
Canyon Spirit: Experiencing America’s Only Luxury Train
May 22, 2026 · By Ian Holt
Aboard Canyon Spirit’s new three-day route from Salt Lake City to Denver, Vacations By Rail writer Ian discovers the Southwest’s beauty in relaxed luxury.
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Featuring scenery beyond the realm of belief for early visitors, Yellowstone became the world's first national park in 1872. Today, it continues to impress, with its 3,468 square miles of wonder. Much of the scenery remains unchanged from the 19th century - the impossibly deep canyons, the enormous herds of roaming bison, and the boiling water erupting from the ground. Each Yellowstone vacation is built with all its most impressive sights in mind, exploring the Upper and Lower Loops to reveal well-preserved wonders.
See the crowning jewel of Geyser Country, Old Faithful, as well as mighty examples of geothermal activity in the hot springs, furamoles and the gorgeous Artists' Paint Pots. Venture into Lake Country, home to Yellowstone Lake, and see highlights like the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the Upper and Lower Falls, and the lush Hayden Valley. Opportunities to spot wildlife await at every turn, and you never know what lies ahead in this magnificent wild space. Explore Yellowstone on an escorted or independent vacation that showcases the diversity of the West's national parks.





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Set your sights on amazing scenes of America's West with visits to six national parks on this unforgettable rail tour. The journey begins on Amtrak's Empire Builder, aboard which beautiful vistas of the Northern Prairies create the serene backdrop for the start of our trip. Our first visit is to Whitefish, where Glacier National Park's glaciers,...





The Old West's rugged frontier towns and renowned national historic sites are hallmarks of this 11-day escorted tour. We begin our journey across America's Western frontier by joining modern technology with nostalgic travel methods, riding Amtrak's California Zephyr from Chicago to Provo, Utah. The route takes us across the Rocky Mountains and...







A journey of wonders bookended by the Rockies, this week-long trip paints a vivid picture of the American Southwest and West. Travel in luxury aboard Canyon Spirit from Denver to Glenwood Springs, Moab and Salt Lake, setting out by daylight only with a remarkable perspective on the changing scenery. Arriving in Salt Lake City, the journey...