USA West (Rockies and Utah)
North America - Self-drive
Itinerary idea: Denver, Moab, Zion, Yellowstone, Grand Teton
Strengths: Iconic national parks, excellent roads, services everywhere
Weaknesses: Extreme heat in Utah, crowded parks, high costs
Children and safety: Book park campgrounds months ahead, heat in Utah
Weather: Hot in the desert (35 °C and up), cool in the Rockies
Book ahead: 9-12 months (park campgrounds 6 months ahead)
Key facts
- Best time to go: May and June, September and October
- Flight from Milan: about 11 hours
- Rain days in August: 7
- Daylight hours in August: 14
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): ESTA required
- International licence: Recommended
- Currency: US dollar (USD)
- Language: English
- Roads: Paved and good dirt roads
- Vaccinations: None specific
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 5
- Child friendly: 5
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 3
- Logistics ease: 5