The Best of the West Awaits You in Lusk, Wyoming. Welcome to Lusk, the real jewel of the plains situated on the historic Cheyenne and Black Hills Stage route. Visiting Lusk will give you an opportunity to marvel at the beauty of the countryside as you explore the history of the area in addition to the best of services and accommodations. The Stagecoach museum had a remarkable collection of historical items including a fully outfitted coach, one of only two of its kind in existence, the other located in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
You can also enjoy yourself at the great
9-hole golf course located near the
source of the Niobrara River.
The Legend of Rawhide presented the second weekend depicts an episode of our history. A cast of over 500 are volunteers with horses and covered wagons present the story of the settlers, Indians and army cavalry. Wildlife is abundant in Niobrara County and viewing opportunities occur frequently as you drive along the backroads of the prairie empire. Mule deer, antelope, wild turkey, sage grouse and several species of hawks are common in the area. For additional information you can contact the Niobrara Chamber of Commerce
at 1-800-223-LUSK or
luskchamberofcommerce@yahoo.com
Most of the major Indian-military battles in Wyoming occurred during the 1860s in the Powder River Basin as Northern Plains tribes rebuffed efforts to establish forts in their territory. In August of 1865 troops led by General Patrick Connor attacked a camp of Arapahos at a site that is now a town park in Ranchester. read more
The North Platte River has influenced Wyoming's history and development since the beginning of civilization. The Oregon, California and Mormon Pioneer trails all followed the river through eastern Wyoming, as did the first Overland Stage route, the Pony Express and the first transcontinental telegraph line. The river’s valley supplied the grass, water and gentle grade that were critical to the success of the emigrant trails.
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