Collin "TC" Thorstenson was raised in South Dakota's Standing Rock Souix Indian Reservation, just south of Ft. Yates, North Dakota. Fascinated with animals and surrounded with everything from sheep to cattle, and horses to buffalo, it wasn't long before TC began to develop his early animal training techniques. His goal was to successfully train bison, considered the "un-trainable" animal. Initially his attempts to train these stubborn animals was an exercise in futility. His failure was characterized by the fact that he tried to train the calves the same way young horses were commonly trained. It didn't take TC long to realized this approach was not working.

It was in 1978, poachers attacked his small herd, leaving a three day old bull buffalo calf orphaned. Thorstenson bottle fed the calf to keep it alive. The unforeseen result was that the calf became imprinted on TC and soon the calf followed him around as if he, himself, was the calf's mother.

Today, with movies, commercials, sporting events, special events, rodeos, and a multitude of other appearances and performances to their credit, TC and Harvey Wallbanger continue to showcase the great American Bison. What began as an adventure for a small boy in South Dakota, has turned into a life long adventure for a man and his dream. A dream that started with trying to train an "un-trainable" animal became a life's goal to showcase to the world just how magnificent this icon of American history, the bison, remains. TC once said, "Bison have made me successful, now it's my turn to make the Bison famous". After several decades of hard work this statement has proven correct. Please join Buffalo Express, as the adventure continues.

World Champion Gunslinger Joey Dillon has been performing professionally nationwide for years with his unique display of cowboy six-gun handling. He has been named "Best trick and Fancy Gun Handler" by True West Magazine. He has won the Gunspinning World Championship in Deadwood South Dakota numerous times, the Wild West Arts Club Championship in Las Vegas, and has shown no signs of slowing down. Only in his twenties, Joey has already been called one of the best trick gun handlers that have ever been seen, and this coming from people who have been in the western film industry since the early days, like Herb Jeffries. Joey has displayed his talents for Kevin Costner, Randy Travis, as the gun expert for the History Channel's Wild West Tech series many times, the Biography Channel, the Discovery Channel, as well as a few films. Joey's half hour gunslinger show will display all of the Hollywood moves you may remember from classic westerns, many new creative moves never before seen, historical facts, Joey's own style of dry humor, and most importantly gun safety. God has truly blessed this young man with a talent to handle a gun, and Joey Dillon has perfected this gift to a point you must see to believe!

On Tuesday evening, Miss Tabitha will teach a fun, easy class on Country Dancing to get you ready to boot-scoot your way across the dance floor on Friday and Saturday night. Come learn the two-step and Cowboy swing, no previous experience necessary!

Friday & Saturday afternoon, enjoy a unique presentation as Miss Tabitha demonstrates for you how a Victorian lady would have dressed from the “inside out”. Beginning with chemise and bloomers, she adds corset, petticoat, bustle, and on and on until at last she is attired in her final outfit -- “properly and decently” dressed to appear in public, not forgetting her headpiece and correct accessories. As each piece is added, she shares entertaining and historical anecdotes about the clothing of the Victorian era. This is a delightfully educational program you won’t want to miss!

On Friday & Saturday night, River Crossing is pleased to present for the first time at End of Trail a Silver Screen Saloon Show – featuring the fabulous Peaches O’Day as Mae West, along with her Dancehall Darlings Can-Can Dancers and guest performances by Miss Tabby. Step back in time and enjoy the atmosphere of a smoky Old West saloon where pretty ladies in beautiful costumes bring you a lively, sexy, fun show in the flavor of Hollywood’s Silver Screen!

The part of Peaches O’Day will be played by Lonna Miller, a professional singer-entertainer. She has recorded many albums as well as numerous local, regional and national commercials. For two consecutive years she placed first in the professional songwriting and vocalist competition of Nashville’s Music City Song Festival, an international competition covering 50 states and 22 countries. Her recordings have covered contemporary gospel, classic rock, and pop top/40.