6 Days Yellowstone National Park, Mt. Rushmore Bus (+ Air) Tour

The geologic forces of heat, pressure, deposition, uplift and erosion have combined with millions of years of time to create the spectacular setting for the carving of Mount Rushmore. The rocks which form and surround the memorial are part of the “crystalline core” of the Black Hills, the oldest rocks in South Dakota and among the oldest in the western United States.

Carved into the southeast face of a mountain in South Dakota are the faces of four presidents, a memorial to American history. The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln look down from their stoney heights and remind everyone that even the impossible is possible.

Each president possessed great skills and leadership of the brand our nation needed for the times they represent. We all can look into their faces and gain inspiration and strength from these four great men and ourselves. BOOK

Day1 : Bay Area - Elko

Visit the California State Capital - Sacramento. Founded in 1849, Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony Express and first continental railroad. In the afternoon head through the famous Donner Pass and enter Nevada - nicknamed the Silver State. Overnight stay in Elko.

Day2 : Elko - Twin Falls - Jackson Hole - Grand Teton National Park-Yellowstone National Park

Depart Elko in the morning and pass through Twin Falls - Idaho, as views of the Snake River gorge highlight this area. Continue to the state of Wyoming and visit the western town of Jackson Hole. Arches made of elk antlers decorate the central plaza in this town with plenty of shops and restaurants around the area. In the afternoon visit Grand Teton National Park. The tallest peak rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve of the peaks in Teton reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. Overnight in stay West Yellowstone.

Day3 : Yellowstone National Park - Sheridan

Visit Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest National Park in the United States. Highlights include: Yellowstone Canyon, Mud Volcano, Mammoth Springs, Hot Springs, and Geysers- the most famous being "Old Faithful". There are also various wildlife that inhabits the Park from bison, elk, moose, and bear. Overnight stay in Sheridan.

Day4 : Sheridan - Devil's Tower - Mt.Rushmore - Casper

Depart Sheridan in the morning and visit Devil’s Tower National Monument. ‘Bear Lodge’ was the Native American name for the Tower. This 865 foot column- a remnant of a volcanic eruption was renamed in 1875 by a scientific team escorted by Col. Richard I. Dodge. Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial located in South Dakota in the afternoon. The memorial was dedicated to President's George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Overnight stay in Casper.

Day5 : Casper - Oregon Trail - Independence Rock - Devil's Gate - Echo Canyon - Temple Square - Kennecott Copper Mine - Salt Lake City

Head southwest from Casper to Salt Lake City. Visit the once traveled Oregon Trail. The trail represents the only corridor to the West. 1843 was known as "The great migration" and over the next 25 years more than a half million people went west on the Trail. The highlights of the trail includes: the historical landmarks of Independence Rock, Devil's Gate, Echo Canyon, and Emigration Canyon. Visit the Temple Square in Salt Lake City and the Kennecott Copper Mine in the afternoon. Overnight stay in Salt Lake City.

Day6 : Salt Lake City - (By Flight) - Hometown

Depart Salt Lake City for a flight back to the Bay Area or another destination.(Tour fare excludes one-way airfare)