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National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Casper, WY

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National Historic Trails Interpretive Center

A Casper, Wyoming center with hands-on exhibits on the Oregon, California, Mormon, and Pony Express trails.

1501 N. Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601 · Casper, WY

About National Historic Trails Interpretive Center

The center, run by the Bureau of Land Management with a nonprofit foundation, interprets several emigrant routes that crossed the Casper area in the 1840s through 1860s. Visitors can try interactive exhibits such as a virtual river crossing, reading pioneer diaries, and hoisting a miner's pack. A theater program introduces the trails, and an outdoor veranda overlooks the North Platte River crossing point and city views.

  • #pioneer history
  • #Oregon Trail
  • #California Trail
  • #Mormon Trail
  • #Pony Express

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