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TRAVELER’S GUIDE
The USA Rail Pass can be as short as 15 days with eight segments or as long as 45 days with 18 segments.
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Yellowstone is America’s oldest and largest national park.
Here, you’ll find more than 300 geysers, including Old Faithful, and hundreds of species of wild birds and exotic plants. Outdoor activities abound, including hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, skiing and snowshoeing.
Take the California Zephyr from Chicago to Salt Lake City, just 90 minutes south of Golden Spike National Historical Park.
Continue heading north to explore West Yellowstone’s lower loop, where you’ll see Old Faithful Geyser, the Old Faithful Inn, Isa Lake on the Continental Divide and other landmarks.
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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Deep valleys, ancient forests and alpine scenery are only part of what makes Montana’s Glacier National Park so utterly incredible. It’s also home to more than 130 pristine lakes, five national historic landmarks and more than one million acres that boast parts of two mountain ranges, more than 1,000 species of plants and hundreds of species of animals. There’s no better way to experience it than on Amtrak’s Empire Builder from Chicago. The Amtrak station in Glacier National Park is located less than 300 steps away from Glacier Park Lodge, making it the most hassle-free way to travel.
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