So what are some of the highlights you can expect in this itinerary? If there’s anything I would add to the itinerary that you shouldn’t miss, I’ve also made notes where applicable. I have, however, left off a few things that I would absolutely NOT recommend (like the terrible Mexican restaurant we stopped at en route to Aspen where we were served the saddest looking guacamole of our lives-but that’s a story for another day). After sharing this trip on Instagram though, so many people have asked for our exact itinerary, so that’s what I’m going to give you here. Normally I would craft an ideal itinerary based on what I personally experienced, shifting the blog post to cater to my readers based on anything I missed or things I would do differently. Love hiking? Photography? Street art? Don’t worry, I’ve got something for you too. If wildlife gets you most excited, you’ll go nuts driving through Yellowstone where bison traffic jams are a real thing. If you love taking in a city through its food and drink culture, you’ll love stopping in Denver to check out the blossoming brewery scene. This itinerary definitely has a heavy dose of nature, but there’s really something for every type of traveler to enjoy. This post will mostly focus on our time in Utah, Colorado and Wyoming though as that’s where we really spent the majority of our time.

This past June, my friends at Away Lands and I embarked on this 2 week journey through five states in the American West, starting out in Salt Lake City, Utah, then looping through Colorado and Wyoming, with little slices through Montana and Idaho along the way. This particular Salt Lake City to Yellowstone road trip is such a great loop to do if you’re looking for an epic USA road trip that features a LOT of variety: think epic landscapes through plenty of National Parks, paired with city adventures and off-the-beaten path spots as well. From driving through the towering Rockies, to passing through sprawling salt flats, you get a front row seat to all of it from the car. Road trips have always been my favorite way of exploring-and when it comes to the American West, there’s no better way to take in the dramatic and varied scenery.

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