Wyoming & Montana Travel Guide

A budget-friendly national parks road trip through Wyoming and Montana, linking Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks with scenic drives, hikes, and geothermal wonders.

Sights & Activities

Grand Teton National Park: Typically 3 days of mountain hiking and scenic viewpoints. A fall itinerary spends Days 1–3 here, hitting Schwabacher Landing, Delta Lake, Phelps Lake hike, Jenny Lake, Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, Cascade Canyon, and Mormon Row before heading to Yellowstone; the route from here to Glacier NP is ~475 miles / 8 hr 25 min. reel reel
- Schwabacher Landing: Day 1 viewpoint. reel
- Delta Lake: Day 1 hike option. reel
- Phelps Lake Hike: Day 1 hike option. reel
- Jenny Lake: Day 2 location. reel
- Hidden Falls: Day 2 stop. reel
- Inspiration Point: Day 2 stop. reel
- Cascade Canyon: Day 2 activity. reel
- Mormon Row: Day 2 stop. reel
- Colter Bay: Day 3 location before heading to Yellowstone. reel
Yellowstone National Park: Typically 3 days for geothermal features including Grand Prismatic Spring and wildlife viewing (bison). A fall itinerary spends Days 3–4 here covering Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and Mammoth Hot Springs. reel reel
- Old Faithful: Day 3 geyser. reel
- Upper Geyser Basin: Day 3 stop. reel
- Grand Prismatic: Day 4 thermal feature. reel
- Grand Canyon of Yellowstone: Day 4 stop. reel
- Mammoth Hot Springs: Day 4 thermal feature. reel
Glacier National Park: Typically 4 days for alpine lakes, mountain peaks, and hiking trails. A fall itinerary spends Days 5–7 here (Day 5 is the driving day from Yellowstone), covering the Grinnell Glacier hike, Swiftcurrent Lake, Going-to-the-Sun Road, and Hidden Lake hike. reel reel
- Grinnell Glacier Hike: Day 6 hike. reel
- Swiftcurrent Lake: Day 6 stop. reel
- Going to the Sun Road: Day 7 scenic drive. reel
- Hidden Lake Hike: Day 7 hike. reel

Practical Tips

Total trip duration for a budget version: 10 days; a fall version runs 7 days. reel reel
Budget-friendly option: camping and eating groceries throughout the trip. reel
Alternative accommodations: restaurants and hotels are available as options in the purchasable guide. reel
Full itinerary, costs, and specific spots included in a purchasable travel guide; 40% spring sale discount with code “springsale”. reel
Best time to visit for fall colors (aspens): autumn season, though popular, so plan early for accommodations. reel
Total drive time from Yellowstone to Glacier: ~8.5 hours, 475 miles. reel
Pack layers for changing weather and elevation. reel
Bring hiking boots for multiple hikes across all three parks. reel