If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Wyoming may have just what you are looking for. Head west and climb aboard a wagon train to experience a taste of the Old West. Travel in reproduction Conestoga wagons like the early settlers on their historic journeys. These trips offer a peek into the lives of the pioneers of the 1850s as they ventured west in search of a new life.
Experience living history as you climb aboard Historic Trails West's wagon trains to travel the trails of the pioneers. On these day or overnight wagon train tours, travelers ride the actual ruts of the historic wagon train trails. The Historic Trails West group offers day trips for those who just want a taste of the wagon train life or overnight rides from one to five nights that immerse the passengers totally in the pioneer life experience. Wagon train rides begin at Fort Casper with a tour of the fort; afterward, travelers climb aboard the Conestoga wagon reproductions or set out on horseback to ride the wagon ruts of the Oregon Trail. During a trip to an Indian Village, you hear the stories of the Cheyenne, Sioux and Arapaho tribes. In the evening, participants assist in meal preparation over a campfire along the Platte River. During the trip, travelers will participate according to skill level in a realistic Wild West battle between an Indian band and the Cavalry. On all of these wagon train adventures, participants learn the history of the Old West through active participation.
Grand Tetons Covered Wagon Train is a six-day, five-night experience that runs during the summer months from June through August. The trip leaves from Jackson, Wyoming, traveling on roads through the foothills of the Rockies near the Grand Tetons. Travel is in covered wagons pulled by teams of gentle horses driven by experienced ranchers; horses are shared during the day for half-day rides. For those who wish to ride all day, an additional charge is incurred. The wagon trains stop in the evening and circle around to make camp. Guided trail rides into the wilderness are available from the wagon camps, and meals are prepared from the chuck wagon as travelers sit around the campfire and listen to the tales and songs of the cowboys. The wagon seats convert to beds at night for those who wish to sleep off the ground, while you may choose to sleep out under the stars or in tents.
Climb aboard a modern day Conestoga covered wagon for this wagon train adventure from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. These four-day, three-night adventures travel to new campsites each night, and along the way travelers can expect to see deer, moose and elk. In the evening the wagons camp beside high mountain lakes where loons and trumpeter swans can be observed. From the camp, travelers can enjoy a swim in mountain lakes, nature hikes, trail rides on the gentle horses, a canoe ride or just relaxation in the camp. Learn to handle a rope or listen to the cowboy songs and tales around the campfire. Participants can expect visits from Indians and a mountain man and mail delivery from the Pony Express, and meals are prepared over an open fire by the cooks in authentic Dutch ovens. No previous camping or horseback riding experience is necessary; the wagon train hands will help out as needed.
