Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City- Accommodation
- Hotel (Little America), Hotel (The Little America)
- Day 2
Montpelier to Jackson
Montpelier to Jackson- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic-style lunch at the National Oregon/California Trail Center)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Modern Mountain Motel)
Included Activities
- Visit National Oregon/California Trail Center with simulated wagon ride
- Explore historically accurate attractions including gun shop and mercantile
- Picnic-style lunch at the National Oregon/California Trail Center
- Walk through Jackson Hole town arch of tangled elk antlers
- Explore Town Square with Western boardwalks and craft boutiques
Landmarks National Oregon/California Trail Center Jackson Town Square Elk Antler Arch - Day 3
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Grand Teton National Park
- Visit Craig Thomas Visitor Centre
- Drive by Jenny Lake
Optional Activities
- Scenic wilderness float trip down the Snake River
Landmarks Grand Teton National Park Craig Thomas Visitor Centre Jenny Lake Teton Range - Day 4
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Yellowstone National Park's Southern Loop
- View Old Faithful geyser
- View Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with Yellowstone Forever educator on wolf reintroduction
- Wildlife viewing in Hayden Valley
Landmarks Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Hayden Valley - Day 5
Billings
Billings- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Billings Depot featuring award-winning Chef Stephen Hindman of Stacked, a Montana Grill, with beverages from BarMT local taproom, including Native American Fry bread with apples and cinnamon)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Billings)
Included Activities
- Explore Buffalo Bill Center for the West museum complex
- Visit Buffalo Bill Museum
- Visit Plains Indians Museum
- Visit Whitney Western Art Museum
- Visit Draper Natural History Museum
- Be My Guest experience at Billings Depot
- Meet 406 Native Roots owners
- Learn tipi building methods
- Sacred sweetgrass braiding activity with local Indigenous artist
- Dinner at Billings Depot in historic train terminal
Landmarks Buffalo Bill Center of the West Billings Depot - Day 6
Gillette to Rapid City
Gillette to Rapid City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alex Johnson Rapid City)
Included Activities
- Visit Crazy Horse Memorial with access to base of memorial
- View colossal carved Crazy Horse face
Landmarks Crazy Horse Memorial - Day 7
Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alex Johnson Rapid City)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Badlands National Park trails
- View 19th and 20th century living quarters displays
- Meet local artists and learn about cultures and traditions
- Visit Ben Reifel Visitor Center
- Explore museum exhibits on earth science, wildlife, and history
- View working Fossil Preparation Lab
- Learn about Indigenous communities
Landmarks Badlands National Park Ben Reifel Visitor Center - Day 8
Black Hills & Mount Rushmore
Black Hills & Mount Rushmore- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with Lakota Sioux Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alex Johnson Rapid City)
Included Activities
- View Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience and Farewell Dinner with Stephen Yellowhawk
- Learn Lakota Sioux tribal history, culture, and traditions
- Experience tribal dance and song performance
Landmarks Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Day 9
Denver Departure
Denver Departure
