Another sightseeing opportunity you may see here in southeast Wyoming is part of the Oregon Trail…read morehistoric legacy. It may not be as intense, but it's part of American history. Register Cliff is a fixture in American history because of the westward expansion of the United States of America in the mid 1800's, when many people were at a crossroads of their lives and wanted to live out their lives out west in Oregon and California. It's basically a limestone cliff that's not particularly important on face value, but there are supposedly names and dates carved onto the rock itself from travelers who have traveled the Oregon trail and left their mark. It was interesting to see many names and markers that were etched on this cliff, but was disappointed that there were names and dates that were as fresh as 2013 on the cliff itself. Some people just can't leave stuff alone and need to do that for fun. There's no noteworthy thing if you muck up an historic piece of property. It's just sad, depressed and disappointing really, but what can you do really. The overall experience here at Register Cliff was pretty nice, educational, and very quiet & casual. I was glad that it was about 3 miles away from the Oregon trail ruts memorial, so It was an easy drive for me in the middle of nowhere southeast Wyoming. The nearest town would be in gournsey, which is a small town off of I-25 when heading in and out of Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Being that this place is a historic site and all, I was surprised that there was nobody there to collect admission fee. So, it was essentially free to visit, which was awesome. Plenty of parking here, so that's usually not an issue for anyone. It's not like anyone is clamoring to get here lol. Best bet is to rent a car, since I am not sure if Amtrak remotely comes through this place. Maybe stop in Cheyenne but that's it. For the most part though, the experience here is uneventful and educational while historic and spiritual too. It is always nice to gain time humanity and a sense of purpose while visiting these. There is a restroom here on the premises, which is nice. That's about it really. There really is nothing else to see, but a small mountain with names carved up on it. I was upset that there was fresh names and dates scribed to the wall when it should have been just the names of the travelers on the Oregon trail. I guess some people couldn't help themselves and they just wanted to be famous or something. Still, coming here to Register Cliff was nice and it's something to see while in southeast Wyoming. You should come here if you are a history buff and like to see the Oregon trail stuff that has been preserved throughout the decades. The drive from Denver is about 2 1/2 hours one way though, so it'll be a nice drive North from Denver on I-25. Id recommend coming here, if you are nearby and want to spend time but not money seeing something historical on your journey in southeast Wyoming. Safe travels. 4.0 stars for the entire experience. While disappointing, the fresh names engraved on the cliff didn't dissuade me from hating the time spent here. Support local! B

I really don't understand how people give this site less than five stars. It's incredible to me to…read moresee names and dates and places etched into rock by people who stood in the same place I'm standing, but than 200 years ago. It was an easy walk on a paved path from the parking lot around the end of the cliff to where the oldest engravings are. There were also nice bathrooms. There wasn't a sign at the grassy place enclosed by the wrought iron fence, but we consulted the oracle and learned it's home to four unknown pioneers. May they rest in peace.

I spent a lot of years hunched over a computer playing Oregon Trail so anytime I can see something…read morerelated to the actual thing I make a stop. This is truly a wonderful little treasure, easy to find, free, great bit of history! Located very near to the Oregon Trail Wagon Ruts is Register Cliff, which is one of the most prominent of the many places along the Oregon Trail where emigrants would carve their names into the soft rock; more than 700 names can still be seen on this cliff and on other rock outcroppings nearby. But the rock has a history to tell beyond the words inscribed in it. It is, of course, a memorial to the emigrants who felt a need to leave their mark on this significant journey of their lives in which they left behind the world they were born into and traveled for months to a new ones. But it is also a record to others. At one time the names included dates as early as 1829 and one reportedly from 1797. Both of which were judged authentic. If those dates were accurate, they represented the first white people to pass by here, mountain men involved in the fur trade. Many dates, too, were placed on the rocks after the decline of the Oregon Trail. Soldiers from Fort Laramie occasionally inscribed their names. Ranchers and cowboys also scratched their names into the rocks in the years of Wyoming Territory and early statehood. Others since then have occasionally tried to join their historic predecessors by adding their names to the list. But there is more. To Native Americans the marks on this cliff represent a different legacy. One of loss rather than achievement. They also used this rock for inscribing their own marks and at one time some of the Indian pictographs and petroglyphs on the rocks were still visible, but like the land surrounding us that was once the hunting grounds of several Indian nations, those images have been lost in the flood of the white names on the rocks. While leaving the historic area, we also saw several monuments that represent where the Pony Express went through. Make sure to check all this out! Very cool.

A visit to this location was tops on my list when I planned my vacation here. I have read before…read morehow the countless wagon wheels war ruts in the rock, but to experience them myself was very moving. My 4X great grandmother would have been one of the pioneers who came through here. My thanks and appreciation to all those who helped create the walkway and signs. If you've been debating about whether or not to add this stop to your itinerary, add it now! There are picnic and bathroom facilities here so it could be a quick stop to let your kids run around and do some exploring, or a place to spend an hour soaking up the history.

Fur trading post turned military outpost [Laramie WY]…read more We arrived at 4:32p and, luckily, the Visitors Center was still open and I was able to get my National Park passport stamped. The museum showcased items from eras past. When we visited Fort Laramie we learned that this was another iconic landmark and a major outpost stop because it served the needs to thousands of emigrants on the historic Oregon, Mormon, and California trails. Other historic routes that passed through Fort Laramie were the Transcontinental telegraph route, the Deadwood and Cheyenne stage routes and even the Pony Express Route between St Joseph Missouri and Sacramento California! whoa wow! Yes, a small monument stood at the park with a plaque that mentioned the Pony Express route and SacTown! I then enjoyed poking my head inside the structures. Uniforms, weapons and other artifacts were on display. Seeing the exhibit at the restored Cavalry Barracks was pretty cool too. There are clean restrooms inside. One of the structures, the Old Bedlam, is the oldest standing building in the State of Wyoming. Imagine that, and I got a chance to see it. Question: Who was the Army defending the emigrants against? Not foreigners but the American Indians which ended upon the death of Sitting Bull in 1890. The Army abandoned the fort that same year. The park is open everyday from dawn until dusk but the Museum and Visitors Center from 8:00a to 4:30p Learning history as we go. Happy travels! Review #3478

We spent about three hours walking around this site and it was clearly apparent how much time has…read morebeen taking to restore the buildings. Be sure to walk through the officers quarters to see the furnished rooms. Such a cool glimpse of days gone by! It was fascinating to use the informational signs to try and imagine what the fort looked like as a bustling community. It was especially interesting to me because I had an ancestor who came through and spent time here back in the 1850s. The people in the museum/gift shop were friendly and informative, and even offered a list of all the Bugle calls that played periodically while we were there. I loved that! This would be a great place to visit for adult adults and children alike.

Driving from Fort Collins to Rapid City, my family was fortunate to add this Oregon Trail stop on…read morethe way. The park rangers at this monument are awesome and truly care about its history. If you can add this in with your travels, you won't be upset. I wouldn't go way out of my way to visit, but if you can add it to your itinerary with a less than annoying drive deviation, it is fantastic. Side note, it was raining the day I went. I drove up to the top but couldn't see the view due to the weather. But, I could tell, on a nice day, it would be amazing. Lots of history here. Enjoy!

Call Your Bluff…read more Protected National Monument site that's over 3k-acres and is situated west of Gering, Nebraska. We visited here almost eight years ago on our epic road trip across the US, and I can't believe I forgot to review this place. The Good: *The bluff is an important landmark on the Oregon Trail and there's an Oregon Trail Museum at the base of the bluff. *There's a windy 1.6-mile drive up the Summit Rd to get to the top of Scotts Bluff. There were quite a few cars (the park draws in 100k visitors a year) in front of us, if I remember correctly. But I don't think it took that long to get to the top, because even if it did there some superb views along the way up. *Leashed pets are OK on trails *Free! The Meh: *Only four miles of hikable trails The Ugly: *I wish we had more time to explore and hike the trails, but we had a schedule to keep. Next time, Gadget! Conclusion: Great park that's worth a 1hr detour if you're headed along on this stretch of 80.

Preserving history is so important. While there isn't much to see here at the site of former Fort…read moreFetterman, the state should nevertheless be thanks for ensuring the land remains unaltered and that foundations of the various buildings are marked out for future generations to appreciate. There is a small museum on site to learn more about the Fort. There is also a short trail to follow through the Fort grounds with identification markers along the way and a gazebo at the end. For those of you who are true history buffs, and enjoy learning about the country's expansionist history, don't hesitate to check out this place. It's worth the drive. Your imagination with let you visualize what was here in years now long since past. If however you aren't much of a fan of history and need to see reconstructed or preserved villages to make a journey worthwhile, then this place really isn't for you.

An historical sight. Only one building left but a great little history tour with a gift sop.read more

I was hot, and the staff let me rest in the dining car for well over an hour…read more The historical train does lack basic and federally required ADA approved handy-capable access, but it didn't concern me. 9.2/10

We had a great time here going into all the trains. Don't miss the dining car. That was super cool…read more It is a gorgeous park. We are camped at the fairgrounds so it is an easy walk. Think we'll bring the dogs here later in the afternoon to enjoy the grass.

Recently renovated and renamed, the Princess Theatre is SO much better than it was when it was the…read moreMesa Theatre. The Princess is Douglas' ONLY movie theatre, and under its new ownership it is finally open 7 days a week. The only downfall is that there is still usually just one movie showing per week, and the movie is usually a few weeks old by the time it makes it here. BUT, at least there is somewhere to go in town any day of the week to see the new releases! No more driving to Casper just for a movie... The theatre itself has been beautifully remodeled. It retains it classic, "old theatre" feel, but (thankfully) the seats, sound, and picture have all been updated to provide a much newer, more satisfying experience. Highly recommended while you are in Douglas!

Great theatre just saw despicable me 3 and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The theater is…read moreold and should be an historic landmark but the screen is big and the sound is great. Overall a very good movie theater.

Going to Toadstool Geologic Park was best thing we've done on our vacation so far. The park is…read morebeautiful and interesting, offering both easy and challenging hikes. There was a guy named Richard in the parking lot giving out free sunscreen, vacation advice and maps. He even took our picture. He's a great guy who just loves the park and works for free. If you see him tell him Tim, Sutevee and Hope say hi! PS - don't forget to pay your park fee. It's very cheap and helps keep the park maintained.

Nice walking loop through the park. Takes about an hour. Get the paper guide at the entrance,…read morethough. Watch for snakes. But we never saw any.

Not to many choices in this town. There really aren't any services available. We stayed here…read morebecause it was the closest to the Ft. Laramie National Historic Site. The town is pretty depressed. But, there are several towns within 20-40 minutes away with retail and restaurants. Scott's Bluff, Neb is about an hour away if your following historical locations on the Oregon, California, Mormon and Pony Express trails. The RV park is ........we'll, if your just looking for a place to camp for the night......it's got full hookups. Not sure if I could go so far as to say it's better than a rest area or a Walmart parking lot. It is pretty run down. There is a restaurant on the property, but it smelled bad, so we didn't go there for breakfast. There are train tracks adjacent to the property and yes the trains activate their horns while going by. But, that's because they are traversing a road crossing and are mandated by Federal Transportation rules to do so. The woman at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. The rv park is only about thee miles from Ft. Laramie National Historic Landmark. The park was relatively quiet, and the hookups were welcomed in the heat of the day.

WiFi connection was very weak…read more WiFi connection was very weak The train track which ran at least 10-12 times commercial cargo trains ( over 200 cars ) during our stay, day and ALL NIGHT LOOOONG. Rail is about 15 feet away from Rv site . Each time they passed, they blew the whistles super loud and shook the ground .got hardly any sleep at all. We found next day there were much better better Rv park 4 miles away from there. High voltage tower is right next park . Right Next site 11,12 , trashed houses with broken fence, tools are everywhere, On-site there was cafe and breakfast place looks so shitty and haunted . Perfect for Halloween night. Dog poos are every where , weeds are pretty bad. It's a very small park, definitely need TLC. Booked 2 nights but Stayed 1 night . Not recommended , Don't want to come back . Very hard to communicate with owner on the phone due to her hearing problem. If you stay, recommend use surge protector ,

This gem is a must-see. The way it is laid out, the type of engagement opportunities that are…read moreinteractive, and not just for kids. Information was presented in a way that it is easy to absorb and wasn't too much. We read, laughed, gasped and teared up at the history we learned from this fabulous museum. Top favorites: technology changes to the smart phone, dresses from each era, kitchen/home details and access to Staff was personable and helpful, eager to please.

If you want to find out about the history of western Nebraska, stop at this museum! There are…read moreterrific displays about pioneer life, Conestoga wagon, even divining for water. The museum is located near the entrance to the Scottsbluff National Monument national park. They have a display of Japanese that were early pioneers to the area. Very shortly a building built by Japanese pioneers called the Japanese Hall will be moved to the museum! One of my favorite displays was a collection of quilts. There was a newspaper quilt with old newspapers as filler for added warmth and a gorgeous cherry blossom quilt. Set aside at least a couple hours to see everything!