Glacier, Grand Teton & Yellowstone:
A 2-Week Solo Mom Road Trip
We rolled back into the driveway a few weeks ago after 3,300 miles, two weeks, and five stops that took my breath away more times than I can count: Glacier, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks, plus Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. I'm still sorting through photos, but I wanted to get this page up so you can follow along while I turn two weeks on the road into practical, kid-tested guides you'll actually use.
Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park
Summer 2026 Road Trip
The Route
Boise → Yellowstone → Glacier → Cody → Deadwood → Custer → Rush Mountain → Mt. Rushmore → Crazy Horse → Casper → Tetons → Lava Hot Springs → Boise.
The Numbers
3,300 miles. 15 days. 4 states. 1 teen. 2 dogs. 1 camper. 9 campgrounds. A few dozen coffee stops. And only 3 times getting my Chipotle lemonade fix... yes, that's it. iykyk
What's Coming
Park-by-park itineraries, complete packing lists, camping notes, road trip pit stops (worth it + not), planning tips, and the real talk on doing it solo with a kid and pets in tow.
This page is where the full itinerary, packing list, and park-by-park tips will live once they're written. Sign up for my email list at the bottom of this page to be the first to know when it's live.
First up: our full Yellowstone itinerary & tips — coming soon
— Nicole, Solo Adventure Mom
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