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Black
Hills and Badlands
 Mount
Rushmore, Badlands, Crazy Horse, Devils Tower, Custer State
Park,
Jewel Cave
A one week national parks adventure offered July 17-24
Hiking, swimming,
wildlife, gold panning, native culture, and more!
This
trip is good for all physical levels/abilities.
The Black Hills and Badlands region of South Dakota is sacred to
the Lakota Sioux because of its beauty
and diversity. We think you'll be awed by the stark but colorful
beauty of the Badlands, the uniqueness of Devils Tower and Jewel Cave, inspired by the spirit and
dedication of the local people, and entertained by the wild
west atmosphere.
We'll camp every night, (no night drives) and spend 3-4
nights in the same campground in Custer State Park. After this
tour, we head straight to Glacier!
Price: $965
Returning guest: $695 |
Day 1
Depart Rapid City, SD
We start this fantastic trip by picking up you and
your fellow Adventurers in Rapid City, SD.
We'll prep you
for your adventure and then enjoy a comfortable journey and a
beautiful sunset in our first
national park... |
Day 2
Badlands National Park
The changing colors at sunrise and sunset are just the beginning
of what this unique park has to offer. The colorful eroded
formations are surrounded by vast prairie lands. Bison, prairie
dogs and maybe even a black-footed ferret are among the wildlife you can encounter here. We'll hike through the hoodoo like
peaks and valleys before heading to Deadwood for dinner in the
stomping grounds of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.
Hiking 1-6 miles |
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Day 3
Devils Tower National Monument
We all remember the mashed potato model of this
monolith in that Richard Dreyfuss made in Close Encounters, but let us assure you, it pales in
comparison to the real thing! Just how was this 867 foot
formation created? The local native myth suggests it was clawed
by a bear. Discover for yourself how it was created on one of the
wooded trails that surround the monument.
Hiking 1-8 miles |
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Day 4
Mt Rushmore National Memorial
Crazy Horse Monument
Mt Rushmore is the ultimate memorial to our nation. Discover the
history of how this manmade feat came to be. In the afternoon
we'll visit Crazy Horse Monument and discover the story of two
incredible men, Chief Crazy Horse and sculptor Korczak. You'll
be inspired by the beautiful scenery and their dedication and
perseverance, as well as that of the local native people, the
Lakota Sioux.
Hiking 1-2 miles |
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Day 5 and 6
Custer State Park
Custer State Park is the heart of the Black Hills. We'll spend 2
days exploring its unique rock formations and beautiful mountain lakes.
Wild life sightings may include bison, big horn sheep, deer,
bear, and more. One of the highlights will be hiking Harny Peak,
the tallest mountain in South Dakota at 7,244 ft. The views from
the top are stunning.
Hiking 1-8 miles |
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Day 7
Jewel Cave National Monument
Jewel Cave is the world's second longest cave at 146.88 miles!
Take one of the many tours offered and explore the unique
calcite crystal formations, or, if you are not into
"spelunking", hike one of the many trails like Hell Canyon or
Lithograph Canyon. |
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Day 8
We'll return to Rapid City, SD by mid morning. You can join us for
another week if you like and explore Glacier National Park! |
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Trip Dates And Pricing
July 17-24, 2010
Price: $965
Returning guest: $695
Orbitz:
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Hotwire.com ,
or Kayak.com:
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Click
Here for Departure Location Information |
What to expect:
After you make a reservation, a confirmation packet will
be sent to you with more detailed information. Below you
will fins the basics, or click
here for our Q&A page. |
Weather
Warm to hot days and cool to chilly nights are typical on this tour. |
Hikes
The hikes featured on this tour very in length,
technicality, and difficulty.1-7+ miles. Each location has
various hiking options, so there is always something for
everyone! |
Food
Our meals are geared to provide you with the fuel
you need to get through your active days, and yet
still extremely tasty. We can accommodate all
dietary needs. Click
here for
sample recipes. |
What to Bring
Click Here For A General "Things To
Bring" List |
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Mt Rushmore |
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Badlands National Park |
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