See the unique terraced pools at Mammoth. Visit Mammoth Hot Springs, one of the best areas in the park for close-up viewing of elk. You will visit the major attractions of both Yellowstone’s upper and lower loops on your leisurely visit to the park. Look for moose, elk, bison, bears, and wolves. This two million acre park contains almost 300 geysers and over 10,000 hot springs, fumaroles, and mud pots. Now over 90 countries have national parks. Established in 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park in the world. Journey alongside the Yellowstone River in Montana this morning as you follow the Lewis and Clark Trail to Livingston, film location of 'A River Runs Through It' and 'The Horse Whisperer.' Continue following the Yellowstone River south through Paradise Valley into Yellowstone National Park. Explorers Lewis & Clark camped near here in 1806. Continue to Billings, nestled between the Yellowstone River and the Rimrocks. Here, in 1876, in the Valley of Little Big Horn, combined Sioux and Northern Cheyenne forces led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse overwhelmed General Custer and his cavalry. Next, enter Montana, “Big Sky Country.” Brief visit to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in the Crow Nation. Visit the old western cowboy town of Sheridan. Free time to explore the historic district and stroll the Presidential Walk with life-size statues of American Presidents.Įnter the range lands and oil fields of Wyoming and head west across the high plains. Return through the Black Hills to Rapid City. Visit the Indian Museum of North America. Here, Indian artisans showcase their arts and crafts and visit with guests. Chief Standing Bear told the sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski, “My fellow chiefs and I would like the white man to know the red man has great heroes, too.” The monument is a tribute to the Sioux Lakota Indian leader known as Crazy Horse. Started over 50 years ago, and still under construction, the memorial is the world’s largest sculpture in progress.

Rushmore National Monument and the sculpted faces of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Lincoln. Rooms are available for check-in after 3:00 p.m. Transfer from the Rapid City Airport by hotel courtesy shuttle to your centrally located hotel for a two night stay.

See some of America’s grandest sights! Your western adventure begins in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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