The fabled Black Hills and the incredible landscapes of Badlands National Park offer a dazzling array of beautiful scenery in South Dakota. Travel through Wisconsin with lunch at Burnstad’s Cafe. Jackson, MN

Our first stop is at the only Corn Palace in the world, redecorated each year with two-to-three thousand bushels of corn, grain and grasses. We travel westward to stop at the famous Wall Drug. Rapid City, SD

This morning we visit the Crazy Horse Memorial. We then stop to view the Mt Rushmore National Memorial. This afternoon we experience a jeep ride through Custer State Park in search of the buffalo herds. Our included dinner is at the Custer State Game Lodge, built in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rapid City, SD

This morning we visit the Stav Kirke Norwetian Chapel in the Hills. We continue on to the Black Hills Gold Factory where we have a guided tour and see how the beautiful Black Hills Gold jewelry is made. This afternoon we board an authentic 1880's steam train for a scenic ride through the Black Hills. There's gold in them thar hills! was a cry heard often in the town of Deadwood. Catch that wild and wooly gold rush spirit as we have free time to experience this famed western town. Rapid City, SD

Heading eastward, enjoy a drive through one of nature’s true wonders, Badlands National Park, once described as Hell, with the fires burned out. Travel to Sioux Falls for the night. Sioux Falls, SD

Homeward bound, we stop to enjoy a farewell luncheon, with time to share the excitement, the beauty, and the memories of the past few days with new friends.