National Parks & Lodges of the Old West

National Parks

 

 

Date: August 12 - 21, 2018
Trip Status: Limited Availability until Early July
Price: $3,995 per person/double occupancy (airfare not included)
Trip Type: Land
Activity Level: Guests should be able to walk up a flight of stairs, and get in and out of a motor coach without assistance. Maximum altitude: 9,000 feet.
Travel Partner: Orbridge

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Inspiration, a connection to the past, and nature's beauty are the gifts of this 10-day American expedition. Tracing the historic paths and natural splendors of the Old West joined by an expert Orbridge Expedition Leader, see and learn about the storied sights and monuments of Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Spearfish Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Teton National Park. Witness bison herds, savor a chuck wagon cook-out, see Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial, visit a wooly mammoth dig site, and, at the volcanically active caldera of Yellowstone, see otherworldly geothermal sites.

Wonderfully atmospheric hotels and lodges are a highlight of this program, including landmark lodging within the parks themselves. Traveling comfortably in a private motor coach, there is no better way to see our national parks. Join us and experience the best of the West!

Reservation Information

 

To reserve, complete the reservation form in the brochure, reserve online at tcu.orbridge.com or call an Orbridge representative at 866-639-0079.

To learn more about the TCU Traveling Frogs program or our upcoming trips, please contact us by email at k.hoban@tcu.edu or call 817-257-5427.  

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Rapid City, SD (R)
Meet fellow travelers for a welcome drink
Overnight: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites

Day 2: Badlands National Park /
Custer State Park (B,D)
Buffalo safari, canyon cookout
Overnight: Custer State Game Lodge

Day 3: Custer State Park /
Hot Springs (B,D)
Mammoth dig site, Crazy Horse Memorial
Overnight: Custer State Game Lodge

Day 4: Custer State Park /
Spearfish Canyon (B,D)
Mount Rushmore, Tatanka Museum
Overnight: Spearfish Canyon Lodge

Day 5: The Ranch at Ucross / Cody, WY (B,L)
Ranch life, Bighorn Mountains
Overnight: Holiday Inn Cody
   Day 6: Cody / Yellowstone National Park (B,D)
Buffalo Bill, Old West, Old Faithful
Overnight: Yellowstone Lodging

Day 7: Yellowstone National Park (B,D)
Geothermal highlights, park sightseeing
Overnight: Yellowstone Lodging

Day 8: Grand Teton National Park /
Jackson (B)
Scenic drive: western plains and mountains
Overnight: Rustic Inn

Day 9: Jackson (B,D)
Leisure activities, farewell dinner
Overnight: Rustic Inn

Day 10: Depart Jackson (B)

Optional Extension: Days 10-12 in Jackson


 

2018 National Parks