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  • Writer's pictureMick McMurray

The Pacific Coast to the Tetons Includes 5 Destinations and 4 National Parks

Updated: May 20


Teton mountains reflected in the snake river with a cloudy blue sky
Schawabacher Landing Grand Teton National Park


Our route for this trip up to the Pacific coast to the Teton mountains
Google trip route

We took 2 days to drive from San Diego to Patrick's Point State Park in Northern California.


Stop 1: Redwoods National and State Parks

Coastal redwoods with ferns and moss
Coastal Redwoods, Redwoods National Park

From our campsite in Patricks Point State Park, we explored the ancient forests with 2 highlights being the Founders Tree area and Elk meadow






From the Redwoods we spent 1 day driving to Bullards Beach Campground in Brandon Oregon



Stop 2: Bandon Beach and Sea Stacks

Sea stacks at Bandon beach in Oregon at sunset
Bandon Beach

We had 3 days to explore the beaches. Most beach visits were at sunrise and sunset for photography.

We also had time for some shopping and a few hours at the Coquille Lighthouse.






It was a 1-day drive from Bandon, Oregon to Sol Duk Hot Springs Resort in the Olympic National Park.




Stop 3: Olympic National Park

Lush forest with a stream, and a lot of ferns and moss
Olympic National Park

We had 2 days to explore the park including The Ancient Grove, Sol Doc Falls, and Salmon Cascades. On the 3rd day, we took a side trip to Port Angeles and took the ferry to Victoria Canada.







It was a 2-day drive to Yellowstone National Park with an overnight stop in Idaho.



Stop 4: Yellowstone National Park

Norris geyser basin with steam vents, and a cloudy blue sky
Yellowstone National Park

We had a full 2 weeks in the park with my son and his family. We felt like the 2 weeks was just enough time to scratch the surface. We went back 2 years later for another 2 weeks and still haven't seen and done everything we wanted to.






It was a short 2and a half hour's drive from the campsite in Yellowstone to the Fireside Resort in Moran, Wyoming.




Stop 5: Grand Teton National Park

Schwabacher Landing with the Teton mountains reflected in the snake River, and a cloudy blue sky
Grand Teton National Park

2 days in a National Park is just not enough time but that is all we had because of some obligations at home. We drove through the park, went to the overlooks, and took the Jenny Lake shuttle boat to see Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point.




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