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South Dakota/Wyoming

On the Road: Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons

Program No. 20297RJ
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
10 days
Program Begins
Rapid City, South Dakota
Program Concludes
Rapid City, South Dakota
Meals
20 ( 8B, 6L, 6D )
Activity Level
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Travel from the beautiful Black Hills of Western South Dakota to Wyoming’s parks and monuments on this exceptional adventure. Be mesmerized by natural and manmade wonders at Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park and the Mammoth Site in South Dakota. Experience the mystique of Devils Tower Monument, see Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park and take in the majesty of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Learn how Mount Rushmore was carved at the mountain.
  • Experience the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming, the oldest and most comprehensive museum of the American West.
  • View the waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park and look for herds of bison in Hayden Valley.
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General Notes
Select dates are designated for small groups and are limited to 24 participants or less. If not specified as a small group date, departures will have up to 38 participants.
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Paul Reed
Paul Reed has always had a heart for the Old West, which began as a toddler camping in the National Parks with his father. Serving in the military, his passion for aviation and travel was realized, and he has traveled extensively throughout the years, soaking in as much history and adventure as possible and discovering new places through food, local culture, and adventure. Paul enjoys sharing the beauty of the American West, its people and culture, and the place he calls home.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Paul Reed has always had a heart for the Old West, which began as a toddler camping in the National Parks with his father. Serving in the military, his passion for aviation and travel was realized, and he has traveled extensively throughout the years, soaking in as much history and adventure as possible and discovering new places through food, local culture, and adventure. Paul enjoys sharing the beauty of the American West, its people and culture, and the place he calls home.
Theresa Reed, born in North Dakota and raised in South Dakota, has always had a love of the American West and its people. Through her previous career in the airline industry, her passion for travel was ignited by exploring and experiencing other cultures through the local history, food, and people. Whether traveling as a career or in her free time, she is delighted to share local insight, stories, and the vast beauty of the area while fostering the true spirit of the American West.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to 3 miles per day over varied terrain including mostly flat, paved and unpaved paths, gentle and steep inclines, as well as some undulating ground and stairs. Standing up to 2 hours per day. Program will require approximately 16 miles of walking over 8 days and elevations up to 7,731 feet. Extent and duration of walking during independent exploration is according to personal choice. Travel includes long distances by motorcoach; approximately 4-6 hours per day and up to 7 hours on 1 day excluding stops. Travel requires boarding and disembarking the motorcoach several times a day and unavoidable use of stairs. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

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Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it
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