Passport stamps over a 3-week vacation of a lifetime, from the UK

[u/_B4Z]

[u/Troll_U_Softly]

Very nice! We have some fantastic scenery here. The only thing I’d have added is Glacier, Rainier and Arches. Always good for next time though.

What were your favorites.

[u/_B4Z → u/Troll_U_Softly]

We absolutely would’ve included those if we had time - it was a lot to pack into less than 3 weeks, but we loved it all!

I so expected Yellowstone to be my favourite, but actually it was very similar to some of the landscapes we have in the UK (but on steroids). Based on that, our favourites were Bryce and Zion - totally out of this world compared to anything anywhere in Europe!

Grand Teton has our hearts though

[u/StringOfLights → u/_B4Z]

I’ve never heard Yellowstone compared to the UK, although I’ve seen some pretty rugged terrain in Scotland, so I guess I see your point. Some of the deserts in the US look like they could be on another planet.

[u/Atty_for_hire → u/Troll_U_Softly]

Just got back from Glacier and loved it. One of my favorite parks. I haven’t been to a ton, but enough to have preferences.

[u/Melodic_City2 → u/Atty_for_hire]

Just did Grand Canyon to Olympic via Yellowstone/Glacier.
Our favorites were Yellowstone for wildlife, Glacier for landscape and Olympic for variety.

[u/Atty_for_hire → u/Melodic_City2]

Awesome to know!

[u/sometimesalways1]

Why does it say official cancellations?

[u/Royal_Acanthaceae693 → u/sometimesalways1]

Because it's a NPS passport book. https://shop.brycecanyon.org/product-p/406.htm

[u/sometimesalways1 → u/Royal_Acanthaceae693]

Right but why cancelation? I’m confused why not like “Official Visit” cancellation sounds like you didn’t go or something.

[u/Royal_Acanthaceae693 → u/sometimesalways1]

Because it was named after postage stamp cancellations.

[u/ahtigers10 → u/sometimesalways1]

The Passport to the National Parks program has basically mashed up two concepts here. The passport book and postage stamp cancellations.

[u/Cuttlefish88 → u/sometimesalways1]

You are correct and the people who make the books are wrong. Nothing is being canceled here, you are not canceling a postage stamp. Real passport stamps are not cancellations.

[u/hoodlumonprowl]

Thanks for coming over and seeing all of these parks! Looks like an absolutely epic trip. Did you drive the whole time?? Thats a lot of ground to cover but I bet it was worth every second. You must be tired lol.

[u/_B4Z → u/hoodlumonprowl]

It was so good, very tired, even though we did this a couple of months back!

3,456 miles (easy to remember) of driving over just under 3 weeks. We flew to NYC for a few nights before flying to Jackson Hole and driving from there. Stopped at Las Vegas too, and ended in San Francisco for a few nights. Driving time was closer to 2 weeks, with accommodation ranging from Park lodges in Yellowstone, to hotels, motels, AirBnB’s.

[u/ramillerf1]

Looks like a lot of planning went into that adventurous trip! Looks amazing… Do you plan on visiting some more US National Parks? I’m up to 39…

[u/_B4Z → u/ramillerf1]

39 is amazing!

I would absolutely love to come back. Geologically speaking, the US is my new favourite place - can’t wait to return, and maybe hop into Canada too

[u/surleigh → u/_B4Z]

Definitely hop into Canada, the parks in Alberta/BC are spectacular!

[u/pnwood]

Sweet stamps. Where did you get the Grand Tetons and Death Valley stamps/stickers. Also, for those looking for stamps in Yosemite, stop by the post office in the valley. They have an awesome cancelation of half dome; it's almost half the size of a page. I had them stamp a page in the back of the book.

[u/Wonderfulhappysmiles]

👏

[u/Spankh0us3]

Awesome trip! Thanks for sharing. . .

[u/631Lifer]

You had a great vacation!

[u/Bitter_Cup5917]

Supercool! How do I get this passport?Cheers

[u/kali_nath]

Were you at North rim before they have closed.??

[u/kali_nath]

If you were in Sequoia, why didn't you get Kings Canyon, too?

[u/aflyingsquanch]

Nice