National Parks
September 12-23, 2016
Badlands National Park
SILVER First
Yellowstone National Park
CIRCLE National
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Creston - Afton
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Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Teton National Park
Zion National Park
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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DAY 1 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
CRESTON - RAPID CITY
(D)
Early this morning depart Creston and begin your western adventure as you travel to South Dakota with a stop in Sioux Falls for lunch on own.
Arrive Mitchell and stop at the World’s Only Corn Palace, which is an outstanding structure that stands as a tribute to the agricultural heritage of
South Dakota. Continue west, crossing the Missouri River, then we’ll enter Badlands National Park, where fantasy shapes and colors provide a
surreal experience in this unusual park. Next, stop at world-famous Wall Drug. This block-long store from 1936 came up with an ingenious
marketing campaign! Realizing travelers going through the hot, dusty prairie would be thirsty, they put up signs along the highway offering free
ice water. Tours have been stopping here ever since. Arrive in the Black Hills and your hotel in Rapid City to meet your National Parks Tour
Director. After dinner, join the group for a wonderfully patriotic and inspiring event as you attend the Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting
Ceremony!
DAY 2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
DEADWOOD - CODY
(BD)
This morning, return to Mount Rushmore National Memorial for a daytime view. Morning is the best time to take pictures of the monument.
Then, depart and travel to the wild and wooly town of Deadwood - famous for outlaws and lawmen alike - for a historic tour. Continue west into
Wyoming and sightsee Devil’s Tower National Monument. As you cross the Wyoming plains, stop near Gillette at an overlook into one of the
largest open pit mines on earth. More coal is produced in the State of Wyoming than any other state in America. The Powder River Basin in
Campbell County supplies 30% of the coal used in the US and contains the largest deposits of coal in the world. Production is 436 million tons of
coal annually, twice as much as the second largest producer, West Virginia, and more than the entire Appalachian region. Then, drive up and over
the beautiful Big Horn Mountains on your way to historic Cody for overnight. Tonight, join the group for a night of western food and
entertainment at the Cody Cattle Company for a chuckwagon style dinner, traditional cowboy music and some laughs.
DAY 3 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
CODY - YELLOWSTONE
(B)
Cody is home to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and this morning, you will have time to browse through its amazing displays of old west
memorabilia. Included in the collection, is the Whitney Art Gallery, the Plains Indian Museum, Winchester Gun exhibit and The William Fredric
Cody Wing. See many of the personal belongings of the famous buffalo hunter. Later this morning, we enter the world’s first national park,
Yellowstone National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your Yellowstone experience by skirting crystal clear Yellowstone Lake, then
follow the Yellowstone River through Hayden Valley, home of large herds of North American Bison (Buffalo). Arrive Grand Canyon of the
Yellowstone to see the magnificent 309 foot Lower Falls. After viewing the wonders of Yellowstone, travel to West Yellowstone, Montana for
your overnight accommodations. Evening free to explore on own.
DAY 4 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
YELLOWSTONE - JACKSON
(BD)
Begin your day exploring more of Yellowstone National Park! Make your way to colorful Fountain Paint Pots, with one of the most complete
collections of thermal features in the park, before arriving at Yellowstone’s famous landmark, Old Faithful. There will be plenty of time to enjoy
the geyser’s regular display, explore the area and have lunch on own. Depart Yellowstone through the south gate and enter Grand Teton
National Park for an afternoon of unsurpassed beauty. Travel through the Tetons and see America’s youngest and most rugged mountains
piercing the clouds majestic splendor. Stop for pictures at magnificent Jackson Lake and other scenic view points along the way. Arrive in the Old
West town of Jackson this afternoon. Tonight, join your group for a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of town.
DAY 5 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
SNAKE RIVER - GRAND TETON
(B)
Start the day early as you return to Grand Teton National Park and enjoy a scenic float trip on the Snake River. With this giant mountain range as
a backdrop, you will see the wildlife, the flora, and the sheer magnitude of nature. Your river guide will point out wildlife, explain the geology of
the area, and tell stories about local history and folklore. It will be a morning to remember. Then, travel to historic Jackson Lake Lodge, which is
listed on the National Historic Register, and boasts 60 foot windows that perfectly frame the Tetons. An agreement between the U.S. and Soviet
governments signed here in 1989 led to an end of the Cold War. There will be time to enjoy the view, explore the lodge, do some shopping, and
have lunch on your own. After lunch, travel south along the inner road with picture stops at various scenic view points along the way, including
Jenny Lake, which offers unique photo-taking opportunities. In the late afternoon, return to Jackson after an amazing day in the Tetons! The
evening, you are on your own and free to enjoy leisure time or continue exploring this magnificent area!
• World’s Only Corn Palace • Badlands National Park • Wall Drug • Mt. Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony
• Mount Rushmore daytime viewing • Historic Tour of Deadwood • Devil’s Tower National Monument • View one
of the largest open pit coal mines on earth in Gillette • Buffalo Bill Center of the West • Yellowstone National
Park, including: Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, Lower Falls, Fountain Paint Pots, Old Faithful • Grand Teton
National Park • Scenic float trip on the Snake River • Antelope Island State Park • Salt Lake City • Bryce Canyon
National Park • Zion National Park • “Little Hollywood” (Kanab, UT) • Grand Canyon National Park - North Rim
• Scenic Cruise on Lake Powell • Scenic tour of Monument Valley • Dead Horse Point State Park • Arches National
Park, including: Park Avenue, Balance Rock, The Windows, Delicate Arch • Jet Boat Ride on the Colorado River
• Historic Georgetown Loop Railroad • Denver
DAY 6 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
GREAT SALT LAKE - RICHFIELD
(BD)
We will travel in three states today - Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah - on our way to Salt Lake City. After a stop for lunch on own along the way, visit
Antelope Island State Park on the Great Salt Lake, for sightseeing. Stop at scenic Buffalo Point with spectacular views of the lake and the
Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. There will be the opportunity to view wildlife on the island, including buffalo, deer, antelope, coyote,
waterfowl and more! At the Visitors Center, a park ranger will introduce you to the unique ecosystem of this inland salt sea. Arrive Salt Lake City
in the late afternoon and enjoy a brief driving tour of this premier western city. Then, continue south, leaving the Rockies behind as you enter the
northern edge of the Colorado Plateau. Stop for dinner along the way, then arrive in Richfield for overnight.
DAY 7 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
BRYCE CANYON - ZION
(B)
This morning, enjoy a short drive on scenic Hwy. 89 to Bryce Canyon National Park for sightseeing and optional hiking. The hues and intricate
shapes of Bryce Canyon carry even the most mature adult away into a fairyland fantasy. The Paiute Indians used a word to describe Bryce Canyon
that translates into “red rocks standing like men in a bowl-shaped canyon.” Mormon settler, Ebenezer Bryce, for whom the canyon was named,
described it as “a hell of a place to lose a cow.” After a stop for lunch on own, take a short drive to see Utah’s oldest and most famous national
park, Zion National Park. An early Mormon settler described the park’s massive formations as “temples built by hands, not of man.” The Paiutes
believed mischievous spirits lived among the 2,000 foot high towers and would not enter the canyon alone or remain there after dark. Explore
Zion Canyon, a brilliant green canyon set against the backdrop of sheer red cliffs, with an occasional lacy waterfall fanning out from the rocks.
This evening, we travel to Hollywood! (”Little Hollywood” that is), Kanab, UT. Since the 1930’s, this area was used in the filming of more than 50
major motion pictures and TV series. Evening is free for dinner on own.
DAY 8 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM - LAKE POWELL
(BD)
Today, continue your journey though Color Country, climbing the beautiful Kaibab Plateau. Reaching elevations over 8,000 feet, the Kaibab was a
favorite of Teddy Roosevelt and is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including elk, deer, turkey, and the unique white-tailed Kaibab Squirrel. Arrive
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a day of sightseeing. This 1.2 million acre national park hosts a
variety of wildlife and scenic wonders. You will learn about the geology and history of the canyon while taking in its breathtaking beauty. The
North Rim receives one tenth the number of visitors compared with the more developed South Rim and thus provides a much quieter and more
natural Grand Canyon experience. This afternoon, enter Arizona as you arrive at Lake Powell National Recreation Area and experience crystal
waters amid red rock canyons as you take a scenic cruise on Lake Powell. Check into your lakeside hotel and join the group for dinner in the
Rainbow Room with views of Lake Powell at sunset.
DAY 9 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
MONUMENT VALLEY - DEAD HORSE POINT
(BD)
This morning, you are on your way to world-famous Monument Valley and historic Goulding’s Lodge. Meet your Navajo guide and board a 4wheel drive vehicle for a scenic tour of Monument Valley, location for scores of famous western films, television programs and commercials. As
we travel through the valley and visit famous locations such as, John Ford Point, Artist Point, and The Totem Pole, we will also learn more of the
Navajo traditions and way of life. After a wonderful tour, depart Monument Valley, traveling north, with a rest stop along the way. Next, we make
our way to the town of Moab, also known as the “Adventure Capitol of Utah.” Pass through town and take a spectacular drive to Dead Horse
Point State Park for sightseeing one of the most spectacular views in all the southwest. You will see the expanse of Canyonlands National Park
stretching to the south and the mighty Colorado River 2,000 feet below. Then, arrive at your hotel and check in for a two night stay, followed by
dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 10 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
ARCHES - MOAB
(BD)
This morning, enter Arches National Park for sightseeing. The 18,000 square-foot visitors center will introduce you to the unique geologic forces
that created the highest concentration of natural arches in the world with over 2,000 named arches within its 73,000 acre boundary. Visit all the
park highlights including Park Avenue, Balance Rock, The Windows and Delicate Arch. Enjoy some free time in Moab to have lunch on own, do
some shopping, or just relax. This evening, join the group for a unique experience as you take a Jet Boat Ride on the mighty Colorado River
through spectacular red rock canyons. As the sun dips in the west, the canyon colors come to life while you learn about the river’s ecosystem,
geology and history. After a thrilling ride, enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner served on the banks of the Colorado River before returning to your hotel.
Itinerary continues on back side
DAY 11 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
MOAB - STERLING
(BD)
Depart Moab and begin your eastward journey home as you enter Colorado and ride through the Heart of the Rockies, enjoying vistas of rugged
canyons, pristine wilderness, and deep gorges. Enjoy a stop in Vail for shopping and lunch on own. Then, cross the Continental Divide at Loveland
Pass and continue east to the mining community of Georgetown. Within 2 years of George and Dave Griffith’s gold strike at the head of Clear
Creek in 1859, the “bust” part of the familiar boom-and-bust story had begun to affect Georgetown. Unlike other mining towns of the day, it
escaped destruction by fire. More than 200 original buildings still stand and shops now occupy many of the historic downtown structures. Enjoy
some time to explore, then it’s “all aboard!” for the Historic Georgetown Loop Railroad. This 1920’s steam-powered train operates over
reconstructed tracks, through the silver mining country. Descend from the mountains into the “Mile High City” of Denver. After a short driving
tour of the city, visit the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall, right in the heart of town. Join the group for a farewell dinner before continuing to Sterling.
DAY 12 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
STERLING - HOME
(B)
After breakfast, depart Sterling and travel through Nebraska, with a stop in Kearney for sightseeing of the Great Platte River Road Archway, and
for lunch on own at a local restaurant. As you continue eastward toward Iowa, take the chance to think back on the marvelous scenery and
wonderful friendships you have discovered!
• Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation for duration of
tour • 11 Nights Accommodations • 19 Meals (11
Breakfasts, 8 Dinners) • Admission to attractions as
described • Taxes, Tips and Gratuities for included
features • Travel Protection Insurance
Meals and/or beverages other than those described in itinerary and items
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