Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
(Driving Time: 6 hours, Distance: 370 miles)
- Feast your eyes on the marvelous geysers, hot springs, and breathtaking landscapes of America's first national park, home to incredible wildlife like bison and grizzly bears.
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
(Driving Time: 2.5 hours, Distance: 160 miles)
- Hike through alpine meadows, climb rugged peaks, and spot elk and bighorn sheep in this stunning Rocky Mountain wonderland.
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
(Driving Time: 6 hours, Distance: 385 miles)
- Prepare to be awestruck by the dramatic, striped rock formations and vast expanses of this otherworldly landscape, once home to ancient mammals like the rhino.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota
(Driving Time: 6 hours, Distance: 370 miles)
- Gaze upon the massive carved faces of four American presidents on the iconic granite mountain, and learn about the site's history and significance.
Pikes Peak, Colorado
(Driving Time: 3 hours, Distance: 180 miles)
- Challenge yourself with a hike or scenic drive up to the 14,115-foot summit of this famous Rocky Mountain peak, offering incredible views over Colorado Springs.
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Utah/Wyoming
(Driving Time: 6 hours, Distance: 360 miles)
- Lose yourself in the dramatic red rock canyons surrounding the emerald waters of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, a paradise for fishing, boating, and wildlife watching.