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Epic North American Loop
A massive loop starting in the Canadian Rockies, hitting the West Coast, the Deep South, and the best of the National Parks.
11days
23stops
DAY01
Fernie → Seattle
Overnight in Seattle, WA
- 08:00Fernie, BC· start
- 17:30Seattle, WA· overnight
Seattle Staples
- Pike Place Chowder · The classic Seattle bowl. Expect a line, but it's worth the wait.
Road Costs
- Gas & Tolls
- $90
DAY02
Redwood National Park → San Francisco
Overnight in San Francisco
- 10:00Redwood National Park· start
- 19:00San Francisco· overnight
Bay Area Bites
- Swan Oyster Depot · Old school SF seafood. Grab a stool and enjoy the freshest catch.
Daily Spend
- Park Entry
- $35
DAY03
Santa Monica Pier → Los Angeles
Overnight in Los Angeles
- 15:00Santa Monica Pier· start
- 18:00Los Angeles· overnight
LA Flavors
- Guelaguetza · Authentic Oaxacan mole in the heart of LA. Game-changer.
City Budget
- Parking
- $40
DAY04
Las Vegas → Roswell
Overnight in Roswell, NM
- 07:00Las Vegas· start
- 20:00Roswell, NM· overnight
Desert Eats
- Big D's Downtown · Solid BBQ to fuel your alien hunting in Roswell.
Fuel Budget
- Gas
- $120
DAY05
Austin → New Orleans
Overnight in New Orleans, LA
- 08:00Austin, TX· start
- 18:00New Orleans, LA· overnight
Iconic Eats
- Franklin BBQ · The gold standard. Get there early or skip it.
- Cafe Du Monde · Beignets and chicory coffee are mandatory.
Dining
- Food
- $70
DAY06
Nashville → Louisville
Overnight in Louisville, KY
- 11:00Nashville, TN· start
- 19:00Louisville, KY· overnight
Southern Spice
- Hattie B's Hot Chicken · Nashville's famous spicy bird. Choose your heat level wisely.
Transit
- Gas
- $85
DAY07
Chicago → St. Louis
Overnight in St. Louis, MO
- 09:00Chicago, IL· start
- 16:00St. Louis, MO· overnight
Midwest Classics
- Lou Malnati's · The quintessential Chicago deep dish experience.
Activities
- Arch Tickets
- $15
DAY08
Memphis → Denver
Overnight in Denver, CO
- 07:00Memphis, TN· start
- 21:00Denver, CO· overnight
BBQ Stop
- Central BBQ · Memphis dry rub ribs. Don't leave without trying them.
Fuel
- Gas
- $140
DAY09
Arches National Park → Capitol Reef
Overnight in Capitol Reef
- 09:00Arches National Park· start
- 14:00Canyonlands
- 18:00Capitol Reef· overnight
Moab Eats
- Milt's Stop & Eat · Old school burgers and shakes in Moab.
National Parks
- Park Pass
- $80
DAY10
Bryce Canyon → Zion National Park
Overnight in Zion National Park
- 08:00Bryce Canyon· start
- 13:00Zion National Park· overnight
Fuel Up
- Oscar's Cafe · Huge portions of Mexican-American food in Springdale.
Included
- Shuttle
- $0
DAY11
Yellowstone NP → Fernie
- 09:00Yellowstone NP· start
- 18:00Glacier NP
- 21:00Fernie, BC
Park Picnic
- Wild Flour Bakery · Best sandwiches for a park picnic in Emigrant.
Fuel
- Gas
- $95
Heads Up
- Day 1: 7h 30m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 2: 8h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 3: 6h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 4: 11h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 5: 8h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 6: 8h 30m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 8: 13h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 9: 6h driving — plan rest stops
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