Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock Trail, Bayard, NE

Designated the Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Chimney Rock is one of the most famous and recognizable landmarks for pioneer travelers on the ... Read More

Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch State Historical Park

NE Hwy 61, 1.5 mi. N., 2 mi. E., Merriman, NE

The park preserves a turn-of-the-century working cattle ranch. The ranch house, outbuildings and visitor center contain displays devoted to the ext... Read More

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

965 Gray Rocks Road, Fort Laramie, WY

Fort Laramie National Historic Site in southeastern Wyoming recalls the epic days of the frontier West. From 1834 to 1890 the successive forts on t... Read More

Ash Hollow State Historical Park

4265 Highway 26, Lewellen, NE

Sweet spring water made Ash Hollow SHP near Lewellen a major stopover on the Overland Trail and prompted prehistoric Indians to use it, too. Ruts e... Read More

Historic Governors' Mansion

300 East 21st Street, Cheyenne, WY

During the early days of Wyoming’s statehood, Cheyenne’s affluent cattle barons built a series of mansions as a testament to their weal... Read More

Fort Fetterman Historic Site

752 Wyoming 93, Douglas, WY

Located north of Douglas, Wyoming on Highway 93, take Exit 140 off Interstate 25. Today Fort Fetterman is administered by the Wyoming Division of S... Read More

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd, North Platte, NE

Home of famed showman scout William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park at North Platte recaptures the lif... Read More

Ames Monument Historic Site

I-80 exit 329, Buford, WY

Monument Plaque reads:"Completed in 1882 at a cost of $65,000, this monolithic, 60- foot high granite pyramid was built by the Union Pacific Railro... Read More

Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site

975 Snowy Range Road, Laramie, WY

The Outlaw Trail ended here! No need to commit a crime to "do time" at the Territorial Prison. Built first as a Federal Prison (1872-1890), it late... Read More

Fort Fred Steele Historic Site

13 miles E of Rawlins, WY & off of Interstate 80, exit 228, Fort Steele, WY

This frontier Army post, which served as a hub for both the military and Wyoming’s lumber and livestock industries, is located just off I-80 ... Read More

Chateau De Mores State Historic Site

3426 Chateau Rd, Medora, ND

Located southwest of Medora, this site memorializes the life and activities in North Dakota of Antoine de Vallombrosa, the Marquis de Mores, who ar... Read More

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

82038 Fort Avenue, Burwell, NE

Located near Elyria, Fort Hartsuff is typical of Plains infantry outposts. It stood as a buffer between settlers and Indians in the North Loup Rive... Read More

Independence Rock State Historic Site

State Route 220, Alcova, WY

Independence Rock State Historic Site is on the south side of State Route 220 at the Independence Rock Rest Area. Independence Rock stands 6,028 f... Read More

Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site

528 Wagon Box Road, Banner, WY

Fort Phil Kearny witnessed the dramatic events of Red Cloud's War, 1866-1868. Today, the site encompasses 1000 acres, including Fort grounds, two m... Read More

Mormon Handcart Historic Site

47600 West Highway 220, Alcova, WY

Experience a handcart trek much like the one pioneers endured over 150 years ago. Visit the Mormon Handcart Visitors' Center at Martin's Cove and v... Read More

Chadron, NE

Historical Sites around Chadron, NE