National Parks & Lodges of the Old WestAccommodations

Hotel Alex Johnson

June 13

Ideally located in downtown Rapid City—steps away from entertainment, shopping and dining—this historic hotel features a casual Irish pub, fitness center, café and rooftop bar overlooking town. Built in 1927, when Rapid City was a railroad town, many presidents and celebrities have stayed at the property over the years.

Room Amenities: Individual climate control, LCD flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, phone, clock radio, coffee and tea maker, mini-fridge, microwave, iron and ironing board, and en suite bathroom with sundries and hair dryer.

Custer State Game Lodge

June 14 - June 15

Set in a beautiful mountain valley and surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest, this gracious stone and wood lodge served as the “Summer White House” for President Calvin Coolidge in 1927 and was visited by President Dwight D. Eisenhower for several days in 1953. Built in 1920, the lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside, you’ll discover a blend of the past and the present, the elegant and the outdoors. Enjoy South Dakota specialties such as buffalo, pheasant and trout in the historic lodge dining room.

Room Amenities: Individual climate control, TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, phone, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and en suite bathroom with sundries and hair dryer.

Note: Meals are served in the main lodge where a walk on an incline between the lodging and dining facilities is required. The lodge does not have any elevators.

Spearfish Canyon Lodge

June 16

Nestled alongside lofty pines and spectacular limestone cliffs, Spearfish Canyon Lodge was built and decorated in the style of the old lodges of the West with heavy log walls and a 40-foot stone fireplace. Experience the sights and sounds of nature firsthand by hiking trails that meander through the forest to a Black Hills waterfall or lead to the rim of the canyon.

Room Amenities: Individual climate control, TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, phone, mini-fridge, microwave, and en suite bathroom with sundries and hair dryer.

Note: The lodge does not have an elevator.

Holiday Inn Cody-At Buffalo Bill Village

June 17

Located near the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Old Trail Town and other local attractions, this hotel offers well-appointed rooms with all the comforts of home. During leisure time, relax and recharge at the outdoor pool, by the bar/restaurant or at the lounge. Laundry facilities are available for an additional fee.

Room Amenities: Individual climate control, TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, phone, mini-fridge, coffee and tea maker, and en suite bathroom with sundries and hair dryer.

Yellowstone National Park Lodging

June 18 - June 19

Confirmed by the National Park Service, you'll stay at one or two of the following Yellowstone properties: Old Faithful Inn, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Canyon Lodge & Cabins, Grant Village or Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Each offers comfortable lodging. NOTE: there are no rollaway beds, TVs, swimming pools, or air conditioning. Internet service is available through a third-party provider at select locations for an additional fee.

Due to the historic nature of some National Park facilities, certain properties are not equipped with elevators or ramps and may not be accessible to individuals with mobility impairments. Facilities and activities may be unsuitable for people with disabilities. 

All lodging is non-smoking. A $250 per room, per day non-compliance fee will be assessed to any client for any room found in violation of the no smoking policy.

Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside Resort and Spa

June 20

This resort offers the finest Western accommodations amidst 12 lush acres and an outdoor pool. It's adjacent to the National Elk Refuge and is in close proximity to Jackson's downtown scene.

Room Amenities: Individual climate control, TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, phone, mini-fridge, coffee and tea maker, and en suite bathroom with sundries and hair dryer.