When we were looking for a perfect 10-day itinerary for Costa Rica and never quite found it. So, here are our recommendations on what to see and do, where to stay, and where to eat after lots of research and the trip of a lifetime!

There are so many amazing national parks within driving distance in this area. We have had a lot of people ask us to share our itinerary for this specific trip. So, here is our version of the BEST itinerary for a road trip through the American Southwest. We took this trip at the end of May into the first week of June. We actually did the trip in the reverse direction that I am going to list here, but you get to learn from our experience. If you travel in late spring or early summer, we feel that the direction below is the best direction. If you travel in late summer or early fall, you would want to reverse the direction.

Our list of favorite places for families with kids of all ages to do in western North Carolina! We have spent our entire lives spending time in this area during the summer!