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Carbon County Visitors Council
Past to present
Remembering the history of the Rocky Mountain West
By Erica Zazo
Experience Wyoming’s natural and societal history — from prehistoric ages to modern-day times — at cultural museums, interpretive centers and in hands-on programming offered across the state. Groups of all sizes and interests have the chance to truly understand Wyoming’s deep-rooted and inspiring history captured throughout the region by cultural, governmental and nonprofit organizations.
Whether it’s a visit with an archaeologist, the sights and sounds of a rambunctious rodeo, or a heartfelt story about an early pioneer’s journey across the Rockies and Wyoming plains, there’s much to be learned about the experiences, people and natural forces that shaped the Wild West.
Wyoming Dinosaur Center
Thermopolis
Dig in to prehistoric history by giving archaeology a try at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. The world-class facility boasts one of the largest and distinctive collections of prehistoric fossils that allow guests and groups of all ages to experience history with hands-on programming. Six programs offer the chance to learn proper excavation and preservation techniques from real archaeologists. Visitors can shovel and pickaxe their way through layers of hard sandstone on an actual excavation site to help archaeologists uncover hidden treasures inside. Programs span half- or full-day, or weeklong time frames. Group rates are available for groups of 15 or more. 307-864-2997, wyomingdinosaurcenter.org
