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Grand Western Tour Tour of a Lifetime Since 1964 for 9th and 10th Grade Teens: 10,000 miles + 33 Days + 20 Cities + 15 S
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We are now accepting applications for the 2023 Grand Western Tour. Students on the tour are typically rising 10th or 11th graders (14-16 years old). The tour can accommodate 52 students per bus, with a total capacity of 104 total students per summer.

Just 2 of the 8 National Parks we visit on this epic roadtrip- Mesa Verde and Arches!
23/06/2024

Just 2 of the 8 National Parks we visit on this epic roadtrip- Mesa Verde and Arches!

Summer’s here and IYKYK. We’re “On the Road Again!”
21/06/2024

Summer’s here and IYKYK. We’re “On the Road Again!”

Take a look; you might be featured in one of our videos! 😀 And, of course, follow and share!
13/06/2024

Take a look; you might be featured in one of our videos! 😀 And, of course, follow and share!

If you’re a high school guy 14-16 looking for a summer adventure, jump aboard our deluxe motor coach for an unforgettabl...
10/06/2024

If you’re a high school guy 14-16 looking for a summer adventure, jump aboard our deluxe motor coach for an unforgettable 10,000-mile journey across America! The bus departs June 16 and returns July 18. Apply now for the roadtrip of a lifetime at https://www.grandwesterntour.com/

Create memories and friendships that last a lifetime! Join other high school students on an unforgettable summer travel program across the United States.

Teens 14-16! If a 10,000-mile adventure tour across America with 50 friends sounds like fun to you, enroll now for our s...
22/05/2024

Teens 14-16! If a 10,000-mile adventure tour across America with 50 friends sounds like fun to you, enroll now for our summer 2025 tour. Our session 2 bus is filling up fast. Don't miss out!
https://www.grandwesterntour.com/

No Sunday Scaries here cause we’ve got great news to share! We have 1 seat open for a male student this summer. We leave...
19/05/2024

No Sunday Scaries here cause we’ve got great news to share! We have 1 seat open for a male student this summer. We leave June 16th. Hop on the bus!!

We have 1 male spot open for this summer ‘24! Get on the bus!
06/05/2024

We have 1 male spot open for this summer ‘24! Get on the bus!

1964-2024!! 60 YEARS of the Grand Western Tour! That’s 3000+ alums! Are you on the bus this summer? How about in ‘25?Tag...
22/04/2024

1964-2024!! 60 YEARS of the Grand Western Tour! That’s 3000+ alums! Are you on the bus this summer? How about in ‘25?
Tag someone (or more) who went on the GWT, is signed up to go on the GWT, or who should go on the GWT!

Hey you! It’s an epic road trip! Don’t miss the bus. Only 12 seats left for 2025!
27/02/2024

Hey you! It’s an epic road trip! Don’t miss the bus. Only 12 seats left for 2025!

Seats are going fast! We have 1 spot open for this summer ‘24 and only 19 seats left for ‘25. Now’s the time for the tou...
07/02/2024

Seats are going fast! We have 1 spot open for this summer ‘24 and only 19 seats left for ‘25. Now’s the time for the tour of a lifetime!

C’mon! Dont wait! The bus for ‘25 is half full. Are you in the 8th grade? Sign up now to save your seat on the tour of a...
10/01/2024

C’mon! Dont wait! The bus for ‘25 is half full. Are you in the 8th grade? Sign up now to save your seat on the tour of a lifetime!

While all the national landmarks & adventures are awesome, the best part of the Tour is the friendships you make along t...
04/12/2023

While all the national landmarks & adventures are awesome, the best part of the Tour is the friendships you make along the way. Tag that bestie that you’re missing right now 🥰

This holiday, we are so thankful for our Grand Western Tour family, the countless adventures we’ve had over the decades,...
23/11/2023

This holiday, we are so thankful for our Grand Western Tour family, the countless adventures we’ve had over the decades, and for all the ones to come. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! 🦃
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Recent time change got you down? Us too. Check out these sunnier times from past tours to feel insta-better and get some...
08/11/2023

Recent time change got you down? Us too. Check out these sunnier times from past tours to feel insta-better and get some Vitamin D! ☀️☀️☀️

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WOW, we’ve had an awesome response to opening enrollment for 2025 this week! If you have a current 8th grader, it’s time...
05/10/2023

WOW, we’ve had an awesome response to opening enrollment for 2025 this week! If you have a current 8th grader, it’s time to lock in your spot, NOW. Don’t miss out on the fun, and save a seat now for ’25 before they’re all gone, because they’re going fast! 🚌💨

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📢 With only 2 male spots left on the 2024 bus, now’s the time to start planning ahead for 2025! Enrollment begins on Oct...
30/09/2023

📢 With only 2 male spots left on the 2024 bus, now’s the time to start planning ahead for 2025!
Enrollment begins on Oct.1, so be the first to reserve your spot on the adventure of a lifetime! 🚌 🏔️
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Want a summer job that’s full of fun and lots of adventure? Hop aboard the GWT as one of our counselors for summer 2024!...
21/09/2023

Want a summer job that’s full of fun and lots of adventure? Hop aboard the GWT as one of our counselors for summer 2024!

We’re hiring now for next summer, and would love to have you join us on the road trip of a lifetime. Learn more about how to apply via our website, and help us spread the word to folks you think may be interested! 🚌 🏔️
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It’s so hard to believe we’ve already been home from the 2023 for almost 2 months! Still feels like yesterday, for sure....
15/09/2023

It’s so hard to believe we’ve already been home from the 2023 for almost 2 months! Still feels like yesterday, for sure. What a trip! 🏔️

It may feel early to think about summer 2024, but we are currently WAITLIST-ONLY for female spots and only have TWO MALE SEATS LEFT on the bus. Don’t miss out of the road trip of a lifetime and grab your seat before it’s gone! 🚌 💨

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We have discovered , and we are in love. 🦫 ❤️__________
20/07/2023

We have discovered , and we are in love. 🦫 ❤️
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We can’t decide which of these we like better, so we’re posting all of them 💙_____________
19/07/2023

We can’t decide which of these we like better, so we’re posting all of them 💙
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We tried our hand at sledding down the dunes in White Sands National Park, and while we were only semi-successful at tha...
17/07/2023

We tried our hand at sledding down the dunes in White Sands National Park, and while we were only semi-successful at that, we were successful at having fun trying!
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We love having so many students from  join us every summer on the Tour, including our own Mary Hale who graduated high s...
16/07/2023

We love having so many students from join us every summer on the Tour, including our own Mary Hale who graduated high school Class of ‘84 and college in ‘86!
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Total blast on the Pink Jeep Tour! No better way to explore the pink landscape of Sedona. _________
15/07/2023

Total blast on the Pink Jeep Tour! No better way to explore the pink landscape of Sedona.
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15/07/2023

Today we left the hotel in Las Vegas at 7am and started making our way to Sedona, AZ. After a few hours in the bus, we stopped at a gas station to pick up some snacks and stretch our legs. Then we continued our way to the Grand Canyon National Park. While there, we ate […]

Everyone should make it to the   at least once in their lifetime. The feeling you get when you experience that view for ...
14/07/2023

Everyone should make it to the at least once in their lifetime. The feeling you get when you experience that view for the first time isn’t one that you’ll forget.
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Beautiful day in   topped off by a magical sunset. Gotta love  !________
12/07/2023

Beautiful day in topped off by a magical sunset. Gotta love !
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Lovely day in La La Land 🎥 _______
11/07/2023

Lovely day in La La Land 🎥
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Whoops, looks like we may be a few guys short for the rest of the trip.  _________
07/07/2023

Whoops, looks like we may be a few guys short for the rest of the trip.
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Wishing everyone a fun & happy 4th from the road! We’ll be doing our celebrations in Gold Beach, OR! 🇺🇸🧨💥___________    ...
04/07/2023

Wishing everyone a fun & happy 4th from the road! We’ll be doing our celebrations in Gold Beach, OR! 🇺🇸🧨💥
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Having a blast exploring  . The  museum yesterday was a blast, Pike Place Market today, now off to the Space Needle then...
03/07/2023

Having a blast exploring . The museum yesterday was a blast, Pike Place Market today, now off to the Space Needle then Ivar’s for dinner! 🐠
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Amazing Sights. Lasting Memories. Lifelong Friendships.

For more than 50 years, the Grand Western Tour has been leading 9th and 10th grade students on a memorable five-week adventure across the country. The 10,000-mile bus trip takes students on a historical, picturesque tour of the United States, where they create memories and friendships that last a lifetime.