4 OF THE BEST REASONS
THE NATIONAL PARKS AND THE TRAINGO HAND IN HAND
The National Park System and railroads have a historic relationship that goes back decades. America's early railroad companies played a pivotal role in bringing awareness to our national heritage by actively promoting visitation to the parks and expanding the railroads to reach numerous gateway communities. Today, seeing the national parks by rail is not only an excellent alternative to traditional travel options but a unique way to get a taste of history as you explore America's heartland.
THE JOURNEY IS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE
When you travel on an Amtrak train, it's so much more than just getting to your destination as quickly as possible. From the moment you step onboard the train and make your way to your seat or room accommodations, you'll feel the difference. There's time to relax, have a meal, and reconnect with family, friends and fellow passengers. And there's a unique opportunity to learn more about and connect with the land you're traveling through. As you pass great rivers, mountains and vast desert landscapes, it's hard not to develop a new appreciation for our protected lands.
DIRECT ACCESS TO THE PARKS
Because of the longstanding relationship between the train and the national parks, many of Amtrak's most famous routes transport passengers close to the top parks. In the case of Glacier National Park, the train station is only a few steps away from the park's entrance, making it one of the most accessible parks to get to by train.
THE VIEWS ARE INCLUDED
The best way to truly see America is from the broad windows of an Amtrak passenger rail car. Stretch out and recline in your private accommodation or admire the all-encompassing views from the Sightseer Lounge or the Observation car. Enjoy scenes of the country not accessible by any other means of transportation while you travel in comfort. As you get closer to the national parks, take in iconic scenes of the area, from the sweeping pine forests of Glacier National Park to the red rock structures of the Grand Canyon. Your personal scenic experience is right outside your window on the train.
Grand National Parks of the Southwest
Discover five incredible national parks of Utah – Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef – on this seven-day rail journey from Chicago. Be treated to breathtaking sightseeing tours of each park and spectacular views of the unique geography of the area, including the dramatic arches, spires, pinnacles, balanced rocks and fins you may have only seen in photos.
Grand National Parks with Yellowstone, Yosemite and Glacier National Park
Prepare for a journey to three of the nation's most magnificent national parks! Experience the best of the American West as you travel across the Great Plains and through the Rocky Mountains aboard Amtrak. Stop to explore all the sites and wonders of timeless Yellowstone National Park. Yosemite also awaits, where your tour takes in all the natural glory to be found in this astounding national park. Glacier National Park is endless natural beauty with thousands and thousands of acres of pristine wilderness, soaring mountain peaks, and abundant wildlife.
