10 Yellowstone Scenic Drives for Views and Wildlife
Yellowstone National Park is home to some of the most breathtaking scenic drives in the United States, showcasing towering waterfalls, geothermal wonders, wildlife-rich valleys, and dramatic mountain landscapes. Here’s a complete guide to the best Yellowstone scenic drives!
Grand Loop Road: Map & Itinerary for Yellowstone’s Most Scenic Drive
Yellowstone’s Grand Loop Road is one of the most scenic drives in the United States, offering an immersive experience of Yellowstone’s diverse landscapes, geothermal features, and abundant wildlife. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about navigating Yellowstone’s “Grand Loop,” including key stops and why this 143-mile route is the perfect way for first-time visitors to explore the park!
Yellowstone Lower Loop: Itinerary, Map, and 10 Best Stops
Yellowstone’s Lower Loop is a scenic drive through Yellowstone National Park that connects Norris Geyser Basin, Canyon Village, Lake Village, West Thumb, and Madison Junction. Here’s everything you need to know about driving Yellowstone’s Lower Loop, including 10 can’t-miss stops along the way!
(#4) Driving Icefields Parkway: Peyto Lake, Chephren Lake, and Mistaya Canyon
Today officially begins our adventure along Highway 93 as we drive from Lake Louise to Jasper, a route often celebrated as one of the world’s ultimate road trips. An abundance of beauty makes the Canadian Rockies so magical—and this drive is about to take our breath away in more ways than one!
Yellowstone Upper Loop: 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!
CO Road Trip: Maroon Bells, Crater Lake, and Top of the Rockies
This epic Colorado road trip will take you to arguably the most photographed mountain peaks in the United States, the highest incorporated city in North America, and the summit of Independence Pass at 12,095′. You’ll cross the Continental Divide three different times, plus have the opportunity to get out of the car and into the backcountry to explore more of Colorful Colorado on foot with some of the most beautiful hikes in the state!
CO/UT Road Trip: Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
This is a spectacular road trip through western Colorado and eastern Utah, taking you from the hub of Colorado’s wine country to an exhibit hall where you can view over 1,500 dinosaur bones, to two of Utah’s National Parks and one of the best places in the United States to view prehistoric petroglyphs.
CO Road Trip: The West Elk Loop Scenic Byway
Over 205 miles, drive through Colorado’s Central Rocky Mountains, explore one of the most underrated national parks in the United States, stroll through Colorado’s Wildflower Capitol, and swim in its largest body of water. Roadtripping is one of the best things to do in Colorado, so hop in your car for the day or pack your bag for a long weekend and let’s road trip the West Elk Loop Scenic Byway!
CO Road Trip: Driving The San Juan Skyway
Over 236 miles, you’ll pass through mountain towns and stunning lakes, drive 20 of the most scenic miles in America, and stumble upon what’s been dubbed “The Switzerland of America”. Hop in your car for the day or hit the road for a long weekend, and let’s road trip the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway!
3 Scenic Drives in New Hampshire
Hitting the road to explore is one of our favorite ways to get to know a new area. That means we’re always on the lookout for scenic road trips and drives to add to our trip itineraries. Here are 3 of our favorite road trips to take in New Hampshire!