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Quote of the Month
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Chinese proverb
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October 20-25, 2013
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Fall Dates
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Greetings!
As promised, we've included many new Guaranteed Departures in this month's newsletter from our talented TAP partners. You're sure to find something intriguing in these world-wide destinations. We'll be unveiling more in the coming months, so keep watching!
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Buffalo Roundup  September 25-30, 2013
Excitement is building for this fall's most unique Old West tradition. Join us this fall for Custer State Park's annual roundup and buffalo arts festival in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. You'll also visit Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse mountain carvings, ride the authentic 1880 Steam Train, visit historic Deadwood, Badlands National Park and much more. Send for your registration packet today! |
Cast Your Vote 
We're hard at work planning our roster of excursions for 2014 and want your opinion. Here are some itineraries we are considering. Let us know which one(s) you favor!
El Camino Real
Cherokee Nation Cultural Tour
Southwest Canyonlands
Oregon Trail
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Route 66 - The Main Street of America - Oct. 11-21, 2013
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Supplier Spotlight 
When you travel with Shebby Lee Tours, chances are you will be traveling in the comfort of an Arrow Stage Lines deluxe coach . With offices throughout the West, they are able to fulfill nearly all of our needs. But it is their drivers who make the difference. Meet John Germeyer, our driver on the Lewis & Clark Trail, Aug. 2-17. I'm looking forward to doing our third Lewis & Clark Trail together.
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Home Town Spirit
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Photo by Rapid City CVB
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My most recent contribution to ABA's online Insider newsletter combines hometown boosterism with a travel industry update. The hometown is mine: Rapid City, SD, and the update describes how the community took an ancient concept (the traditional town square) and used it to revitalize the community and stimulate tourism at the same time.
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