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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Cross Orchards Historic Site offer you opportunity to step back in time. Stroll around the beautiful grounds and check out the historic ...
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South Pass City has a variety of interesting and educational activities for visitors throughout the summer. When the presence of volunteer staff pe...
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Designated the Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Chimney Rock is one of the most famous and recognizable landmarks for pioneer travelers on the ...
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This adobe-covered stone structure was one of dozens of Overland Trail stage stations built in the 1850s. The original station, Ham's Fork, was a d...
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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...
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Over a Century of History
Trail End was the home of John B. Kendrick (1857-1933), former Wyoming Governor and United States Senator. Born in Texas...
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Fort Bridger State Historic Site can be reached by taking Interstate 80, Exit 34 then going approximately 3 miles to the town of Ft.Bridger. The si...
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Fort Bridger State Historic Site maintains and interprets historic structures and remnants from its 5 eras of occupation which include the Mountain...
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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...
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This site, on the cliffs rising above the Green River, is one of three locations along the Oregon Trail where emigrants registered their presence. ...
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The nature enthusiast will appreciate the abundance of wildlife, birds, butterflies, and wildflowers among the lakes, creeks, forests, and meadows....
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The site consists of 20 camping and picnic sites nestled in an oxbow of the Tongue River in the shade of large cottonwoods. There are two restrooms...
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