One year ago, we started planning an epic American road trip. A month-long camping trip across the United States. With kids. Our goal was simple — visit as many national parks in the West as possible.
But what reward could we dangle in front of the kids, so they’d actually want to spend a whole month camping with their parents?
The answer came to us one weekend while planning our route, reviewing available booking windows and calculating the time needed to make it a reality. We realized that the line between Utah and Montana provided a corridor including all of the national parks on our road trip bucket list.
We decided to begin the trip in Las Vegas at Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club and conclude our journey at Sunrise Lodge, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, in Park City, Utah.
First, my boys and I drove from Alabama to Las Vegas in late June, spending five fun-filled days on the road towing the travel trailer. Then, we met my wife and daughter at Elara after they flew in.
The boys and I were so happy to see the blue glow of Elara, and it was hard to ignore the call of the pool after five hot days of driving. The comfort of the Suite was a welcome luxury after the thin mattresses and cramped spaces of the camping trailer.
After a few days of exploring Las Vegas, we decamped to the trailer and headed to Utah.
While my wife and I were super excited to hit the trails, the kids were, admittedly, sad to leave Hilton Grand Vacations’ amazing amenities behind.
Before long, we were hunkering down in the desert, hiking, bike riding and enjoying the outdoors while we rolled through the parks on the way to Montana.
Once again, Hilton Grand Vacations greeted us with open arms. One thing we love is the consistency we receive every time. We know we will always find a sparkling pool, clean sheets and a spacious Suite where everyone can stretch out and find their own space.
Sunrise Lodge was the perfect place to wind down our time together. We spent three days reliving the fun of the adventure of the road trip and enjoying the top-notch amenities of the resort.
As we plan our next adventure, we’re considering another road trip with the kids and, naturally, anchoring the start and end points with Hilton Grand Vacations. This way, no matter what happens, we know we’ll have a great start and a welcome finish to the trip.
Read “5 Best American Road Trip Routes, No Flight Needed” to plan your epic Hilton Grand Vacations road trip.