COWBOY COUNTRY
MONTANA
Yellowstone National Park (7,800 ft.)
Grand Teton National Park (6,800 ft.)
Jackson Lake (6,800 ft.)
UTAH COLORADO Maximum Elevation: 7,800 ft. Cody Jackson Ucross
Bighorn National Forest
WYOMING NEBRASKA DAKOTA SOUTH
Black Hills
Mt. Rushmore Rapid City
Keystone
Explore the scenic wonders of Yellowstone and raft down the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park
2. SCENIC FLOAT TRIP ALONG THE SNAKE RIVER Get set for a float trip* on the scenic Snake River; your guide introduces you to this wildlife-rich ecosystem, helping you spot the animals that make their homes here, including beaver, eagles, elk and even moose. Following lunch, explore postcard-perfect sights in the park, including sparkling Jenny Lake, en route to the historic town of Jackson; the remainder of the day is free. Meals BL
STORIES BY
Tauck On-tour Exclusive! Filmed narratives by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan share personal stories of the passionate struggle to create America’s – and the world’s – first national park, Yellowstone, set aside “for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” Tauck takes you behind-the-scenes with commentary by the creators of “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.”
1. ARRIVE JACKSON, WYOMING Tour departs: 3:00 PM from Jackson Hole Airport. A transfer is included from the Jackson Hole Airport to Jackson Lake Lodge for a two-night stay in the heart of Grand Teton National Park. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight at Jackson Lake Lodge, an eco-friendly resort, where you’ll learn about your upcoming adventures in cowboy country! Meals D
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3. STAY INSIDE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK You will have an opportunity today to volunteer with park experts on a service project, made possible by Tauck’s long-standing relationship with America’s national parks. Tauck received a special Presidential Award for this on-tour volunteer program in the summer of 2006. Drive to Yellowstone National Park, where your inside-the-park accommodations are just steps away from Old Faithful Geyser. Join your Tauck Director for sightseeing that features some of Yellowstone’s most famous geologic wonders. Meals BD
4. EXPLORE AMERICA’S OLDEST NATIONAL PARK Start your day with local experts who share stories about the park’s wildlife. Yellowstone National Park protects five threatened or endangered species, including the gray wolf, the whooping crane, the lynx, the bald eagle, and the grizzly bear. Enjoy a picnic lunch, and go exploring with an expert who offers special insights about the “restless” geology of the park, from thundering waterfalls to gurgling mud pots and volcanic calderas. Meals BLD
5. VISIT CODY, “RODEO CAPITAL OF THE WORLD” Step back in time to the days of the Old West in historic Cody, founded by frontiersman Buffalo Bill Cody in 1896. Learn more about his quest to lure settlers to the western frontier at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, home to the world’s largest collection of artifacts depicting the culture, history and art of the American
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