Explore Cody and the infamous battlefield of Little Bighorn with survival expert and television presenter, Ray Mears. Well versed in the history of the Wild West, Ray is ideally placed to lead you through this fascinating landscape and reveal the secret stories and skills required to survive in one of the harshest landscapes and periods of US history.  You will have the opportunity to explore the magnificent Colorado River by boat. One of the mightiest rivers in the US, glide along the winding waterway, carved through the rugged landscape over millennia, and marvel at the towering sandstone cliffs, framed by endless skies.  Explore the rugged beauty of Yellowstone National Park with an expert naturalist. The world’s first national park, it is home to steaming hot springs, thundering geysers, verdant forests and bubbling mud paint pots in a kaleidoscope of pinks, greys and greens. You will also learn more about the park’s wide variety of flora and fauna, including gray wolves, elk, bison, black and grizzly bears, and have the opportunity to witness the ferocious power of Old Faithful.  Discover the traditional tales, costumes and dance of the Lakota Sioux, one of the native tribes of the Great Plains. In the heart of the Black Hills, you will meet Stephen Yellowhawk, who will reveal the history and customs of his people through the ancient stories and songs he shares.  Experience the otherworldly beauty of this unique part of America first-hand - from the towering limestone hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park and Mesa Verde’s ancient sandstone houses, to the 2,000 natural arches and glowing ombre monoliths of Arches National Park.
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