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DAY 2: Falls - Yellowstone National Park, Today, travel a short distance to West Yellowstone, Wyoming. Explore this quaint village and the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center which offers every Yellowstone visitor the chance to uniquely experience the world of grizzly bears and gray wolves. All the animals at the Center are unable to survive in the wild and serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts; a great introduction before entering the nation’s fi rst national park -- Yellowstone. Here, visit Old Faithful, a major highlight of the park. Experience this awesome act of nature up close followed by a special dinner at the historic Old Faithful Lodge. Afterwards, travel to the park lodge located in the heart of Yellowstone for a two-night stay. B, D

DAY 3: Yellowstone Safari DAY 1: Shannon, IL - Salt Lake City, Utah - This morning, prepare to continue exploring Yellowstone and Idaho Falls, Idaho take part in a truly interesting and educational experience. Travel with professional wildlife naturalist/biologists who have Your adventure begins by fl ying to Salt Lake City, Utah. Once years of experience doing in-depth studies of Yellowstone’s in Salt Lake City, board a private motorcoach and travel north wildlife. Spend all day learning about this rich eco-system that through the Antelope Island State Park to view the Great Salt contains some of the most active geothermal activity anywhere Lake and Basin. Continue towards Idaho Falls with a scenic in the world. Visit Yellowstone Falls & Canyon, Mammoth Hot stop at Buffalo Point for a magnifi cent view of the impressive Springs, Lamar Valley plus much more! This adventure includes Wasach Mountains. Join your fellow travelers for a “welcome” wildlife viewing, photography, historical interpretations and dinner at a local restaurant before retiring to your hotel. D wilderness walks. A picnic lunch is provided during the safari. You have not experienced Yellowstone until you have taken a Yellowstone Safari! Later on, return to the lodge and enjoy the evening at your leisure. PL

DAY 4: Yellowstone - Jackson Hole Yellowstone has many natural attractions in the southern part of the park as you continue wildlife-viewing and taking panoramic photos in this region. This afternoon, depart Yellowstone and travel through more astonishing landscapes including the Grand Tetons and Jackson Hole. Just as you thought you could not see anything more spectacular, the Tetons are sure to amaze you! The soaring mountain peaks and glacial-fed lakes of the Grand Tetons parallel the Swiss Alps. Later on, arrive at the mountain community of Jackson Hole for a two-night stay. This evening, enjoy a western-style chuckwagon supper. For the cowboys on the western range, every long, hard day in the saddle was followed by an evening meal, tall tales and music around the chuckwagon. The Bar J Chuckwagon takes you back to the spirit of the old west with a relaxing atmosphere, a rib stickin’ meal and authentic cowboy entertainment. D

IDAHO DAY 5: National Park - YELLOWSTONE Float Trip Idaho Falls NAT’L PARK GRAND TETON NAT’L PARK Today, travel north into the heart of the Grand Teton National Jackson Hole Park where an exciting and educational fl oat trip on the Snake WYOMING River awaits. The smooth river runs through a pristine, natural landscape that features both a forested and open meadow Salt Lake City environment. This environment is home to an abundance of wildlife and waterfowl such as the majestic bald eagle. Witness the most prominent and impressive peaks in the . UTAH This trip is the perfect opportunity to fully experience a real river adventure and observe beautiful scenery and wildlife within the heart of nature. Following the fl oat trip, enjoy a picnic lunch in the Tetons before returning to Jackson Hole for a free evening to relax. B, PL Optional Insurance: Optional trip cancellation/medical insurance is DAY 6: Jackson Hole - Cache Valley, Utah - available and strongly recommended. Travelex Salt Lake City Group Insurance premium is due with deposit and is En route to Salt Lake City, visit the American West Heritage refundable up to fi nal payment date. The premium is Center which sits at the foot of the majestic Wellsville $185 per person for double occupancy, and $250 for Mountains in Utah’s magnifi cent Cache Valley. The Heritage single occupancy. Center is a tour highlight and promises to be one of your favorite stops along the western frontier. The American West Heritage Center is a non-profi t organization devoted to Payment Policy: celebrating and preserving the heritage of the Cache Valley A $500 per person deposit is due no later than May area and its surrounding regions. During your visit, a special 7, 2013 to secure your reservation. First come, fi rst catered lunch is included before a short journey back into Salt served. Final payment is due no later than July 24, Lake City. After some time to freshen up, join us for dinner followed by another wonderful treat -- a visit to the Mormon 2013. Please make checks payable to First State Tabernacle for a choir rehearsal. B, L, D Bank Shannon and send to First State Bank Shannon, Attn: Desi Ozburn, PO Box 85, Shannon, IL 61078. PHONE: 815-864-2111 DAY 7: Salt Lake City Sights - Shannon, Illinois Your last day in Salt Lake City starts by meeting your local Refund Policy: guide for a tour of Salt Lake City to include Olympic Cauldron 100% of the tour cost will be refunded on all Park, Temple Square, the Mormon Temple & Tabernacle, cancellations made prior to fi nal payment date. Brigham Young University and much more. Afterwards, head to Cancellations made after fi nal payment date are the Salt Lake City Airport for your return fl ight home. B subject to cancellation fees assessed by airlines, hotels, attractions and ground operators. Tour Fare: $2,599 per person based on double occupancy $3,099 per person based on double occupancy NOTE: Fares are subject to change due to unforeseen increases of airfare, taxes and/or fuel surcharges. Due to fl ight schedules, a pre-overnight hotel may be required at an additional cost.