Geysers and grizzlies, red-rock canyons and granite domes — America invented the national park, and its 63 parks are the finest wild landscapes on the planet.
Geysers and grizzlies, red-rock canyons and granite domes — America invented the national park, and its 63 parks are the finest collection of wild landscapes on the planet.
From the mile-deep Grand Canyon to the geysers of Yellowstone, the waterfalls of Yosemite and the red rock of Zion, the US parks are made for road trips, hikes and once-in-a-lifetime photographs. Add the Canadian Rockies and you have the greatest run of mountain scenery anywhere.
Family-run since 1974, Cooee plans the routing, secures the timed entries and in-park lodges, and paces it so you see the best of each park without the queues.
Combine several on a classic road-trip loop.
A mile deep and utterly humbling — sunrise on the South Rim is unforgettable.
Year-roundGeysers, hot springs, bison and grizzlies in America's original national park.
Jun – SepBanff, Jasper and the Icefields Parkway — turquoise lakes and glaciers.
Jun – SepA ready-made loop stitching the great parks into one epic road trip.
PlanThe classic first-timers are the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Zion, plus Yosemite in California and Grand Teton beside Yellowstone. The Southwest "Mighty 5" (Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef) make a superb loop. See our Grand Canyon guide.
Most parks are best May to October, when roads and trails are open and the weather is warm — July–August is busiest. Spring and autumn are quieter and beautiful; many high-country roads (like Yellowstone's) close in winter. See our best time to visit guide.
Increasingly, yes — several popular parks now use timed-entry or reservation systems in peak season (e.g. parts of Yosemite, Arches, Rocky Mountain), and in-park lodges book out a year ahead. Cooee secures entries and accommodation for you. See our where to stay guide.
Yes — that's the joy of a parks road trip. Popular loops: the Southwest (Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley from Las Vegas) and the Northern Rockies (Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier). See our Southwest loop itinerary.
They're a natural companion — Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise rival any park on Earth, linked by the spectacular Icefields Parkway, and pair beautifully with the US Northern Rockies. See our Canadian Rockies guide.