From alpine lakes and herds of elk in Rocky Mountain National Park to spectacular peaks in Grand Teton National Park and grizzlies in Yellowstone, this road trip is packed with once-in-a-lifetime sights.
From Denver, head west to Estes Park, Colo., the closest town to the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Spend time perusing its local breweries, restaurants, shops and outdoor activities. From there, access Rocky’s hidden gems and popular routes, including the legendary Trail Ridge Road, the highest paved road in a U.S. national park.
Cross into Wyoming, exploring Laramie, Saratoga and the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, an extraordinary, less-traveled route that takes you past gorgeous alpine peaks. Continue to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. Look for moose, elk, bears, wolves and bison in both parks. Jackson,…