Yellowstone: Yellowstone National Park belongs at or near the top on a list of National Parks to visit. There is nearly no end to the number of breathtaking views, and geological/geothermal features found no where else. Wildlife is plentiful, including Bison, Elk, Bear, Coyotes, wolves, and many other species. Use common sense around animals, as they are still wild although many have lost their fear of man. There is easy access to the main points of interest, and adequate pull outs to allow for stopping and viewing wildlife and scenery from the road.

You can get a good tour of the park in 3 days, but you may want to spend more time. The small town of West Yellowstone is a good place to stay, since it sits at the doorway of the park at the west entrance and has many hotels to choose from as well as shopping and adequate restaurants. We have also stayed at Gardiner Montana which is at the North entrance. This is a good location too, although it is not as centrally located as West Yellowstone.

Arches and Canyonland: Near Moab Utah, and all around southern Utah for that matter,  there are many interesting sites to see. Arches National Park and  Canyonland National Park are two very worthwhile places to visit, both within close proximity to Moab Utah.. Both are a   where there is plenty of comfortable lodging available as well as eateries.

Its a good idea to make lodging reservations in advance since it is a popular place.

You can rent a jeep in Moab if you like, but you wont need one to hit most of the main points of interest.  Allow at least 2 days if you want to do the short tour of Arches and Canyonland.

Soon to come : Arches revisited, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Glacier NP, Around Minnesota, and more !