South Dakota & the Badlands
School Tour 6 days, 5 nights
South Dakota & the Badlands
Get StartedScientific Discovery in South Dakota
Trip Length: 6 days, 5 nights
National Parks offer tremendous opportunities to highlight curriculum content while at the same time giving students an appreciation for the outdoors.
Trip Highlights
- Mount Rushmore
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Mammoth Site
- Badlands National Park
- Hands-On STEM Programs
Our Itinerary
Below is a sample itinerary that may be customized to meet the needs of your group.
Day One: The Cold War
- Arrive in Rapid City, South Dakota
- Minuteman National Historic Site
Go underground to launch control center Delta 01 and participate in the National Park Service-led program about the Cold War and the Minuteman Missile Complex. - South Dakota Air & Space Museum
Located just outside the main gate of Ellsworth Air Force Base, the South Dakota Air & Space Museum “showcases over 30 vintage military aircraft ranging from World War II bombers to the modern-day B-1.” - Dinner
Day Two: Wildlife Experiences & Lakota History
Day Three: Scientific Discovery
Day Four: Mount Rushmore
Day Five: Mammoths & Spelunking
Day Six: The Badlands
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What's Included
