Epic North American Loop
The ultimate North American odyssey covering 23 iconic stops across the West, South, and Midwest.
Fernie → Seattle → Redwoods → SF → LA → Las Vegas → Roswell → Austin → New Orleans → Nashville → Louisville → Chicago → St Louis → Memphis → Denver → Utah Parks → Yellowstone → Glacier → Fernie
- Pacific Coast Highway
- Utah's Mighty 5
- New Orleans Jazz
- Yellowstone Geysers
Day 1 · Fernie to Seattle
Long haul today, but the transition from the Rockies to the Pacific Northwest is gorgeous.
Fernie, BC
Fuel up and grab a coffee before the long trek south.
Seattle, WA
Check into your hotel and head straight for the waterfront.
Day 2 · Redwoods to SF
Driving through the giants before hitting the fog of San Francisco.
Redwood National Park
Walk among the tallest trees on Earth. Pure magic.
San Francisco
Cross the Golden Gate as the sun sets if you can time it.
Day 3 · Cali Coast to LA
Cruising the coast toward the City of Angels.
Santa Monica Pier
Stretch your legs and see the end of Route 66.
Los Angeles
Dinner in Koreatown or Silver Lake.
Day 4 · Vegas to Roswell
Desert driving at its finest with a quirky finish.
Las Vegas
Quick photo at the sign and hit the road.
Roswell, NM
Check out the alien-themed streetlights.
Day 5 · Austin to New Orleans
Deep South soul food and music transition.
Austin, TX
Grab breakfast tacos before leaving the ATX.
New Orleans, LA
Let the good times roll in the Big Easy.
Day 6 · Music City to Bourbon
Heading north through the heart of American music.
Nashville, TN
Walk Broadway and hear the next big stars.
Louisville, KY
Home of the Derby and great bourbon.
Day 7 · Chicago to St. Louis
Deep dish pizza and the Gateway to the West.
Chicago, IL
Morning walk through Millennium Park.
St. Louis, MO
Sunset at the Arch is a vibe.
Day 8 · Memphis to Denver
A massive transit day across the plains to the Rockies.
Memphis, TN
Quick stop at Graceland or Beale St.
Denver, CO
Crash in the Mile High City.
Day 9 · Utah's Mighty 5
Hitting the heavy hitters of Utah's desert landscape.
Arches National Park
Hike to Delicate Arch before the heat hits.
Canyonlands
Island in the Sky district for the best views.
Capitol Reef
Drive through the Waterpocket Fold.
Day 10 · Zion & Bryce
The grand finale of the Utah parks before heading north.
Bryce Canyon
Sunrise at Inspiration Point is life-changing.
Zion National Park
Walk the Narrows or hike the Scout Lookout.
Day 11 · Yellowstone to Glacier
Wildlife, thermal wonders, and the Crown of the Continent.
Yellowstone NP
See Old Faithful blow and check the Grand Prismatic.
Glacier NP
Arrive at the West Entrance for sunset.
Fernie, BC
Welcome home! You did the ultimate loop.
- Huge driving days (8h+)
- National Park pass is a must
- Book Zion/Arches entry early