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Suggested themes include
Native American appreciation, Birding, Lewis
& Clark, Adventure, Ghost and Mining Towns,
Hunting and or Fishing, or make up your own! |
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We can organize the tour in
its entirely from the moment you touch down
at your airport to when we deliver you back
there at the end of a perfect holiday.
Transport, accommodation, meal arrangements,
guides and entrances can all be part of the
package. |
| No request to big or small!
Just let us know how we can help and we'd be
delighted to provide you with a tentative
itinerary and estimated costs. |
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Theme
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Archaeology/Paleontology
The world's most famous dinosaur -
"Sue", the gigantic T-rex at
Chicago's Field Museum was discovered in
South Dakota. Our Badlands National Park
contains some of the world's richest
Oligocene fossil beds, and archaeological
sites across the state offer clues about
early societies. You will "dig"
this tour. Sorry, couldn't help that one!
Really, if you've got the itch to dig, join
one of our real-life excavations!
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Bird
Watching
Elevations in the Black Hills of South
Dakota range from 3,300 feet to 7,242 feet.
The geographic location of the Black Hills,
together with the changes in elevation and
associated climatic conditions, create a
unique environment where many western and
eastern bird species can be found. The
Prairie Potholes of South Dakota and the
fact that the State is in major migratory
flyways provides an endless source for
birding. Here is a quite good source of
info: http://huskertsd.tripod.com/
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Cathedrals
of the Prairie
If you like to visit Cathedrals and Shrines,
South Dakota has a wonderful vacation
waiting for you. The buildings and artwork
are remarkable. If you are of the Catholic
faith, Christian, or just like architecture
what a great pilgrimage. We have an Abbey,
several historic Cathedrals and Church
buildings, the Fatima Family Shrine and
Apostolate. Daily Mass and even a chance for
a Traditional Latin Mass if the schedule
permits.
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Fall
Frolic
Enjoy South Dakota from East to West, or
pick your favorite region. Spearfish Canyon
to the Wildlife Refuges offer excellent fall
colors and events.
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Festival
of Books
The 4th Annual Festival of Books in
Deadwood, SD welcomes over 80 authors to the
community and provides an opportunity for
readers to meet their favorite writers. This
2.5 day festival offers authors presenting
their works on history, tribal writing,
non-fiction, fiction and poetry, and
storytelling.
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Golf
Question. do you know which state in the USA
is the best for golfers? I think you know
this one (or have made an educated guess).
South Dakota! We have the lowest number
(556) of people per golf hole. You will also
get variety, from the beautiful Black Hills
to the rolling prairies. We might even be
able to find a course with sand
"greens".
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Ghost
Mines & Ghost Towns
The Black Hills of South Dakota were once
filled with many small communities, most
associated with the Gold Rush which was
started in 1874 by General George Custer.
Depending on your time frame, we will invite
local historians to drive with us. Come and
explore!
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Lewis
& Clark
Lewis and Clark spent the late summer and
early fall of 1804 exploring present-day
South Dakota. Their return trip, in 1806,
led them back through the area. Follow in
the footsteps of the Corps of Engineers
along the Missouri River. Walk where they
walked, see what they saw and feel what they
felt as the sometimes wild and isolated
trail is revealed. Now, 200 years later, you
too can experience the same rugged adventure
along South Dakota's Lewis and Clark Trail.
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Native
American
With this theme tour, we will concentrate on
Native American events, people, and places.
As some events and places are sacred to the
Native American people, proper etiquette and
care are the foremost concern. Also, because
of this sacred nature, strict attention must
be paid to the schedules that are set.
Contact us to learn more about specific
dates and events for Pow-Wows, Hoop Dancing,
etc.
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Photography
Travel the state, or pick a particular
region, or even a specific event (example:
Pow-Wow) or town. 605Touring Co. has
available a talented in-state guide that
will help you find the right picture and
idea you are looking for. This is great fun,
not only for the serious photographer, but
also for the novice.
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Sporting
& Recreation
Or, we could call this theme: Strenuous.
This tour is only for those in good physical
shape. Hiking and Biking in the Badlands and
Black Hills. Rock climbing training. Hike up
Harney Peak, the highest point in South
Dakota (7242ft). We can have a bit of fun on
the way too. For example, how about a night
stop at a hunting lodge to shoot some clay
pigeons?
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Theatre
& Art
South Dakota has many talented artists. The
Native American people can not only do their
traditional crafts, but also contemporary,
or a variation. Saddlemaking is a rare
sight. The Terry Redlin Art Gallery. The
Natural Colored Wool Studio. Canes,
Scandanavian Nalbinding, Basketry. Also, the
Black Hills Passion Play, and Black Hills
Playhouse offer some of the finest thought
and entertainment anywhere.
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Custom
Designed Tours
Have we missed a topic? Hunting, perhaps? We
are here to help you. If you have an idea,
any idea for a dream vacation, let us know
and we will go to work for you.
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Luxury
Tours
Would you like to do one of the tours but
want to stay at only the finest
accommodations? Let us know and we will
price it for you!
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*If you only wish to see the Black Hills and Rapid City of South Dakota this time around, we can help.
We will do our best to meet your holiday goals. |
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If
you're interested in obtaining a quote from
us then please let us have the following
information with your request. The more information you can give at the
beginning, the quicker we can get back to
you with our ideas. |
- Number and composition of party (size and rooming requirements);
- Type of accommodation;
- Area of South Dakota you would like to visit and
Theme(s) desired.
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