The hubs and I stopped in as a bit of a pit stop on our way towards Yellowstone. We love a good…read moremuseum and this did not disappoint. Small enough to wrap your hands around but packed with really good information. There is also an interactive "river crossing" where you are in a wagon and it moves a bit to simulate crossing a river. Really unique and i appreciated the experience. The employees were also exceedingly friendly and went out of their way to engage with us, teach us what they found interesting and gave a nice restaurant recommendation to boot. Definitely add this to a trip to Casper.

If you are passing through Capser, the museum of the trails is a FREE must do stop…read more Firstly, the views from the parking lot and entrance are spectacular of Casper and the Casper MT. Secondly, its free! Clean rest rooms and lots of historic information about Casper and the local areas. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable about all the local history. You'll learn about the migrants on the Oregon Trail, (yes the video game is based on a true story) Farmers going to Oregon, Gold miners going to Sacramento and San Fran, (the original 49ers) and the Mormoms going through to SLC. There are interesting exhibits, videos and a large auditorium show of life on the trail, which is really rather informative. The museum covers trails before the migrants, settlers moving across US and the progress of the Pony Express, Telegraph and Railroads. The museum has a few neat simulators for kids such as riding a prairie cart through the river. Sitting in a Wells Fargo stage coach and even experience how it was to pull a 150lb hand cart through the 1000 miles of wilderness. Definitely worth your time, can be done in 1 hour, most likely take 2.

A great stop at Casper College, the Tate Geological Museum offers complimentary admission. The…read moremuseum is not large, but has some impressive fossils and crystal displays. On par with well known museums. The local geography offers plenty of fossils for the college team to explore and reclaim. Very educational you can see the space is 30-60 minutes. Check out this hidden gem in Casper!

Geology and dinosaur nerds unite! The Tate Geological Museum is a super neat, small geological…read moremuseum located within Casper College! It is unassuming from the outside but once you step in, it is clear there was a good amount of thought and effort put into the museum. Tate is a great place for people that are newer to geology and all it entails as they put very informative and beginner-friendly information and displays up. There is a good amount of neat things to buy in the gift shop as well. If you're into geology, I would highly recommend visiting here!

My family and I had such a great time here. So many amazing animals to see and kid friendly. Mike…read morewas very knowledgeable and helpful too. Highly recommended!

A surprised little diamond in Casper! Well kept am impressive. Very much worth a stop in an see…read morethis beautiful collection! I went in the day. Not sure I would want to visit once the sun goes down! Smile.

When in Douglas don't miss the museum! Artifacts ranging from pioneer relics to Native American…read moreart. Also a surprising collection of period fashion and vintage dolls.

Walked in to the visitor center portion of the fort and were greeted warmly. It only cost $4/ adult…read moreto see this great fort and museum about the area. The museum portion was very informative and has some interactive displays perfect for getting kids involved in history. The gift shop has a lot to choose from.

What a wonderful historic site! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I was particularly taken…read morewith the fact the buildings are exactly sited where they were originally. We went to the Trails Museum first and then took in the fort. I think it was the right sequence. Enjoy!

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 wonderful time. Staff was really friendly. Fun and relaxing way to spend a few hours.read more

I have to say, I am disappointed. We did a wagon ride July 22, 2024 I did my research before…read morebooking a two hour tour for my family. The reviews looked good and the website pictures amazing. I am not sure if it was an off day for the company or maybe it's under new ownership, or what, but it's really just an overpriced wagon ride. The tour guide was dressed in regular clothing and there was no information given about the Oregon Trail. I was thinking maybe our trail guide is not a regular guide. It seemed like the owner just wanted the money and grabbed a person to steer the wagon. He also was hard of hearing (nothing wrong with that), but it meant when my kids asked questions he could not hear. So it was like a two hour silent ride. I would say skip this if you are in Casper. Do the free museum in town instead.

We just got back from a exiting, and fun Wagon Train Ride through Historic Trails West. When I…read morefirst contacted Morris, I could tell he was the real deal. He was so accomodating, and made our group of 8 adults feel like we really experienced traveling on the Oregon Trail. He and David took us on an amazing wagon train ride, and with all of his knowledge and great stories we could visualize life on the trail back then. After the ride was over, we had a delicious meal that Chef Dave cooked right in front off us, complete with dutch oven peach cobbler. This was an experience that none of us will forget! Thank you so much Morris, and both Daves :-)

Something for the kids to do if you're really desperate but go on Saturday when it's free. The toys…read moreand black grime on them, the ONE coloring book at the coloring station had brown crispy pages like it was super old. The library was a mess and books just stacked up. To top it off the directors office was a mess and so disgusting.

Great spot for the artists at heart. We went-on a Sunday and it was free. Another definite plus for…read moreus. My nephew is a starting artists and this is one of those quick stops that you make to give them a boost in creativity.