• Delta-09 Missile Silo - *October through May, closed on Sundays and Mondays.

From 1963 until the early 1990s, the Delta-09 missile silo housed a fully operational Minuteman Missile carrying a 1.2 megaton nuclear warhead. It was one of 150 silos spread across western South Dakota, part of a total of 1,000 Minuteman missiles deployed from the 1960s into the early 1990s. Visitors can now tour the site daily.

The launch facility features a silo 12 feet in diameter and 80 feet deep, built of reinforced concrete with a steel-plate liner. The silo door has been welded and fitted with a glass roof, with an unarmed missile placed inside. For safety reasons, tours are not conducted underground. In addition to the missile and silo, visitors will see support structures such as antennas and motion sensors.

• Minuteman Missile National Historic Site - *October through May, closed on Sundays and Mondays.

A short stop at the location of a 1950s–60s nuclear missile site. The small museum offers exhibits from the ‘Duck and Cover’ era.

During the Cold War, a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles was placed in the Great Plains. Hidden in plain sight, 1,000 missiles remained on constant alert for thirty years; hundreds remain today. The Minuteman Missile remains an iconic weapon in the American nuclear arsenal. It holds the power to destroy civilization, but serves as a nuclear deterrent intended to maintain peace and prevent war.

*No tours on Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays (Closed)

• Badlands National Park - The Badlands Loop Road (SD 240) is a spectacular way to see the North Unit of Badlands National Park. This two-lane paved road is wide and safe, and wildlife can be viewed along the Loop Road. The drive is made carefully, stopping to use overlooks and pull-outs. There are over a dozen spectacular overlooks and trailheads, and stops are made at the best ones to explore and take photos.

• Door Trail - A wheelchair-accessible ¼ mile boardwalk leads through a break in the Badlands Wall known as “the Door” to a panoramic view of the Badlands. There is an option to explore the trail. The maintained trail ends and continues onto Badlands bedrock, with yellow posts marking the primitive portion of the trail.

• Ben Reifel Visitor Center - The Ben Reifel Visitor Center is the main facility in the North Unit of the park. Visitors can stop by to talk with rangers, explore museum exhibits, check out the Fossil Preparation Lab, or visit the Badlands Natural History Association bookstore.

• Fossil Exhibit Trail - The Fossil Exhibit Trail is a fully accessible boardwalk featuring fossil replicas and exhibits of extinct creatures that once lived in the area. The exhibits are tactile, so visitors are welcome to touch them.

• Pinnacles Overlook - This view displays the expanse of the Sage Creek Wilderness area. On clear days, the Black Hills are visible on the horizon. Bison might be visible in the distance, in the valley below, or on the upper prairie to the northwest. This overlook is also a popular gathering spot for Bighorn sheep. It is also a lambing area for Bighorn sheep from late April to early May, so it is not unusual to see lambs traversing the rocky slopes of the Badlands.

• Wall Drug - One of the world’s most well-known tourist attractions, it is hard to believe Wall Drug Store got its start with something many would not even turn their heads at today … the promise of free ice water. But in fact, the Husteads turned free ice water into a million-dollar idea with a little determination, quick thinking, and a lot of signs.

Signs with catchy jingles like “Get a soda . . . Get a root beer . . . turn next corner . . . Just as near . . . To Highway 16 & 14. . . Free Ice Water. . . Wall Drug” drew weary travelers into the small-town drug store to enjoy a refreshing break. Today, more than 2 million visitors a year stop at the popular roadside attraction for a meal or activity, 5 cent coffee, and ice water – which is still free.

• The Black Hills - As the drive to the Badlands and back is made, there will be distant views of the famous Black Hills to the west and the Prairie Grasslands to the east. And as the Park is approached, the barren desert tables of the Park can be discerned.

Many stops are made for rest and bathroom breaks.

• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water
• National Park fees
• Lunch
• Alcoholic beverages
• Snacks

• Gratuities

Discover South Dakota’s rugged landscape in refined comfort on this 7+ hour guided tour departing from Rapid City.

Guests travel in a sleek Lincoln MKT 6-door limousine (accommodating up to 7 guests) or a spacious Ford Turtle Top Executive Bus (accommodating up to 14 guests).

What’s Included:

• All Fees Covered: National Park entry and site fees are fully paid.

• Premium Refreshments: Complimentary bottled water, individual charcuterie, plus beer or wine available upon request.

• Your Choice of Lunch: Opt for a gourmet picnic amid spectacular scenery, or dine at a charming local cowboy restaurant featuring authentic Western favorites such as a juicy local bison burger or a crispy country fried steak.

Tour Highlights:

• Badlands North Park: Cruise the scenic 30-mile loop to admire dramatic spires and wild bison.
• Wall Drug Store: Time to explore America’s most famous roadside attraction.
• Cold War Upgrade: Visit the Minuteman Missile Historic Site and view the Delta-09 Missile Silo. (Closed Sundays and Mondays from October to April.)
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.