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Wyoming
is a land of independent and self- sufficient people; to survive, here,
you just about have to be. The folks, here, also tend to "... be of
few words." Perhaps so but if you want information - and have time
for a few stories - just head for one of our favorite stops: the
visitors' center. You just won't find people any friendlier - sincerely
so - than the folks here in Wyoming.
Sheridan
A portal to
Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains and gateway to Yosemite National Park,
Sheridan is primarily outdoors-oriented. The nearby Big Horn National
Forest offers fishing, hiking, biking and camping (and rock climbing)
when there is no snow on the ground and snowmobiling, downhill or cross
country skiing when there is. Hunting and fishing are also very popular
attracting people from all over the world.
There is a lot of history here, too, especially from the 19th
Century frontier days. Little Big Horn National Monument, the Rosebud
Battle site and many other historic sites are just a short drive from
Sheridan.
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Buffalo
Jim Gatchell Museum
- Dedicated to preserving the history of this area around the famous Bozeman Trail,
the Jim Gatchell Museum has on display the American West of the 19th
Century. Over 15,000 artifacts are on display including old firearms ("...that tamed the West") and other pioneer and Native American items. Photographs tell many stories of frontier times, the hardships and final triumph.
Open 9a to 7p daily. Admission: $4 adults; $2 kids 6 to 16.
For more information phone 1-307-684-9331 or visit their web
site: JimGatchell.
From I-90, take exit 299 to Buffalo. At the first traffic light
turn left onto Main. Drive to Fort Street (US-16) and turn right. You'll
see the museum on your left.
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Gillette
Visitors' Center
- Gillette's Visitors' Center is at 1810 S. Douglass Hwy. This is on the
south side of I-90 exit 126 (just a few feet from the exit).
For more information, telephone, toll free, 1-800-544-6136.
Coal Mine Tours
- Regularly, during the summer, you can participate in a FREE coal mine
tour. Tours depart from the Visitors' Center. Contact the Visitors'
Center for more information at (toll free) 1-800-544-6136.
Rock Pile Museum
- a new-style museum featuring hands-on displays of artifacts depicting
the lives and times of cowboys, soldiers, homesteaders and local Native
Americans.
From I-90 take exit 126, drive north 2 blocks to US-14, turn
right and the museum is 6 blocks to the east on your left at 900 W. 2nd
Street. Admission is FREE. Hours (during the summer) are 9a-8p daily
except Sundays (12:30-6:30p).
For more information, phone 1-307-682-5723.
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Devils
Tower
Devil's Tower
National Monument - Rising 1,287 feet above the nearly encompassing Belle Fourche River like a gigantic chimney, Devil's Tower has been a
land mark to the pioneers in their westward treks and a sacred site in
the worshipping of several Native American tribes (they called it Bear's
Lodge). It was proclaimed as a national monument in 1906 by President
Theodore Roosevelt.
From I-90 eastbound take exit 154 and go south into Moorcroft to
US-16. Turn right and drive 3 blocks back westbound to US-14
(Yellowstone Ave). Turn right and follow US-14 through Carlile to WY-24
at Devils Tower Junction. Turn left and go a little over 6 miles. The
entrance road will be on your left. The sign is very easy to see.
From I-90 westbound take exit 185 (just west of Sundance) and
follow US-14 westbound to WY-24. Turn right on WY-24 and go a little
over 6 miles. The entrance road will be on your left. The sign is very
easy to see.
For more information, phone 1-307-467-5283 or visit the NPS web
site at DevilsTowerNatMon.
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