• Delta-09 Missile Silo - From 1963 to the early 1990s, the Delta-09 missile silo housed a fully operational Minuteman Missile equipped with a 1.2 megaton nuclear warhead. This silo was one of 150 located throughout western South Dakota. In total, 1,000 Minuteman missiles were deployed from the 1960s to the early 1990s. Visitors can now tour the site daily.

The launch facility features a silo that is 12 feet in diameter and 80 feet deep, constructed from reinforced concrete with a steel-plate liner. The silo door has been welded shut and fitted with a glass roof, with an unarmed missile placed inside. For safety, tours are not conducted underground. Visitors can also see support structures like antennas and motion sensors.

• Minuteman Missile National Historic Site - A brief stop at a 1950s-60s Nuclear Missile Site. A small museum offers exhibits from the ‘Duck and Cover’ era.

During the Cold War, a large number of nuclear missiles were stationed in the Great Plains. Hidden in plain sight, 1,000 missiles were kept on constant alert for thirty years; hundreds remain today. The Minuteman Missile is an iconic weapon in the American nuclear arsenal, designed as a nuclear deterrent to maintain peace and prevent war.

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

• Badlands National Park - Badlands Loop Road (SD 240) offers a stunning way to explore the North Unit of Badlands National Park. This two-lane paved road is wide and safe, providing opportunities to view wildlife along the Loop Road. Drive carefully, stopping to use overlooks and pull-outs. There are over a dozen breathtaking overlooks and trailheads, with stops at the best ones for exploration and photography.
• 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 further. 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 inhabited the area. The exhibits are tactile, so visitors are encouraged to touch.
• Pinnacles Overlook - This viewpoint showcases the vastness of the Sage Creek Wilderness area. On clear days, the Black Hills can be seen on the horizon. Bison may be visible in the distance, in the valley below or the upper prairie to the northwest. This overlook is also a popular gathering spot for Bighorn sheep. It is a lambing area for Bighorn sheep from late April to early May, so it’s common to see lambs navigating the rocky slopes of the Badlands.
• Wall Drug - One of the world’s most famous tourist attractions, it’s surprising that Wall Drug Store began with something as simple as the promise of free ice water. The Husteads turned free ice water into a million-dollar idea with determination, quick thinking, and numerous 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” attracted weary travelers to the small-town drug store for a refreshing break. Today, over 2 million visitors annually stop at this popular roadside attraction for a meal or activity, 5 cent coffee, and ice water – which remains free.

• The Black Hills - While traveling to the Badlands and back, there are distant views of the renowned Black Hills to the west and the Prairie Grasslands to the east. As the Park is approached, the barren desert tables of the Park become visible.

There are many stops 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.