Exploring the National Parks

15: Grand Circle Road Trip -- One Trip, Nine National Parks!

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Let’s talk about one of the greatest road trips in America!

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are talking about what we consider to be one of the top road trips that you can take -- the Grand Circle. This amazing road trip includes nine western national parks!

You get to see some truly cool stuff on this route, and we are so excited to be sharing what we love about it today.

Join us as we cover:

  • Where to start when road tripping the Grand Circle
  • Cool things to do in Zion National Park
  • What you have to see at Bryce Canyon
  • Our favorite stops along Highway 12
  • What we love about Kodachrome State Park
  • What’s so amazing about Capitol Reef National Park
  • Why Goblin Valley is a must-see
  • Why you should check out Little Wild Horse Canyon
  • What to check out if you love Native American art
  • What you need to do at Arches National Park
  • The views in Dead Horse Point State Park
  • The districts in Canyonlands
  • The most underrated park that you need to visit
  • Why we love the Million Dollar Highway
  • The coolest things about Mesa Verde
  • Why you should stop at Chaco Canyon
  • Other off-route stops you might want to check out
  • The amazing fossils at Petrified Forest National Park
  • Why you should spend some extra time exploring the Grand Canyon

    • This epic road trip takes you through four different states and nine national parks. You really get the best of the southwest by traveling along the Grand Circle!

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