Travel/Road Trip Itinerary – The Pacific Northwest (10 Days)

We decided that our first itinerary would be from when we visited the Pacific Northwest states of Washington, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho & Oregon. Based on the things that we like to do as a family, and what those states have to offer, I began referring to this trip as “Our Pacific Northwest National Parks Adventure!” There’s 5 National Parks in this itinerary so be sure to get your America The Beautiful National Parks Pass for $80 ahead of time to save about $70 on entry fees!

• Here’s the itinerary…
• Day 1 – Fly into Seattle, Washington and stay overnight in a hotel there…
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  • Get some grub in Seattle this evening…
    • Ideas – Von’s 1000 Spirits, 8 oz. Burger & Co., Yard House
  • Depending on when you arrive in Seattle, if you have the time and energy, explore the town…
    • Ideas – Pike Place Market… Space Needle… Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum
• Day 2 – Drive 1:45 and spend the day at Mount Rainier National Park
  • Explore the park (AllTrails Hiking Information)
    • FYI, for most of our trips, we choose to hike trails rated as “Easy.” This is because we’re often going to be doing more hiking the next day (and the next day, etc.). We’d rather not be sore from attempting hikes that are too strenuous and/or lengthy. We tend to search for “Easy” trails that have a waterfall or some other cool landmark when looking for specific trails to hike at each park.
    • We hiked the Grove of the Patriarchs Trail, but that’s closed right now due to flood damage… Try hiking the Silver Falls Loop
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    • Tonight – Drive 2:40 from Mount Rainier National Park and stay in a hotel in Yakima, Washington
    • Get some grub in Yakima this evening…
      • Ideas – Cowiche Canyon Kitchen & Icehouse Bar, Waterfire Restaurant & Bar, Bob’s Burgers & Brew
• Day 3 – Drive 6:55 and stay at a hotel in Kalispell, Montana
  • Get some grub in Kalispell this evening…
    • Ideas – The Desoto Grill, Hops Downtown Grill, The Montana Club Restaurant
• Day 4 – Drive 0:45 and spend the day at Glacier National Park
  • Explore the park (AllTrails Hiking Information)
    • Try hiking the Johns Lake Loop
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  • Tonight – Drive 0:45 and stay in the same hotel as last night in Kalispell, Montana
  • Get some grub in Kalispell this evening…
    • Ideas – The Desoto Grill, Hops Downtown Grill, The Montana Club Restaurant
• Day 5 – Drive 5:00 and stay at a hotel in Bozeman, Montana
  • Get some grub in Bozeman this evening…
    • Ideas – Montana Ale Works, The Club Tavern & Grill, Sidewinders American Grill
• Day 6 – Drive 1:30 and spend the day at Yellowstone National Park
  • Explore the park (AllTrails Hiking Information)
    • Be sure to check out the Old Faithful Geyser Loop Trail
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  • Tonight – Drive 2:30 and stay at a hotel in Jackson, Wyoming
  • Get some grub in Jackson this evening…
    • Ideas – Liberty Burger, The Bird, Bubba’s Bar-B-Que
• Day 7 – Drive 0:10 and spend the day at Grand Teton National Park
  • Explore the park (AllTrails Hiking Information)
    • Try hiking the Phelps Lake Overlook Trail
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  • Tonight – Drive 0:10 and stay at the same hotel as last night in Jackson, Wyoming
  • Get some grub in Jackson this evening…
    • Ideas – Liberty Burger, The Bird, Bubba’s Bar-B-Que
• Day 8 – Drive 3:45 and spend the day at Craters of the Moon National Monument
  • Explore the park (AllTrails Hiking Information)
    • Try hiking the Broken Top Loop Trail
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  • Drive 2:20 and stay at a hotel in Mountain Home, Idaho
  • Get some grub in Mountain Home this evening…
    • Ideas – Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill, WINGERS Restaurant & Alehouse, AJ’s Restaurant & Lounge
• Day 9 – Drive 5:45 and stay at a hotel in Bend, Oregon
  • Get some grub in Bend this evening…
    • Ideas – 10 Barrel Brewing, Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House, Bend Brewing Company
• Day 10 – Drive 1:30 and spend the day at Crater Lake National Park
  • Explore the park (AllTrails Hiking Information)
    • Try hiking the Discovery Point Trail
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  • Tonight – Drive 2:20 and fly home out of the Eugene, Oregon Airport OR Drive 3:50 and fly home out of the Portland, Oregon Airport
  • Dinner will likely be at the airport tonight