Montana

BOLD Skies ... BOLD Adventures

August 16 – 28, 2009 13 days $1,942.00 dbl.

From the glacier sculpted mountains to the rolling prairies we are going
to explore the landscape that still supports America’s wildlife. This tour
is filled with scenic wonders from geysers to wild rivers, train rides,
history and friendly people to meet. One of the many highlights will be
2 nights in Glacier National Park.

Day 1: Travel to Ft Collins, CO where we will meet up with some of our
traveling friends for the next 12 days. Overnight in Ft. Collins.

Day 2: We will enjoy the wonderful scenery, unlike we see in Kansas, as we
make our way to Billings, MT.

Day 3: Go behind the scenes at Montana’s largest wind farm, at times the
highest producing wind facility in the country! Step back in time at the Judith
Gap Mercantile. Discover Great Falls on our trolley tour. Spend the
afternoon at either the CM Russell Museum (an amazing collection from one
of the west’s greatest artists) or walk in the footsteps of Lewis & Clark at the
National Historic Trail Center. Overnight in Great Falls.

Day 4: It’s on to one of our country’s most spectacular National Parks, Glacier.
All-aboard the famous Red Jammer Tour Bus to discover the park. Travel
“Going to the Sun Road” one of the outstanding scenic roadways in the world.
You will be treated with awesome views of snow-capped, sculpted peaks, crystal
clear glacier made lakes and turbulent rivers. WOW! Settle in for two nights at
the Lake MacDonald Motor Inn, inside Glacier Park.

Day 5: We will start the day with a guided float trip down the river. The scenery
is breathtaking. Put in for a picnic breakfast on the riverbank. Enjoy the park…your
way with a free afternoon and evening to explore a hiking trail, opt for a horseback
ride or do some fishing or just kick back and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Day 6: Depart the park this morning for Missoula, MT. Enjoy the scenery from
a different perspective on the Gondola at Whitefish Mountain Resort. We
will stop to see St. Ignatius Mission on the Flathead Indian Reservation. We
will also tour the Smokejumpers Base Aerial Fire Depot. U.S. Forest service
smokejumpers tell first hand stories of fire fighting and smoke jumping. We will
make a stop at a local vineyard for touring and ride the vintage handcarved
carousel in Missoula. This is one of the first fully hand carved carousels built in
the US since the Great Depression.

Day 7: We will start in Philipsburg for some sapphire mining! Next we travel
on to Anaconda and board the “Copper King Express” for a delightful ride
into Butte. Step back in time at Hell Roarin Gulch, a recreated 1890’s Montana
mining town where we will enjoy the dinner theater. Overnight in Butte.

Day 8: This morning it is on to Helena to get to know the capital city on the
Last Chance Train tour. We will visit a Victorian Gothic masterpiece at the
Cathedral of St. Helena. This afternoon we will board the boat at the Gates of
the Mountains for a narrated cruise. Stunning 1200 foot limestone walls form
the canyon. Return to Butte for our overnight.

Day 9:Today we will enjoy a guided tour of Virginia City, once a rip roarin lawless
mining camp and the territorial capital. We will board the narrow-gauge Alder Gulch
Short Line Train to Nevada City and an outdoor living history museum recreated
with original buildings from Montana’s past. Overnight in West Yellowstone.

Day 10: This morning, “nature…in Yellowstone”. A park guide will join us for
a fascinating look at the flora & fauna, & tell stories about the park & its visitors!
Keep your camera ready as wildlife roam and the geothermal activity is spectacular.
We will travel through the park & out the east side. Overnight will be in Cody, WY.

Day 11: The Buffalo Bill Historical Center is on the itinerary today. It
contains 5 museums and is one of the best in the U.S. One museum examines
both the personal & public lives of W.F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, and one on firearms,
Western Art, Plains Indians & Natural History.

Day 12: Today we set our sights on our return trip home with our overnight
being in Ft. Collins.

Day 13: One last look at the mountains as we head back to Yoder.