Category: Wyoming
Enticing People to Take a Ride
The railroad was looking for ways to entice people to ride the rails for one day excursions to see unique events. But what was there…
Little America
This place isn’t really a town, yet it has its own zip code. Sometimes it’s a bit of a game to see exactly how much…
A Frigid Night on the Plains
One young sheepherder never forgot a frigid night he spent on the plains of Wyoming. The miserable weather had him dreaming of a warm place…
The First Female Officer Holder
In 1869 Wyoming territory gave women the right to vote and to hold public office. Just a few months after the legislation passed, the state…
South Pass City
The Oregon Trail crossed the Continental Divide at South Pass in Wyoming. Just west of that pass you’ll find a handful of buildings that are…
A Better Place to Find Gold
There had been rumors of gold in this area for years, but there always seemed to be a better place to find more of it. …
Mountain Men of the West
If I were to ask you to name some famous Mountain Men of the 1800s, there are usually some common names that most people share. …
The Mountain Man Rendezvous
It was called the Mountain Man Rendezvous and it was held for sixteen years, mostly in the present state of Wyoming. The gathering of trappers,…
Untapped Sources of Beavers
In the early 1800s, the demand for beaver pelts for top hats was strong, but the world supply was short. That had trappers looking for…
The Other House for the President
The President, of course, lives in the White House. But over the decades, when a president or president-elect has needed another place to stay the…