Mount Rushmore, Black Hills and Badlands
Program #12774
Experience the extraordinary beauty of the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore and mysterious Badlands. Expert instructors meld 40 million years of history into a cogent story of geology, exploration, conflict and discovery. Take a vivid look at battles fought on our own soil to better understand the history that shaped our nation. Field trips to the historic gold rush town of Deadwood, Tatanka, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore provide an absorbing overview of the history represented by the Presidents on Mount Rushmore, westward expansion, the Indian Wars, and the irony of the two stories told by colossal mountain carvings within 17 miles of each other.
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$1026 Double
$1026 + $314 Single Supplement
Other Dates
$1046 Double
$1046 + $334 Single Supplement
Tour 1 5/06-5/12 Tour 2 5/13-5/19 Tour 3 5/20-5/26 Tour 4 5/27-6/02 | Tour 5 6/03-6/09 Tour 6 6/10-6/16 Tour 7 6/17-6/23 Tour 8 7/08-7/14 | Tour 9 8/12-8/18 Tour 10 8/19-8/25 Tour 11 8/26-9/01 Tour 12 9/02-9/08 | Tour 13 9/09-9/15 Tour 14 9/16-9/22 Tour 15 9/23-9/29 |
The K Bar S Lodge is the perfect mix of style and comfort. Secluded in the Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, it is easily accessible and welcomes you with distinct character and charm plus, renowned South Dakota hospitality. Grand soaring wooden beams two and a half stories high frame the magnificent lobby. From there you can see Washington and Jefferson on nearby Mt. Rushmore. The huge rock fireplace creates a warm and inviting place to gather. From the lobby you can step onto the spacious deck and take in the marvelous vistas. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful views, and friendly staff at the K Bar S. Escape from the daily grind to a place of unspoiled beauty.
434 Old Hill City Road
Keystone, SD 57751
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Day 1
Orientation Opening Dinner Listening Device Orientation Day 2 Breakfast at the K Bar S Lodge Depart for Needles Highway Sylvan Lake / Needles Drive Wildlife Loop Road W-E Western Cookout at the Game Lodge Tour Crazy Horse Depart for the K Bar S Lodge Dinner at the K Bar S Lodge Presentation* Day 3 Breakfast in the Gazebo Depart for Tatanka Tour Tatanka Original Deadwood Tour Lunch w/ historical video Homestake open cut viewing Free time/walking tour of Deadwood Depart for K Bar S Ldoge Dinner at the K Bar S Lodge Presentation* Stephen Yellowhawk, D1 Day 4 Breakfast at the K Bar S Lodge Depart for Mt. Rushmore Audio Tour Wands Group Photo Tour Mt. Rushmore Depart for K Bar S Lodge Lunch at the K Bar S Lodge Depart for Rapid City Tour the Journey Museum Depart for the K Bar S Lodge Dinner at K Bar S Lodge Evening Lighting Ceremony (subject to seasonal dates) Day 5 Breakfast at the K Bar S Lodge Depart for Badlands National Park Ben Reifel Visitor Center Badlands Scenic Byway Lunch in Wall Depart for the K Bar S Lodge Dinner at K Bar S Lodge Presentation* Day 6 Breakfast at the K Bar S Lodge Presentation* 1880 Train Ride to Hill City Tour BH Geological Institute Free time in Hill City - including lunch 1880 Train return trip to Keystone Final Banquet *Presentation dates/times may very upon speaker availability ** Program schedule subject to change Photo credits: Ilene Pearlmann, South Dakota Department of Tourism
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