Category Archives: Wyoming

After the Fetterman Fight on December 21, 1866, the Army made a few changes. For one, they stationed a company under Captain James W. Powell at a forward position to protect the wood cutters. For another, they armed the soldiers … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

I had several vacation days still to take and a new bunch coming at the beginning of July. I decided to use a couple of them to drive to Montana and visit Little Bighorn National Battlefield. I left home early … Continue reading →

Devil’s Tower is cool, but if you’re not a rock climber, there isn’t a lot to do there. Even the park web site, under “Things To Do” only lists hiking and looking at a sculpture of smoke. We spent a … Continue reading →