It’s almost time for the big FMCA Rally in Gillette, WY!
It’s been 20 years since our last trip to Wyoming. We spent a week exploring Yellowstone and Jackson Hole. We hiked, went horseback riding, saw countless bison and bear traffic jams and drove all around Yellowstone in our first Class C. We even had a bear encounter on the hike up to Inspiration Point near Jenny Lake. It was one of my favorite family vacations.
This trip to Wyoming will be just the two of us in our motor home. I’m excited to be at the rally with my fabulous in-laws and two of Mark’s cousins, it’ll be the first rally for his cousins and I hope they enjoy it as much as we do.
I’m also excited to explore Gillette. The city dates to 1891, founded as part of a major stop on railway lines heading west and calls itself the “Energy Capital of the Nation.” I’m excited to see another part of the “old west.”
Downtown Gillette
First on my list is a walking tour of downtown Gillette. I like old buildings and the stories that go with them. The post office and city hall are both on the National Register of Historic Places. It looks like a fun place to spend an afternoon. The visitors center has a map for the walking tour if you’re interested and I’ll wave at you while we walk! Click here for the Gillette Visitors Guide.
Devil’s Tower
This sacred site to many Native American tribes and our country’s first National Monument is only one hour from Gillette. This geological formation jumps out of the ground. Stand back and take it all in or get up close and hike around. You might even be able to spot some rock climbers! It’s a great way to spend a few hours.
Vore Buffalo Jump
This sounds so interesting, I hope Mark will be able to join me. This active archeology site is also about an hour away in Sundance, WY open early June to Labor Day. You’ll learn how Plains Indians drove buffalo herds off of the jump along with how they used all parts of the animal.
Campbell County Rockpile Museum
The free museum is named after the Rockpile which is a local rock formation. The museum is full of history and culture of Gillette and Campbell County including early homesteaders, items from early ranching and mining and more.