9 days in Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park & Bozeman Itinerary

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

Step out of the city life by going to Avalanche Lake and Iceberg Lake Trail. Shop till you drop at Home Ranch Bottoms and Willow's HuckleberryLand. There's much more to do: trek along Grinnell Glacier, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake McDonald, stroll through Highline Trail, and get great views at Jackson Glacier Overlook.

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Austin to Glacier National Park is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. While traveling from Austin, expect a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Glacier National Park, ranging from highs of 75°F to lows of 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can drive to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Firehole Canyon Drive and Lake Butte Overlook. Get in touch with nature at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Uncle Tom's Trail. There's still lots to do: take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, hike along Fountain Paint Pot, and look for all kinds of wild species at Lamar Valley.

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You can drive from Glacier National Park to Yellowstone National Park in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Glacier National Park in July, things will get slightly colder in Yellowstone National Park: highs are around 73°F and lows about 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bozeman.

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): take a stroll around Bozeman Public Library, then get to know the fascinating history of Downtown Bozeman, and then stop by The Last Wind-Up.

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You can drive from Yellowstone National Park to Bozeman in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July, expect Bozeman to be somewhat warmer, temps between 86°F and 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can travel back home.