery.

NPS

12 hours along the Lewis & Clark trail

Trace the historic footsteps of this famous expedition along the Continental Divide, which marked the point of departure from both United States-controlled territory and the Missouri River watershed.

Duration

1 day

Perfect for

History enthusiasts, families, and explorers.

Highlights

Beautiful landscapes, educational exhibits, and scenic mountain views.

Trail of Tears log cabin with a wooden porch surrounded by greenery.

Visiting Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

Reflect on a significant and somber chapter in US history, when the Cherokee were exiled from their ancestral lands along with the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee, and Seminole. Compelled to march hundreds of miles west under treacherous conditions, thousands perished along the trail.

Duration

1-14 days

Perfect for

Those looking to learn about Indigenous history and better understand the impacts of American expansionism.

Highlights

History, culture, and connections to an important past.

Person standing near a massive redwood tree in a lush forest.

7 days in Northern California's untamed landscapes

Experience the rugged beauty of Northern California on this seven-day road trip through towering redwood forests, wild rivers, and pristine alpine lakes.

Duration

7 days

Perfect for

Hikers, nature lovers, photographers, and road trippers.

Highlights

Coastal redwoods, waterfall hikes, mountain lakes, and scenic drives.