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    Legends of the American West

    Ken Burns American Journeys | All Departures Small Groups Averaging 24 Tauck Guests

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    $5,990 USD
    Journey Type
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    Time of Year
    May - Sep
    Cities & Landmarks
    Jackson, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Grand Teton National Park, Rapid City, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
    Wyoming
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    EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

     

    TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - Insider stories about the national parks during filmed narratives by Ken Burns & Dayton Duncan

     

    TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

     

    Small groups averaging 24 Tauck guests

     

    Private guided Buffalo Safari in a touring vehicle in Custer State Park

     

    In historic Cody, attend a performance of the world-famous Cody Nite Rodeo (Jun - Aug)

     

    A firsthand look at life as a cowboy at the historic TA Ranch in Wyoming

     

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    On some days, walking extends to 2–3.5 miles (~4,000–7,000 steps), with occasional stairs, hills, or uneven surfaces. Standing periods may last up to 90 minutes, but this level still includes breaks and lower-effort days.

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    Full days with little downtime. Select days may offer opt-out opportunities or lighter alternatives. Ideal for travelers who want to stay engaged, but with some room to pace themselves.

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    Legendary Journeys and Adventures

    The West is larger than life, vast in its myths, its landscapes, historical figures, and monuments... and this 9-day journey takes you to the heart and soul of it.

    Small groups, averaging 24 Tauck guests, travel from the grand designs of Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial, to the imaginative masterpiece of nature known as Grand Teton National Park, and the wonders deep inside Yellowstone National Park… Visit a ranch, where you'll experience life as a Wyoming cowboy… go in search of Buffalo Bill and the West of the imagination in Cody... go rafting on the Snake River... and step back in time at Mormon Row inside Grand Teton National Park. Stay inside-the-park at sought-after lodges at Yellowstone's Old Faithful Inn and Grand Teton's Jackson Lake Lodge. Read Less

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    A night at the rodeo

    Day 4

    Attend the exciting Cody Nite Rodeo (seasonal, June – August)

    Way out here in Wyoming, nothing promises more real Western fun than an honest-to-goodness rodeo... especially in a town named for the legendary Wild West showman, "Buffalo Bill" Cody, and often called the "Rodeo Capital of the World." Established in 1938 and operating June through August, the Cody Nite Rodeo is the world's longest-running nightly rodeo. Get set for an evening filled with bull riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing, rodeo clowns, and a "calf scramble" for kids 12 and under.

    Jackson Lake Lodge

    Nights 7 and 8

    With the Tetons at your doorstep

    Spectacular views of the Teton Range are just steps away from your woodland cottage at Jackson Lake Lodge, perched on a bluff with the magnificent Tetons rising from the valley floor in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. Explore the fascinating Snake River, wetlands, lakes, and lush valleys from this National Historic Landmark in the heart of the park.

    A day at TA Guest Ranch

    Day 3

    A taste of the cowboy life at a Wyoming ranch

    Make your way through Wyoming's breathtaking Bighorn Mountains to an authentic (and fun) western ranch experience at TA Guest Ranch in Buffalo. Homesteaded in 1884, this ranch was once the site of a shootout during the infamous Johnson County War that pitched cowboy against cowboy in these parts in 1892 – you can still see some of the old bullet holes! But today's visit will be a peaceful one… where you can choose to meet a horse whisperer, learn roping techniques from real cowboys, ride in a horse-drawn wagon, or saddle up for a horseback ride...

    We loved the jeep ride in Custer State Park seeing the bison in their environment and Mount Rushmore was breath taking.

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    Overnight Accommodations

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    Nights 1-2

    The Rushmore Hotel & Suites

    Rapid City, South Dakota

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    Night 3

    The Ranch at Ucross

    Ucross, Wyoming

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    Night 4

    Best Western Premier Ivy Inn and Suites

    Cody, Wyoming

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    Night 5

    Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins

    Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

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    Old Faithful Inn

    Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

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    Nights 7-8

    Jackson Lake Lodge

    Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

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