Wyoming
Three historic landmarks in Wyoming, across two eras of American history. Start with Fort Laramie, Devils Tower and Old Faithful.
- Landmarks
- 3
- Eras
- 2
Pictured Fort Laramie
Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress · No known restrictions · via Library of Congress
Landmarks in Wyoming
- Westward Expansion
Fort Laramie
Fort Laramie, WY
For half a century, nearly every wagon bound for Oregon, California, or Utah passed through Fort Laramie.
Geological & NaturalDevils Tower
Devils Tower, WY
America's first National Monument, and sacred ground to Plains nations centuries before that designation, Devils Tower's improbable columned silhouette has drawn climbers, ceremonies, and — thanks to Hollywood — UFO seekers.
Geological & NaturalOld Faithful
Yellowstone National Park, WY
The geyser whose reliable eruptions helped convince a skeptical Congress that Yellowstone's wonders were real, kickstarting the entire American national park idea.