10 days in United States Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Old Faithful and Midway Geyser Basin. Discover out-of-the-way places like Firehole Lake Drive and Gibbon Falls. There's much more to do: stroll through Natural Bridge Trail, contemplate the waterfront views at Firehole River, witness a stunning natural landmark at Aurum Geyser, and hike along Monument Geyser Basin.

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Washington DC to Yellowstone National Park is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Washington DC to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Washington DC in August: highs in Yellowstone National Park hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

On the 10th (Mon), head outdoors with YExplore Yosemite Adventures - Day Tours, trek along Panorama Trail, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, then hike along Nevada Falls Loop, and finally admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls. On the next day, take in the dramatic natural features at Lembert Dome, tour the pleasant surroundings at Tuolumne Meadows, then take a memorable drive along Tioga Pass, and finally don't miss a visit to Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Yellowstone National Park to Yosemite National Park in 9.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, bus, shuttle, and train; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 81°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Custer.

On the 13th (Thu), stroll through Presidential Trail, explore and take pictures at Iron Mountain Road, then cruise along Wildlife Loop Road, and finally get a new perspective on nature at The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Needles Eye Tunnel and then contemplate the waterfront views at Sylvan Lake.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Yosemite National Park to Custer in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Yosemite National Park to Custer. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, Custer is a bit warmer at night with lows of 51°F. On the 14th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.