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Family-Friendly 7-Day Itinerary: Bozeman, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Park

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Bozeman, Montana
    10 minutes (8 miles) from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

    In the morning, explore the Museum of the Rockies to see dinosaur fossils. Stroll around Downtown Bozeman with your family and visit the shops and restaurants. At night, stay in one of the hotels in Bozeman and relax.

  2. Day 2: Grand Teton National Park
    2 hours (98 miles) from Bozeman

    In the morning, drive to Grand Teton National Park and hike around Jenny Lake. In the afternoon, visit the historic Mormon Row District, and take a scenic drive through the park. Finally, have dinner with your family and stay in one of the hotels nearby.

  3. Day 3: Yellowstone National Park (West Entrance)
    2 hours (83 miles) from Grand Teton National Park

    In the morning, visit the West Thumb Geyser Basin and explore the Grand Prismatic Spring. In the afternoon, hike the Yellowstone River Trail and see the Lower Yellowstone Falls. Spend the evening in one of the hotels near the park.

  4. Day 4: Yellowstone National Park (North Entrance)
    2 hours (65 miles) from Yellowstone National Park (West Entrance)

    In the morning, explore the Mammoth Hot Springs. In the afternoon, drive to Lamar Valley for wildlife watching and visit the Tower Fall. Stay in one of the hotels near the park.

  5. Day 5: Glacier National Park (West Entrance)
    8 hours (409 miles) from Yellowstone National Park (North Entrance)

    In the morning, drive to Glacier National Park and hike the Trail of the Cedars. In the afternoon, drive around the Going-to-the-Sun Road and see the Lake McDonald. Stay in one of the hotels near the park.

  6. Day 6: Glacier National Park (East Entrance)
    2 hours (100 miles) from Glacier National Park (West Entrance)

    In the morning, visit the Many Glacier area and hike the Grinnell Glacier Trail. In the afternoon, take a boat tour at Two Medicine Lake. Try local cuisine and stay in one of the hotels near the park.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    8 hours (465 miles) from Glacier National Park (East Entrance) to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

    In the morning, drive back to Bozeman and stop by the Montana Grizzly Encounter. In the afternoon, do some last-minute shopping around Downtown Bozeman before heading home.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. For side trips, consider a visit to the nearby Yellowstone Hot Springs or a dip in the Chico Hot Springs. To maximize your fun, try horseback riding or rafting in the Yellowstone River. Finally, be prepared for varying weather conditions and bring appropriate clothing and gear.

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