Things to do in the Hwy 20-26 travel corridor of central Wyoming

	The central corridor covers two distinct regions - the North Platte Valley in the east and the Wind River Mountains in the west.
	North Platte Valley Adventures
	North Platte valley	The North Platte Valley is packed with history. It was the route west for the Mormon, California, and Oregon Trails; the Overland Stage Route; and the Pony Express. It was also the jumping off place for the Bridger and Bozeman Trails and was crossed by the Cheyenne-Deadwood Stage Route. The Valley is home to three forts which played prominent roles in the Indian Wars of the 1860's. Be sure to leave plenty of time to explore the rich variety of sites in the area.

	Alcova	Alcova Reservoir
		Cottonwood Creek Dinosaur Trail covers 240 million years of geological history and includes fossilized dinosaur bones.
		Devil's Gate - this landmark on the Oregon Trail is located 28 miles west on WY Hwy 220.
		Independence Rock - many Oregon Trail travelers celebrated the Fourth of July here and carved their names in the granite. The best remaining names are on the top of the rock. Site is located 23 miles west on WY Hwy 220.
		Mormon Handcart Visitor Center tells the story of the hardy Mormon pioneers who traveled west pushing handcarts. Site is located 30 miles west on WY Hwy 220. Handcart Company Disaster
		Pathfinder Reservoir - 10 miles southwest
		Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge - 15 miles west on WY Hwy 220
	Casper city information	Casper Planetarium
		Edness K. Wilkins State Park
		Fort Caspar, a rebuilt historical site and museum located on the banks of the North Platte River.
		Hogadon ski area - 10 miles south on WY Hwy 251 Muddy Mountain
		National Historic Trails Interpretive Center illuminates history of the trails passing through the Platte River valley.
		Nicolaysen Art Museum houses works of local, regional, national, and international artists. Youth of all ages will enjoy exploring creativity at The Discovery Center.
		Snowmobile trails on Casper Mountain
		South Big Horn/Red Wall Scenic Backway loops into the southern Bighorn foothills off US Hwy 20-26 15 miles west of Casper and exits back to US Hwy 20-26 at Waltman. Red Wall Country
		Tate Geological Museum has an extensive collection of Wyoming jade, rocks and minerals, and dinosaur bones from area excavations plus numerous hands-on tables.
		Werner Wildlife Museum has over 285 birds and over 100 wildlife mounts from Wyoming, Alaska, Canada, and Africa.
	Chugwater city information	Chugwater Museum features ranch and farm homestead furnishings, horse-drawn farm equipment, and a sheep wagon. Bluffs near Chugwater
	Douglas city information Miller Hills north of Douglas	Fort Fetterman - two restored buildings, interpretive displays, and museum
		Railroad Interpretive Center
		Wyoming Pioneer Museum displays the objects and history related to the era of the pioneer including vintage clothing, wagons, furniture, quilts, and Native American objects.
		Wyoming State Fair (August)
	Evansville city information	Reshaw (Richard) Bridge exhibit features pottery, knives, buttons and other artifacts from this historic Oregon Trail site.
	Fort Laramie city information	Fort Laramie National Historic Site, 21 original and reconstructed buildings with military and Native American artifacts and displays.
	Fort Laramie city information	Old Iron Army Bridge
	Glendo city information	Glendo Historical Museum features a collection of rocks and pioneer artifacts from the local area.
	Glendo city information	Glendo State Park
	Glenrock city information	Ayres Natural Bridge - a scenic picnic area with a natural rock bridge over La Prele Creek. Seven miles east of Glenrock off I-25.
		Deer Creek Station
		Glenrock Paleontological Museum featuring Lady Stephanie (triceratops skull), Churchy le Toro (torosaur jaw & frill), and several Oligocene mammals.
	Guernsey city information	Guernsey State Park
		Oregon Trail Ruts National Landmark
		Register Cliffs
		Spanish Diggings, a pre-historic stone quarry north of Guernsey off WY Hwy 270. Tours can be arranged by calling 307.837.3052
	Hells Half Acre	A 320-acre site surrounded by sage covered hills which offset the multi-hued badland of the site itself. "Starship Trooper" was filmed here in 1996.
	La Grange	Texas Trail marker - The first Texas cattle came through the LaGrange area in 1886. The longhorns watered at Hawk Springs which were buried when the reservoir was built.
		Bear Mountain Butte west of LaGrange
		Hawk Springs Reservoir just north of La Grange, has great boating, fishing, and waterskiing.
	Lingle city information	Western History Center topics include the Cheyenne-Deadwood Stage Route, the Texas Trail, Spanish Diggings, and paleontology. Located five miles west of Lingle.
	Lusk city information	Cheyenne-Deadwood Stage Route marker
		Fort Hat Creek Stage Station - marker and building
		Legend of Rawhide wild-west pageant tells how Rawhide Buttes got their name.
		Redwood water tank
		Stagecoach Museum features antique transportation including a rare 1860's Abbott & Downing stagecoach and other items of local history.
		Texas Trail marker
	Mule Creek Jct	Robber's Roost Stage Station
	Torrington city information	Homesteaders Museum features exhibits with natural, outdoors, western and Native American themes.
	Wheatland city information	Laramie Peak Museum displays artifacts from the Laramie Peak region.

	Adventures in the Wind River Mountains
	You may fall in love with our breathtakingly beautiful mountains as they first rise out of the plains. For many, our mountains themselves are more than enough to make a vacation successful. For those who can pull their eyes away, the Wind River Mountain region also offers history in the form of ghost towns and mountain man rendezvous, mountain wildlife, and world class outdoor sports opportunities. Badlands near Dubois
	Snowmobile trails in the Wind River Mountains

	Atlantic City	This gold rush "ghost town" still retains the flavor of the old west. Be sure and stop at the Atlantic City Mercantile.
	Dubois city information	Dubois snowmobile trail map
		National Big Horn Sheep Interpretive Center gives information on big horn sheep, especially the Whiskey Mountain herd.
		Wind River Historical Center interprets the natural and social history of the Upper Wind River Valley.
		Wind River Mountain Man Rendezvous (June)
		Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway (US Hwy 26-287 to Moran Junction) crosses 9,658' Togwotee Pass Pinnacle Buttes
	Fort Washakie Wind River Indian Reservation information	Fort Washakie - marker and several original buildings
	Fort Washakie Wind River Indian Reservation information	Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center features exhibits of tribal crafts and art, treaty maps, and historical photographs. Wind River Valley
	Lander city information	Fremont County Pioneer Museum interprets Lander and Fremont County history from 1885 to 1945.
		Lander snowmobile trail map
		Popo Agie Rendezvous (June)
		Sinks Canyon State Park - 10 miles southwest of Lander on WY Hwy 131
		Wyoming State Winter Fair (February)
	Riverton city information	1838 mountain man r endezvous site
		Castle Gardens where a large collection of pictographs can be found on sandstone cliffs dotted with juniper and pine. Site is 30 miles east on WY Hwy 136. Castle Gardens
		Rendezvous Celebration (July)
		Riverton Museum features household tools, clothing, farm equipment and Indian artifacts from Riverton and the surrounding area.
		Wild West Winter Carnival (February)
	Shoshoni city information	Boysen State Park and Reservoir
	South Pass City	South Pass City State Historic Site, 25 historic buildings with 15,000 artifacts and living history activities.

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