Category Archives: Forts

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

I arrived  at Fort Laramie around 1:30 on a warm, sunny afternoon. I stopped to see the old Army Bridge over the Platte River, built in 1875. At that time, the river was much wider and so the bridge is … Continue reading

Posted in Forts, National Parks | Comments Off on Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site

When I left Fort Fetterman, it was nearing lunchtime. My plan was to stop somewhere in Casper, but I wasn’t sure what I was in the mood for. I didn’t see anything inviting at the first exit south of the … Continue reading

Posted in Forts | Comments Off on Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site

Fort Fetterman Historic Site

My first day’s goal was Sheridan, about a seven-hour drive from home. I hunted for places to stop along the way and found this state park seven miles outside the town of Douglas. The fort was established in 1867 to … Continue reading

Posted in Forts | Comments Off on Fort Fetterman Historic Site

What to Do When There’s Nothing to Do

I woke up Saturday morning a little before 7:00 with a strong desire to go somewhere. I spent about an hour on my computer trying to decide where. I couldn’t find anything that looked interesting. It was getting me a … Continue reading

Posted in Food, Forts, Museums | Comments Off on What to Do When There’s Nothing to Do

Bent’s Old Fort and La Junta

We took off on Saturday morning and drove to La Junta. We toured Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, a reconstruction of a trading fort on the Santa Fe Trail in the early 1800’s. Peafowl were kept at the fort … Continue reading

Posted in Forts | Comments Off on Bent’s Old Fort and La Junta