Collage of photos of 25th Infantry ride through Yellowstone

Buffalo Soldier Trip through the Wonderland

Yellowstone National Park

  • 1 - 3 days
  • 10 tour stops

In August of 1896, Lieutenant James A. Moss led nine African American soldiers from the 25th Infantry on a bicycle tour from Fort Missoula, Montana, into Yellowstone National Park and back. The goal was to determine if bicycles could replace horses for travel and warfare. This self-paced tour has stops all along the Grand Loop Rd, and even some outside of the park if a road trip through Montana is included in your itinerary. Step into the Wonderland through the eyes of the 25th Infantry!

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