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National Parks of the Dakotas SEPTEMBER 23-29, 2026

2 Featuring a Visit to the New Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Be transported back to the Wild West for tales of Wild Bill, Crazy Horse, and Theodore Roosevelt. Experience the unique natural wonders of Devils Tower, Badlands, and Roosevelt National Parks; and feel the thunder of thousands of bison at Custer State Park’s annual Buffalo Round Up. This trip to America’s frontier has it all! DAY 1: WELCOME TO RAPID CITY! Fly to Rapid City, SD and join your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. D DAY 2: BADLANDS/MOUNT RUSHMORE Medora Presidential Library

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T. Roosevelt National Park

Join a morning guided tour through the incomparable Badlands National Park, a geologic wonder filled with scenic spires, interesting wildlife, and one of America’s richest fossil beds. Visit Wall Drug, an iconic stop for road trippers since 1931 with plenty of shopping, food, and of course, “free ice water.” Cap the day with a memorable stop at Mount Rushmore to see some of our country’s greatest presidents forever etched in stone. B, L DAY 3: BUFFALO ROUND UP Rise early and travel to Custer State Park for a day you’ll never forget! Watch as cowboys and cowgirls “round up” nearly 1,500 bison across the rolling hills of Western South Dakota. Feel the ground awaken with the thunder of the stampeding herd. Occurring just once each year, the Round Up is a critical management tool for maintaining the health of Custer’s bison. Enjoy a catered dinner at the Journey Museum including a special Native American cultural performance. B, D

First Night Last Night Overnight Highlight Tour Route

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Devil’s Tower

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Mount Rushmore

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Buffalo Round Up

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