Beginning in 1876, stagecoaches following the 300-mile Cheyenne-Deadwood Stage Road carried passengers from Cheyenne to the gold fields in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The rich cargo on the coaches became regular targets for thieves and highwaymen. In defense, custom-made stagecoaches were lined with lead and their treasure boxes were bolted to the floor. Men were paid to sit alongside the driver with a shotgun for protection (hence the term “ride shotgun”).
Stories of daring robberies and even more daring escapes on the route are now legend in the West, making this one of the most colorful of all Western historic trails.
Visiting Casper during the holidays is like stepping back in time to a slower, gentler age when every event was treasured and a congenial down-home spirit reigns. Enjoy the traditional downtown (and many neighborhoods) ablaze with holiday lights, as well as Casper’s annual Christmas Parade. From period re-enactments and celebrations for a good cause to shopping and fun family-friendly events, Casper is alive during the holiday season. read more
The Wind River Indian Reservation and its people are an important part of the culture and economy of Wyoming. Home for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Indians, the reservation boundaries encompass over 2.25 million acres of land, of which nearly 2 million acres are Indian owned. read more
