10 Day Tour

Day 1 –  Jackson Hole
We depart on our morning flight to Jackson, Wyoming.  Upon arrival, we’ll have some free time to take in this scenic town.  Transfer to Yellowstone and our lodging for the next two nights, the Old Faithful Snowlodge.  This is the newest lodge in Yellowstone, and its timber and log construction blends in perfectly with the rustic feeling of the other buildings around the park.

Day 2 –  Yellowstone
Today we will enjoy a guided tour of Yellowstone Park.  The park is home to many species of wildlife, including grizzly and black bears, moose, elk, bison, wolves, coyotes, bighorn sheep, pronghorns (fastest land animal in US), and deer.  There will be some free time following the tour to explore the many wonders of the Old Faithful area on your own.  Some areas of interest nearby include: West Thumb Geyser Basin, Lower Geyser Basin and the Fountain Paint Pots, and Yellowstone Lake, which is the largest high altitude lake in the lower 48 states.

Day 3 –  Great Salt Lake
This morning we depart Wyoming, travel through Idaho and southward into Utah.  We’ll have a brief opportunity to view some of the sights of Salt Lake City where big city meets alpine resort.  Our lodging this evening will be in Richfield, Utah.

Day 4 –  Bryce & Zion National Parks
Today we explore the Grand Staircase, a portion of the Colorado Plateau comprised of a series of colorful cliffs.  Our first stop is in Bryce Canyon National Park, known for its unique geology.  Erosion has formed the limestone rocks in this park into a multitude of bizarre shapes.  The area is renowned for having some of the world’s best air quality, and boasts views of three states and approaching 200 miles of visibility.  The bottom layer of rock at Bryce Canyon is the top layer of rock at our next destination, Zion National Park.  Characterized by high plateaus and deep sandstone canyons, the park is best known for Zion Canyon.  It is here that a spectacular gorge was formed by the North Fork of the Virgin River, with canyon walls rising to 3,000 feet.  Our lodging for the next two nights will be in Page, Arizona, home of the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell.

Day 5 –  Grand Canyon
Our day today will be spent at one of the most awe-inspiring places in the United States- The Grand Canyon.  The south rim of the canyon averages 7,000 ft. above sea level.  Immerse yourself in the sense of wonder provided by this grand spectacle.

Day 6 –  Mesa Verde
Journey to Colorado today and experience the “green table” – Mesa Verde.  This national park offers wonderful views of the Four Corners from Park Point, as well as the opportunity to visit the ancient cliff dwellings built into the alcoves of the canyon walls.  Our lodging for the next two nights will be in Durango.

Day 7 –  Durango Silverton Railroad
Depart on a historic journey aboard the Durango Silverton Railroad today.  Construction began on the railroad in 1881 and was finished in Silverton 9 months later.  The historic train has been in continuous operation for 123 years, and provides its passengers with a truly precious view as it winds along the Animas River from Durango to the old fashioned western town of Silverton.

Day 8 –  Colorado Springs
We travel today to Colorado Springs, where we’ll visit the Focus on The Family Welcome Center and Bookstore.  From there we’ll head to the Garden of The Gods - a collection of towering sandstone rock formations with a backdrop provided by Pikes Peak.  Our lodging for the next two nights will be in Denver.

Day 9 –  Rocky Mountain National Park
The day will be spent visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, a living showcase to the splendor of the Rocky Mountains.  This park contains over 60 peaks at 12,000 ft. above sea level or higher, the tallest of which is Longs Peak at 14,259 ft.  It is also home to the highest continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road, which tops out at 12,183 ft. 

Day 10 –  Homeward
We depart for home, taking with us wonderful memories of the many beautiful natural wonders we’ve seen!

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