Driving Yellowstone Upper Loop: 8 Best Stops for Views, Wildlife, and Hiking
Yellowstone’s Upper Loop is a scenic drive through Yellowstone National Park that connects Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris Geyser Basin, Canyon Village, and Tower-Roosevelt. Here’s everything you need to know about driving Yellowstone’s Upper Loop, including 8 can’t-miss stops along the way!
7 Reasons To Visit Yellowstone in the Summer
Summer is the busiest time to visit Yellowstone, but it’s also one of the best times of the year to enjoy everything Yellowstone National Park has to offer. Take advantage of longer daylight hours and peak park opening, and check out these 7 reasons it’s worth visiting Yellowstone in the summer!
12-Day Pacific Northwest Road Trip
The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful, idyllic places to road trip in the US. Spanning 5 national parks and some of the most gorgeous views you’ll ever see… Here’s how to road trip the PNW in 12 jam-packed, adventurous days!
23 Gift Ideas Road Trippers Will Love (2024 Gift Guide)
Whether a loved one is driving cross country, enjoys weekend getaways, or just generally drives often, this guide is dedicated to useful gift ideas for people who spend a lot of time in the car. From short drives to long road trips, here are 23 gifts for road trippers (that they’ll actually use)!
(#7) Roadtripping The Rockies: Jasper Park Lodge & Spirit Island
We immediately understand why Spirit Island is one of the most recognizable locations in all of Jasper National Park. It’s one place where photographs do the beauty justice, even if they can’t quite convey the tranquility felt in person.
(#6) Roadtripping The Rockies: Jasper National Park
As we refuel with comfort food after a laid-back morning in this charming, laid-back town, there’s zero doubt in either of our minds… We’re falling more in love with Jasper National Park with every second (and bite 😋)!
(#5) Roadtripping The Rockies: Athabasca Falls
Our final stop along the Icefields Parkway before reaching Jasper is Athabasca Falls. Known for its picturesque setting and the force of the plunging Athabasca River, the scenic beauty and raw power of Athabasca Falls make it worth the stop!
(#4) Roadtripping The Rockies: Parker Ridge & Columbia Icefield
The Icefields Parkway is named after the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. This massive icefield is the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains and a must-stop along our 10-day Canadian Rockies Road Trip!
(#3) Roadtripping The Rockies: The Icefields Parkway
Today begins our 3-day adventure along the Icefields Parkway, driving from Lake Louise to Jasper National Park, a route often celebrated as one of the world’s ultimate road trips. An abundance of beauty is what makes the Canadian Rockies so magical — and this drive is about to take our breath away in more ways than one!
(#2) Roadtripping The Rockies: Chateau Lake Louise
Drawing the curtains to our private view of Lake Louise, it’s even dreamier than expected. This is a “pinch me” place. An… “Am I really here? Is this real?” kind of place. We’re giddy with anticipation for the next 24 hours in the iconic Château Lake Louise.