I am going on a road trip longer than 8 hours for the first time in my life. I'll be traveling from Illinois to Mt. Rushmore and then Yellowstone with my S.O.
Things to be wary of? Things I should pack? Google gives me a lot of bullshit and pinterest-esque answers.
We'll be gone for 8 days.
I did that drive a few years ago. Buy an annual national park pass for sure. It'll get you into any national park or national monument for free. Make sure to stop in the badlands for a day in South Dakota. I reccomend staying in Cody Wyoming on the way into Yellowstone. Also, if you have time, drive down to Jackson Wyoming and stay there for a few days if you have the time. It's one of the best little cities in the US. If you have money to splurge, go do a whitewater rafting trip or take a horse ride in jackson.
>>1137111
>buy a pass
>gets you in for free
>buy to get for free
I dont think those words mean what you think they mean
>>1137111
>>1137198
It depends on how many national parks you plan on visiting in the next year. If you're only visiting a couple national parks/monuments just pay the regular entrance fee, it's good for 7 days at national parks.
>>1136940
>Things to be wary of? Things I should pack?
Make sure your gas is good and inspect your car before you go, don't let it get below 1/4 tank.
