HIGHLIGHTS

Jackson Hole • Grand Teton National ParkYellowstone National Park • Bu!alo Bill Center of the West Museum

Deadwood • Mt. Rushmore • Crazy Horse MemorialCuster State Park • Badlands National Park • Bear Country USA

TRAINS

Amtrak’s California Zephyr • 1880 Train

See page 105 for details

INCLUSIONS

• Rail travel on Amtrak (1 night on train)• Hotel accommodations for 9 nights including 2 nights in

Yellowstone National Park and 1 night at Ucross Ranch• 15 meals including a Chuckwagon dinner• Ride aboard the 1880 Train• Float trip on the Snake River• Yellowstone touring including the Grand Loop and Old

Faithful• Mt. Rushmore National Monument and Crazy Horse Memorial• Badlands National Park• Bu!alo Jeep Safari and Cowboy Cookout in Custer State Park• Bear Country USA• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach• Services of the professional tour manager

Want to start or end the tour in a city other than

Chicago? Ask a rail specialist for details.

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Mount Rushmore

ESCORTED • 11 DAYS

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Saddles, Stetsons and scintillating frontier history add extra !air to this Wild

West adventure!

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Day 1 - Depart Chicago aboard the California ZephyrYour tour to the Old West and some of America’s beloved parks and sites begins at Chicago’s Union Station, where you meet your tour manager and fellow travelers and board the California Zephyr for an afternoon departure. Overnight train. (D)

Day 2 - California Zephyr through the Rocky MountainsThe Zephyr climbs across the Colorado Rockies, through the Mo!at Tunnel and along the Byers, Glenwood and Ruby Canyons today. Visit the glass-walled Sightseer Lounge for panoramic views and an educational Trails and Rails presentation by volunteer park rangers as you travel between Denver and Grand Junction. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight Marriott, Provo, UT. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Jackson, WyomingAfter breakfast, board the coach for a journey through Star Valley to Jackson, Wyoming. The afternoon is yours to stroll the wood-plank sidewalks and to gaze upon the Grand Teton mountain range. Town Plaza, the elk antler arches and the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar prove popular attractions. Overnight The Lodge at Jackson Hole, Jackson, WY. (B)

Day 4 - Snake River Float TripThis morning, we "oat along the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park. You have the afternoon free to explore Jackson independently, then this evening, enjoy a delicious chuckwagon dinner with cowboy entertainment. Overnight The Lodge at Jackson Hole, Jackson, WY. (B, D)

Day 5 - Grand Teton National ParkDiscover Grand Teton National Park this morning. Highlights include a stop at the new Moose Visitor Center, Jenny Lake Overlook, Jackson Lake Lodge and more. Later, we travel by coach to Yellowstone, with a photo stop at Lewis Falls as we enter the park. Check into your lodge; then spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight Canyon Lodge in Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone, WY. (B)

Day 6 - Yellowstone National ParkToday’s sightseeing tour showcases some of Yellowstone National Park’s most renowned sights: Hayden Valley, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and Artist Point. Walk around Fountain Paint Pots, and stop at the famous Old Faithful Inn and Geyser Basin. There is time to explore

the Old Faithful area and see the geyser erupt before returning to our lodging. Overnight Canyon Lodge in Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone, WY. (B)

Day 7 - Bu!alo Bill Center of the West MuseumThis morning we set out for Cody, Wyoming. Our #rst stop along the way is the Bu!alo Bill Center of the West. This complex contains #ve museums under one roof: the Bu!alo Bill Museum, the Remington Firearms Museum, the Whitney Museum of Western Art, the Plains Indian Museum and the Draper Natural History Museum. Ucross Ranch is our #nal destination for the evening, and ranch activities and dinner await. Overnight UCross Ranch, U-Cross, WY. (D)

Day 8 - Deadwood/Hill City/KeystoneJourney from U-Cross to Deadwood this morning. Our late morning arrival gives you time to explore the town and have lunch. After lunch, we embark on the Original Deadwood Tour. Hear stories of the Old West and pay your respects to Wild Bill and Calamity Jane at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, aka, “Boot Hill.” From Deadwood, we head to Hill City, where we board the 1880 Train for a ride through the Black Hills to Keystone. Overnight Alex Johnson Hotel or Residence Inn, Rapid City, SD. (B)

Day 9 - Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse Memorial/Custer State ParkFirst up today is Mount Rushmore, whose four presidents represent the #rst 150 years of America’s history. Next, we make our way to the Crazy Horse Memorial. Explore the museum, then board a bus bound for the base of the mountain to hear about the construction of this amazing memorial. From here, we move on to the town of Custer

for lunch and exploration; then it is onto Custer State Park. Board your Safari Jeep for a fun-#lled afternoon of adventure. After your safari, board a hay wagon and take it to the trails end in Mountain Meadow Canyon. A cowboy cookout feast awaits. Overnight Alex Johnson Hotel or Residence Inn, Rapid City, SD. (B, D)

Day 10 - Badlands National ParkThis morning we travel through spectacular scenery on our way to Badlands National Park. A guided tour through the park provides the best opportunities for wildlife viewing and in-depth information about the land and history of the park. Next, visit Wall Drug, “America’s Favorite Roadside Attraction,” for lunch on your own. Discover a variety of western souvenirs and pieces of Americana in this Old West Emporium. The #nal stop for the day is Bear Country USA. This wildlife park features the world’s largest private viewing habitat of the American Black Bear. Enjoy a drive through this unique park, then stroll through the Wildlife Center to see small animals and baby bears. The evening concludes with Mount Rushmore’s evening lighting ceremony. Overnight Alex Johnson Hotel or Residence Inn, Rapid City, SD. (B)

Day 11 - Tour ConclusionYour tour concludes after breakfast this morning. Your tour manager can assist with transfers to the Rapid City Airport for "ights after 11:00 a.m. (B)

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Badlands National Park

Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park

2017 DEPARTURES June 14 • July 19 • September 7, 14

RATE $ 2,799

per person (double occupancy)

TRAIN ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES FROM

Roomette

Bedroom

$ 345

$ 625