HISTORICAL INTEREST
PRIOR TO BECOMING A BONA FIDE CITY, the Casper area saw many visitors. Ten thousand years ago, man ran huge bison into sand traps. Skulls and bones of the animals, together with the spear joints used for the kill or to scrape hides, were found just northwest of the downtown. The Sioux and Cheyenne nations were the dominant inhabitants before the pioneers, and seekers of gold and religious freedom passed through here on the Oregon, California, and Mormon trails that followed the North Platte River.
Today, massive sculptures greet you at gateways and daintier works of art sit on city sidewalks. Actors guide you through history on evening walking tours or entertain on city stages. Knowledgeable teamsters share trail stories as where the really big fish take the bait.
Plan a lengthy stay and explore our special places.
CRIMSON DAWN MUSEUM & PARK
1620 CRIMSON DAWN RD
LEE McCUNE BRAILLE TRAIL
10 Miles South of Casper on Casper Mountain
MORMON HANDCART VISITORS' CENTER
47600 W HIGHWAY 220-Approx 60 miles SW OF CASPER on Hwy 220
MUDDY MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AREA
APPROX 20 MI S OF CASPER - DRIVING DIRECTIONS BELOW
PATHFINDER DAM INTERPRETIVE CENTER
47 MI SW of Casper- Access from Hwy 220 via CR 408 or 410
TATE GEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Casper College-Southern most entrance to campus off Casper Mtn Rd
TOWN OF EDGERTON TOWN HALL
311 N 2ND ST
TOWN OF MIDWEST TOWN HALL
531 PEAKE
