NATIONAL PARKS = ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTION FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE & OREGON TRAIL RUTS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK NEAR GUERNSEY Originally established as a private fur-trading outpost in 1834, Fort Laramie went on to become one of the largest military posts on the Northern Plains. Peek into the past at some of the remaining buildings, including the Commissary Storehouse and the Calvary Barracks. Just 15 miles away, see some of the best-preserved wagon tracks at the Oregon Trail Ruts, left by travelers moving westward in the 1800s. @Kent Kanouse FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA NEAR LOVELL FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA NEAR ROCK SPRINGS & GREEN RIVER Lush greenery juxtaposed against towering red-rock formations sets the scene for this desert oasis, where Flaming Gorge Reservoir beckons with water fun. Rent a boat from a local marina — offering everything from houseboats to fishing boats — and cruise around the 91-mile-long reservoir for wakeboarding, fishing or swimming. A number of boat-accessible campgrounds offer a secluded overnight experience. @kariarmstrong FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA 52 FROM TOP: FLICKR/KENT KANOUSE, FLICKR/JIMMY EMERSON, INSTAGRAM/KARIARMSTRONG. Take in the splendor of Bighorn Lake’s sapphire waters for activities like fishing, kayaking, swimming and water skiing. Then leisurely drive along the spectacular park road, Highway 37, pausing for wild Spanish mustangs, bighorn sheep, short hikes for sweeping views of Bighorn Canyon’s towering limestone walls (including Devil Canyon Overlook), historic ranches and numerous photo opportunities. Guided boat tours from Horseshoe Bend Marina with Hidden Treasures Charters are available for sightseeing and relaxation. “At Devils Tower National Monument, known to many as Bear Lodge, we protect and preserve a world-class geologic and sacred landmark that has shaped thousands of years of Native Indian culture and the history of the northern Great Plains. The nation’s first national monument recently increased accessibility in and around the visitor center area. We want everyone to be able to experience this spectacular site.” — AMNESTY KOCHANOWSKI Superintendent, Devils Tower National Monument @Jimmy Emerson OREGON TRAIL RUTS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
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