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State Park Scenic Tour

Tour Times (Friday): Departures at 9:30 AM • 10:10 AM • 10:50 AM • 11:30 AM

Maximum Jeep Participants: 125 Jeeps

Cost: $30 per Jeep

Duration: Approximately 2.5–3 hours

Take a slower turn through the birthplace of the Jeep with the State Park Scenic Tour — a guided, on-road experience that blends history, nature, and local stories into one relaxing drive.

Perfect for stock and beginner Jeepers (and anyone looking for a break from the dirt), this tour showcases some of the region’s most interesting and scenic locations. You’ll travel as a group to three unique stops in nearby state parks, each offering a deeper look at the land, the history, and the people who helped shape it.

This year in honor of America 250 our tour will make 3 stops for presentations about this area's contribution to our great countries history.

  • We will visit The Old Stone House, an 1822 Inn that was originally built by John Brown as a stage coach stop and tavern and later served as a  post office and  muster point in the Civil War.  This Inn has been preserved to show rural life during the early more difficult days of America.

  • We will have a presentation by Rodney Gasch, board member of "Washington's Trail 1753". He will talk about George Washintons travels through this area starting with his first diplomatic mission at age 21 when he almost got himself killed twice and helped to spawn 2 wars.

  • Our last stop will be at a working oil field with an operating 125 year old Bessemer engine which is is maintained and run by local volunteers, this stop highlights one of the greatest American discoveries, oil!

At each stop, a knowledgeable speaker will share insights and stories that bring the sites to life.

WHO THIS TOUR IS FOR

This is a fully on-road tour and a great fit for:

  • Beginner and stock Jeepers

  • Families and history lovers

  • Anyone looking to explore the area at a relaxed pace

It’s a perfect way to experience the scenery and stories surrounding Bantam while celebrating 15 years of the Bantam Jeep Festival and the rich heritage of this region.