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Fort Laramie National Historic Site WY

Lat, Long: 42.20301694, -104.5459112

Designation: National Historic Site

Originally established as a private fur trading fort in 1834, Fort Laramie evolved into the largest and best known military post on the Northern Plains before its abandonment in 1890. This “grand old post” witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America’s western expansion and Indian resistance to encroachment on their territories.

Weather:

Fort Laramie has mild weather for Wyoming. While summer days can be quite hot (over 100F/37C), average highs are in the 80s and 90s (30-35C) with cool nights and low humidity. Winters are often bitterly cold and windy with subzero wind chills. The region is semi-arid with a distinct winter dry season. About 70% of annual precipitation falls as thunderstorms during the spring and early summer. Breezy days are common year-round and peak in the winter when wind speeds can approach hurricane-strength.

Directions:

The park is located in southeast Wyoming approximately 125 miles southeast of Casper, 100 miles north of Cheyenne and 55 miles west of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. From Interstate 25, take exit 92 to US Highway 26, proceed east to the town of Fort Laramie; turn right on State Route 160 and travel three miles to the park entrance. From westbound US 26, proceed west from Scottsbluff, Nebraska to the town of Fort Laramie; turn left on State Route 160 and continue three miles to the park entrance.

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Address/Contact:

965 Gray Rocks Road

Fort Laramie, US, 82212

Phone: 3078372221

Email: FOLA_Visitor_Information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Ruins of the 1873 Post Hospital at dawn.View of the parade ground from the porch of "Old Bedlam".Living history interpreter portraying the Post Trader.Living history interpreter explaining the life of a trapper/trader to young visitorsAerial view of Fort Laramie NHS from the SouthTwo tipis across the Laramie River from the fort in fallAsh and cottonwood trees show their fall colors next to an open grass field.Ruins of a concrete structure with snow on top.A deer looking up in morning fog near the shelter belt at the old Holtclaw Tract homestead.A group of mounted individuals ride hors near a concrete historic structure.Native American people riding horses - some in traditional regalia - in front the Cavalry Barracks.Rangers in living history clothing fire a salute with Springfield rifles for Independence Day.