Denver is known as the Mile High City - visit the State Capitol Building where you will find the marker that shows you exactly one mile above sea level! Denver has a diverse range of attractions, museums, arts and entertainment and shopping. After all that why not experience the nightlife of LoDo (Lower Downtown Denver), a 26-square block of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Thrill seekers could try the city’s Elitch Gardens theme park. Alternatively venture just outside the city to the stunning Red Rock Park and Amphitheater.

Drive to Cheyenne, approx. 100 miles and stay one night

The capital of Wyoming was named after the Cheyenne Indian people who inhabited present-day South-Eastern Wyoming. In Cheyenne's early days, city dudes mingled with mule skinners, soldiers, rail-roaders, lawmakers, sheriffs, rustlers, stage drivers and outlaws. The city is situated in the midst of rich, nutritious grasslands which have always been excellent natural forage for cattle.

Stay two nights in the Black Hills

Today’s drive is long but it takes you to an area home to some of the USA’s most iconic attractions, along with scenic byways, jaw-dropping views, craggy rock formations and forested rolling hills. 

Visit Custer State Park with its endless amount of outdoor recreation including hiking, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and fishing, plus fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities, including the buffalo/bison herds. Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park are also close by and offer more great opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing and exploring. 

Stay one night in Badlands National Park

Today’s the day you can get up close to Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln at iconic Mount Rushmore. Lesser known Crazy Horse Memorial is close by and honours the Native American warrior. It is a work in progress but will stand 563 feet and 641 feet long when complete. 

Take Iron Mountain Road and Needles Highway for some dramatic scenery and end your day with sunset over the buttes, gullies and canyons of Badlands National Park. Make sure you drive the Badlands Loop Road, a marvel of vibrant colours and rock formations created by mineral deposits, and look out for wildlife along the way. Definitely make a stop at Wall Drug, an authentic store from 1936.

Stay two nights in the Devils Tower area

Today, head for Rapid City, the City of Presidents, offering a trendy downtown vibe, historic district and great galleries and museums, including the Journey Museum, great background into the region’s past and Native American culture. 

Drive through beautiful Spearfish Canyon to Gold Rush town of Deadwood, which attained notoriety for the murder of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Today’s drive ends at Devils Tower, an astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills. It is considered sacred by Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people. Hundreds of parallel cracks make it one of the finest crack climbing areas in North America. Hiking at the Tower is a popular way to experience the park and you can take the Tower Trail, a paved 1.3-mile loop around the base of the formation, while other trails offer a more secluded and traditional hiking experience. 

Stay two nights in Medora.

Your drive today takes you into North Dakota. If it wasn’t for his time spent as a rancher here, Theodore Roosevelt would not have begun the creating the National Park Service. Visit the National Park rightly named after him, keeping an eye out for bison, wild horses, elk and golden eagles on the way. Trail ride, mountain bike or hike through the Badlands on the marked trails or the Maah Daah Hey Trail.

Back in Medora, take in the Medora Musical, a Broadway-style variety show at the spectacular Burning Hills Amphitheater, with Western entertainment and a patriotic salute as part of each show. And for something else unique, have a western steak meal served at Pitchfork Fondue on the bluffs overlooking Medora. Check-out some of the prominent local figures North Dakota Cowboy Hall Of Fame, an interpretive centre for the history of Native Americans, ranching, rodeo, and the western lifestyle of the plains and Badlands.

Stay one night in Hardin 

Hardin is situated on the banks of the Bighorn River and on the edge of the Crow Indian Reservation. The reservation offers two mountain ranges, the rugged Pryor and Bighorn mountains, with rolling hills and semi-arid plains surrounding the peaks. South of Hardin is the Little Bighorn Battlefield, where the Northern Plains Indians defeated Custer and the U.S. Army. The world famous Custer's Last Stand Re-enactment, one of Custer Country's biggest annual attractions, is celebrated in Hardin. 

Stay two nights in Cody

Cody was founded in 1896 by the living legend, Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, who at the age of 41 was one of the most famous men in the world. Outdoor adventure includes rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, fly-fishing, horseback riding or river rafting. Three scenic byways offer opportunities to view wildlife and see some of the most beautiful landscapes anywhere. Cody Nite Rodeo happens every night from June to August and includes events such as bronc riding to bull riding and team roping to barrel racing for adults and kids. 

Stay three nights in Yellowstone National Park 

Today’s detour to Red Lodge along the scenic Beartooth Highway is well worth the extra mileage. This stunning high mountain pass will take you into the north-east entrance of Yellowstone National Park. 

Established in 1872, this is America’s first national park and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including bears, wolves, bison and elk. Preserved within the park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world’s most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, as well as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Within this magical landscape you will find hiking and biking trails and several interpretive centres to help you get the most out of your visit. 

Stay two nights in Grand Teton National Park 

Just a short drive from the south entrance of Yellowstone National Park is Grand Teton National Park, dominated by the majestic Tetons, part of the famed Rocky Mountains. Drive the 42 mile scenic loop for break-taking views – each one being equally as stunning if not more than the last, including from the top of Signal Mountain. Take a boat across Jenny Lake to Hidden Falls or a scenic river float on the Snake River for an opportunity to see an array of bird and wildlife. Downtown Jackson offers a unique shopping experience around the historic town square. From designer boutiques to modern and western fine art and sculpture galleries to quaint shops full of handmade goods, you can spend hours browsing and collecting one-of-a-kind gifts and mementos of your stay.

Stay two nights in Massacre Rocks State Park

Before you reach Massacre Rocks, turn off to American Falls. During high water flows you’ll see a torrent of water spilling over the falls that originally gave the city its name. Situated on the Snake River, Massacre Rocks State Park covers approximately 1,000 acres. Rich in history, as wheel ruts from wagons on the Oregon Trail still show, pioneers used this area as a rest stop for years. Many emigrant names are inscribed on Register Rock which is now protected by a weather shelter. The park also boasts miles of hiking trails, wildlife watching and disc-golf course. 

Stay one night in Ogden

Ogden is a funky mountain town, surrounded by outdoor adventure. Whether it’s fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking or climbing, you can definitely find it here. End your holiday with an evening on Historic 25th Street, you’ll find great restaurants and bars, as well as boutiques and galleries where you can pick-up some last minute souvenirs.

A short journey this morning to Salt Lake City to drop-off your RV and then make your way to the airport. If time allows, spend a night in Salt Lake City.