Mount Rushmore, Black Hills and Badlands: An Active Discovery

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Learn about and visit Mount Rushmore and explore South Dakota as you hike the landscapes of the Badlands, kayak Black Hills Lake and visit a local artist and author in their home.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Hike amongst ethereal buttes and peaks in Badlands National Park and walk through towering pine trees in the shadow of Mount Rushmore
    • Learn about native history and culture by visiting Crazy Horse Memorial
    • Discover Custer State Park, the second largest State Park in the nation, on foot, on horseback and in the seat of a kayak

What's this trip about?

    Learn about and visit Mount Rushmore and explore South Dakota as you hike the landscapes of the Badlands, kayak Black Hills Lake and visit a local artist and author in their home.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

Day
1 Lodge Check-in, Registration & Orientation, Welcome Dinner Keystone, South Dakota D Activity note: Lodge check-in from 3:00 p.m. Afternoon: Program Registration 4:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table to register wit...
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2 Mount Rushmore, Hike in the Black Hills, Free Evening Keystone, South Dakota B,L,D Activity note: Hiking 3 to 5 miles; semi-rugged terrain, maximum elevation 5,350 feet. Hike will require sturdy hiking shoes or boots, a hat, sun screen, day pack and leak-proof wa...
Day
3 Hike & Kayak in Custer State Park, Cultural Presentation Keystone, South Dakota B,L,D Activity note: Hiking 3 miles; semi-rugged terrain at an elevation over 6,000 feet. Hike will require sturdy hiking shoes or boots, a hat, sun screen, day pack and leak-proo...
Day
4 Hike in Badlands National Park, Natural History Presentation Keystone, South Dakota B,L,D Activity note: The drive to Badlands National Park is about 1.5 hours with expert interpretation en route and stops along the way to take in beautiful scenery. Hiking up to ...
Day
5 Crazy Horse Memorial, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Loop Road Keystone, South Dakota B,L,D Activity note: Driving about 1.5 hours with expert interpretation en route and stops along the way to take in beautiful scenery. Horseback riding will be an easy trail ride ac...
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6 Bike the Mickelson, Visit Local Artist and Author, Free Time Keystone, South Dakota B,L,D Activity note: Bicycling distance and time, based on personal preference, may be anywhere from 2 to 10 miles or up to 3 hours. Miles biked will not exceed a 4 percent grade....
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7 Program Concludes Keystone, South Dakota B Activity note: Check-out by 11:00 a.m. Breakfast: Lodge buffet. This concludes our program. Morning: If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Informati...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,849
Price per day$264
Last Updated: 1/27/2022

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Meals Included
  • 17 Meals
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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