How I Pictured The WestCasper Wyoming was exactly how I pictured the west. I saw a lot of men in cowboy hats, driving pick up trucks with guns in the gun rack. Casper was not a tourist trap like a lot of the towns I visited so far. This was an actually genuine western town and I love it! The natural scenery surrounding the town of Casper was incredible. At least it was for me. It was very different than the geography of Minnesota. I was planning on spending a few days to explore Casper once I was here. The people of Casper were very friendly and helpful. They gave me plenty of advice to good places to see while I was here. I wanted to see some of the local treasures as well as the natural attractions of the area. I was told that the Tate Geological Museum and the Fort Casper Museum were must see places. Fort Casper MusemThe For Casper Museum was really cool to see. It was a mid 19th century military outpost that was recreated in 1936. The recreated fort was built of drawings and sketches of the original fort. The original fort was dismantled and moved with the troops when the orders were given to relocate closer to the newly built railroads. With only a $4 admission it was well worth the visit Tate Geological MuseumThe coolest thing is this museum is part of the Casper college. The museum is a great exhibit of fossils and geological information about Casper and the surrounding areas. The admission is free but they do have a donation box. I made a donation and suggest you do as well. It really was a nice exhibit. Hell's Half AcreAbout a half an hour west of Casper I stopped at Hell's Half Acre. There isn't much to see or do here as far as any tourist trap type attractions, which I love. It is an interesting scenic view and well worth the stop. If you have kids i would suggest that you keep them back from the edge. I wouldn't want them to fall in. Now I am off to Salt Lake City.
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AuthorHi, I am Michelle Mires, I recently graduated college and decided to take a year to travel before I head into the working world. ArchivesCategories |