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Trails Center announces summer ‘Pioneer Trail Trek’ schedule

Wyoming
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CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center presents its summer 2025 lineup of off-site Pioneer Trail Treks. Each Trail Trek provides a rare opportunity to experience unique and meaningful sites from the pioneer trails era with a deeper connection to the past.

The summer series kicks off on Saturday, May 31, exploring the pioneer trail near the Nebraska and Wyoming state line. This trek will visit pioneer graves and follow the pioneer trails, starting near Henry, Neb., and travelling to eastern Wyoming where the group will walk the pioneer swells.

Trail Trek participants will meet in the parking lot of the Trails Center at 8 a.m. and depart shortly after. Participation is free, but participants must drive their own vehicle or carpool with others and will be led by Trails Center staff as well as Oregon-California Trails Association members. Carpooling is encouraged!

Trail Treks are driving trips with numerous stops in-between. Four-wheel drive, high clearance vehicles are recommended. Bring a lunch, drinks, sunscreen, and wear appropriate clothing. Be prepared for inclement weather throughout the day.

Can’t make the first trip? The Trails Center is offering treks throughout the summer. Check out the schedule below and mark our calendar to receive a free, guided trip to experience Wyoming’s pioneer history with experts from the BLM and OCTA.

  • June 28: Pioneer Graves and Stories – Douglas area to Casper
  • July 19: Fort Laramie National Historic Site
  • August 23: The Lynching of Cattle Kate (in cooperation with the Natrona Count Historical Society)
  • September 27: Devil’s Gate Adventure

Follow BLM Wyoming on Facebook or X to stay up-to-date on future programs, or visit the BLM’s Trails Center website to learn more.

For more information or to register for Trail Treks, contact BLM interpreter Jason Vlcan at 307-261-7783. 

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