One of the firt distinctive landmarks that we recognized was Chimney Rock. It was one of the landmarks that let the pioneers know they were about halfway to Oregon and on the right trail.
Another of the landmarks used by the immagrants on the Oregon Trail was Scott's Bluff. I didn't get a shot of that, but this is a similar formation in that general area.
We had planned to just drive out to Fort Laramie and take a quick look, but we ended up spending a bit over two hours there. Fort Laramie was an important post for the protection of pioneers on the trails that passed through the area.
We watched a demonstration of the firing of a light howlitzer. The proceedure was a well choreographed event. The lecture presented by the head canoneer was very interesting and informative.
I didn't get many photos of the firing of the gun. But, the whole procedure was impressive.
One of the places we visited today was Oregon Trail Ruts National Historic Site. It is on the North Platte and is where the pioneers made their way from the river up onto the bluff.
When Lynda read the Douglas, Wyoming had a 10-foot statue of a Jackalope, we decided that we should stop and take a picture (or two) of it. Simone, the GPS, helped us locate the spot where the mythical creature stood. We also located an ice cream shop along the way.
Lynda loved driving along Interstate 25 where the speed limit is 75 MPH. She got us to Buffalo where we ate supper.
By the time we approached Hardin, Montana, where we were spending the night, the sun was sinking low in the west. Aftera long day were welcomed a good night's rest.
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