US Road Trip - May 2023 - Day 21

Day 21

This morning we drove from Riverton to Casper for our last night in the US. It was only about a two-hour journey so we had decided to make a day of it in Casper and set about searching for things to do. It didn’t take long and first off we made a quick stop at Hell’s Half Acre which is known for its geologic oddity, composed of deep ravines, caves, rock formations and hard-packed eroded earth and apparently Native American tribes used the ravines to drive bison to their deaths during their hunts.

Our next stop was Fort Casper Museum and my first real understanding of the four trails which led across America from east to west. These comprised The Oregon Trail, The Mormon Trail, The Californian Trail and The Pony Express. 

The next stop was the National Historic Trails Interpretative Center, which was a lot more in-depth and fascinating. If you’re interested in anything like this and you’re visiting anywhere near Casper, then I would definitely recommend a visit. I love reading historical fiction that is based on fact but have really only read about WWII up until now - that is about to change.

We decided that our last night in America would include a trip to a proper US diner, so we called in at Johnny J’s Diner in Casper for burgers and fries (what else)! All this history had worn us out, so after a drink at the bar in the hotel we headed to our room and after a quick shower, we were in bed by 7 pm!!!

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