Thursday, September 23
Keystone, South Dakota
Get acquainted with your fellow travelers today as we journey into the traditional hunting grounds of the American Indian, the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Lunch is included.

Friday, September 24
Keystone, South Dakota
Begin todays' travel experience with a visit to the ‘Chapel in the Hills’, an exact reproduction of the famous Borgund Stavkirke of Laerdal, Norway. We will explore Rapid City and learn of the 1874 Gold Rush led by Custer yielding the precious metal with a government affixed price of $20.67 per ounce. The afternoon highlight is the most scenic canyon in the Black Hills, Spearfish Canyon.
Hot continental breakfast and lunch are included.

Saturday, September 25
Keystone, South Dakota
The worlds' largest mountain carving, Crazy Horse, begins our adventure today with a close-up to the base of the mountain. The Indian Museum and Cultural Center is the permanent home of many artifacts and art of our Native Americans. Step back in time this afternoon aboard the 1880 vintage narrow-gauge steam engine railride. This evening, locals provide foot stompin’ entertainment at our included chuckwagon dinner.
Hot continental breakfast and dinner are included.

Sunday, September 26
Keystone, South Dakota
In February, the National Geographic website featured wild horses and the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary was among the kind souls saving them. Our host will tell of the plight of the mustangs on our journey onto this 11,000-acre sanctuary. This afternoon a naturalist will take us on the 18-mile ‘wildlife loop’ in Custer State Park. No visit to the Black Hills would be complete without experiencing Mt Rushmore, our highlight being the lighting ceremony.
Hot continental breakfast and lunch are included.

Monday, September 27
Keystone, South Dakota
Following an early breakfast, we feel the thunder of pounding hooves as cowboys and cowgirls round up Custer State Park’s buffalo herd into the buffalo corrals. Once safely in the corrals, watch as park staff sort, brand, test and select certain animals for the fall auction.
Hot continental breakfast is included.

Tuesday, September 28
Home
Our ‘Wild, Wild West’ adventure winds down today as we share stories with fellow travelers and hopefully enjoy some brilliant fall foliage on our return home.
Hot continental breakfast and lunch are included.