YELLOWSTONE'S BOILING RIVEREstablished in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first National Park. Check out the erupting geysers; attempt to spot bison, bear and moose; or lie back and relax in the hot springs. >> VISIT HERE ON THE GRAND TREK, PAGE 44CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK Consider yourself an adrenaline junkie? With more rollercoasters than any other theme park in the world plus two water parks, the thrills and fun won't stop at the legendary Cedar Point in Ohio!>> CHECK OUT THE NORTHERN TRAIL, PAGE 39EXTRATERRESTRIAL HIGHWAY Visit Roswell, New Mexico, synonymous with UFO's, and eat at the Crash Site Café. Travel along the Extraterrestrial Highway in Nevada, stopping in the town of Rachel at the Little A'Le'Inn Restaurant. Strange? You betcha!>> ONLY ON THE AMERICANA ROAD TRIP, PAGE 38THE GRAND CANYONThe grandest canyon of them all, stretches 280 miles in length and a mile in depth. Hike the rim, take a helicopter ride or watch a stunning sunset or sunrise to take in the mind-blowing views!>> SEE IT WHILE ON THE TRAILBLAZER, PAGE 46 GET DOWN IN THE DEEP SOUTH Where past an d present mix, and where musical heritage is at the forefront of society. From New Orleans' Jazz, Mississippi's Delta Blues, Nashville's Country, to the home of The King in Memphis, the South has it all!>> EXPERIENCE IT ON THE COAST TO COAST SOUTH, PAGE 42TOP 5 All American ExperiencesTo book visit trekamerica.com or call 0844 576 1358THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN ROAD TRIPOur love for the 'Great American Road Trip' has been the driving force behind TrekAmerica since we began operating our very first tours back in 1972. Crossing the States from New York to Los Angeles or vice versa is synonymous the world over with the ideas of freedom and adventure. Experience big cities, small towns and everything in between, never knowing what's around the bend.It's the mystery of the great open road, the amazing diversity from one state to the next and the chance to create your own unique adventure, that makes your Trek unique. With a total of seven cross country journeys, from 21 days to a whopping nine weeks in length, you could criss-cross the States from one side to the other and back again without ever passing through the same place twice! Discover America the way it should be seen - on the greatest American road trip ever.37Cross Country

To book visit trekamerica.com or call 0844 576 1358FUN FACT:The Grand Canyon is longer than the drive from London to Paris!HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDEDESSENTIAL INFORMATION AMERICANAROAD TRIP28 DAYS CAMPING & LODGINGSee the weird, wild and wacky faces of America on this month-long adventure. Half-buried classic cars, line dancing and UFO encounters are among the leftfield experiences that share trip time with epic cities, looming mountains and vast yawning canyons. DAY 1 NEW YORK AREA > FINGER LAKES Leave the sidewalks behind and stretch your legs on some upstate lakeside trails.DAY 2 NIAGARA FALLS Get soaked on an incredible Maid of the Mist cruise.DAY 3/4 CLEVELAND/LOUISVILLE Within a giant pyramid, the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame boasts scribbled lyrics by legends like Lennon and Hendrix!DAY 5 NASHVILLE Brush up on your bourbon on a Kentucky distillery tour, then soak up the friendly southern charm and some live gigs in 'Music City'.DAY 6/7 MEMPHIS (H) Call in on Elvis. It would be rude to come this far and not stop by the home of the King himself, Graceland.DAY 8 HOT SPRINGS No prizes for guessing how Arkansas' Spa City got its name.DAY 9/10 OKLAHOMA Set up camp where the legendary Route 66 was born.DAY 11 AMARILLO At Cadillac Ranch, ten vintage cars are buried front fender first into the Texan dust. Get creative as adding graffiti is part of the art! DAY 12 CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK Visit the biggest cave you'll ever see then check out the best drive-in movie theatre in the States! DAY 13/14 SANTA FE Explore the International UFO Museum and Research Centre in Roswell before checking out Santa Fe's nightlife and spicy cuisine. DAY 15 DURANGO Buildings here are Wild West look-alikes, steam trains puff into town, and most evenings are yee-hah! DAY 16 MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK Check out the stunning cliff dwellings of Ancestral Pueblans. This is serious prime real estate.DAY 17 MONUMENT VALLEY Your Native American guide will reel off Navajo tales on an optional backroads tour, as they introduce you to their sculpted homeland. DAY 18/19 LAKE POWELL Opt to explore canyons by waverunner, or just bask in the sun.DAY 20/21 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Humongous! Gigantic! No word quite captures the dramatic views that your scenic hike or optional flight delivers.DAY 22/23 LAS VEGAS (H) Extravagance is the name of the game. So make a show-stopping entrance to The Strip by super-stretch limo and party the night away!DAY 24 NEVADA DESERT Along the 'Extraterrestrial Highway', we only promise one encounter - with the town of Rachel, 'UFO capital of the World'.DAY 25 LAKE TAHOE With 300-plus days of sunshine a year, Tahoe's a scenic paradise.DAY 26/27 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Waterfalls, mighty cliffs and giant trees put Yosemite high on the scenic A-list.DAY 28 SAN FRANCISCO Explore Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf or take a stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge. 28 DAYSTOUR FROM£1669TOUR PLUS FLIGHTS FROM£2149*For a full list of dates and prices please see website* Flight prices subject to availabilityDEPARTS NEW YORK TREK CODE: AM START FINISH 201130 May 26 Jun11 Jul 07 Aug25 Jul 21 Aug START FINISH 201115 Aug 11 Sep12 Sep 09 Oct Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruiseLimousine in Las VegasRock 'n Roll Hall of FameKentucky bourbon/whiskey trailRoswell UFO MuseumVisit to Texas Cadillac RanchGrand Canyon sunrise/sunsetWalk the Golden Gate BridgeScenic walks and hikesCity tour of San FranciscoSightseeing in Nashville, Memphis, Amarillo, Sante Fe & Lake TahoeNational Parks and monuments - Carlsbad Caverns, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon and YosemiteProfessional tour leader, camping fees, equipment & transportationOPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Grand Canyon scenic fl ight * Tour of Elvis' Graceland * Bicycling Monument Valley 4x4 tour * Western horseback riding * Hiking * Route 66 Museum * Theme Park * Drive-in movie * Water skiing * WaverunnersSee page 77 for more information.ACCOMMODATION: 23 nights camping, 4 hotel/hostel nightsEN ROUTE HOTELS: Approx $40 x 4 nightsFOOD KITTY: Budget $10 x 28 days38 Cross Country