Five Day Living History Wagon Trek
Have you ever wondered if you could survive a cross country journey on a wagon train through the heart of the old west over 2,200 miles? This five day wagon train trek gives you a little taste of what it would have been like to travel like a pioneer through central Wyoming in the mid-1800s. This is an experience like none other!
Travel five days and four nights across the high plains of Wyoming.
Meet us in Casper, Wyoming, where we will begin your tour along the historic trails on our way to the wagon train's trailhead. You'll see historic landmarks of the trail including Independence Rock, Devil's Gate, and Split Rock.
The wagon train will officially depart and follow along the Sweetwater River.
Each day we will travel roughly 12 miles west toward what was known as "the opening of the West", South Pass, riding right in the tracks of the Oregon, California, Mormon, and Pony Express Trails.
When we make camp in the evening all guests are welcome to be a part of the tasks that historically pioneers would have needed to complete to have dinner and bed down for the night in each new camp along the trail. Take care of the livestock with us, help pitch the tents and tipis you'll be sleeping in, and learn first-hand how to prepare your dinner in Dutch ovens over the open fire.
Continuing on our journey along the trail , guests are also welcome to learn how to handle a wagon team. Learn from the stories of the pioneers shared by your guides and ask all the burning questions you've had about covered wagon travel and the historic trails.
We will ford the Sweetwater River and go over Rocky ridge. We'll pass old gold mines, markerars, and monuments of the trails. We ford the Sweet Water River at 6th crossing and 9th crossing.
We camp at a Historic Site on the trails. You by landmarks and reach the markers at So Pass on your last day. Capture each one and the unique beauty of the Wyoming plains throughout your journey out either side of the wagon, we keep the canvas rolled up on both sides for this purpose and so that you don't miss a thing!
Guest also have the option to ride a Pony Express horse alongside the wagon, if seeing the trail from the saddle is more your style.
Covered in trail dust and filled with the feeling of conquering trails, on this last day we will reach South Pass Historic Area. You'll have a better understanding of the obstacles the pioneers overcame trying to make a new life for themselves. Also, you will have seen what the pioneers saw and rode in their footsteps creating your own campfire stories to share for years to come!
These trips are also ideal for young families whether you're trying to give your children a unique educational experience as a part of your homeschool curriculum or want to enhance your children's understanding of the history they have learned in the classroom. Each of the skills we teach along the trail from the history on the ride itself to camp chores can be applied specifically for your young ones. Learn more about how we can tailor an educational trip for your students by clicking the button below.
Planning to explore Casper while you're in the area? Allow us to help you find the perfect place to stay. We have special rates at several of the local hotels.
If you have any questions about this trek and to book your trip please call 1-307-266-4868.
*All daily travel and activities are subject to the weather.