An early-day gold camp, now turned rustic mountain community, Atlantic City is located four and a half miles east of South Pass City. Most of the historic buildings are still standing, and many are occupied by small, thriving businesses that cater to tourists. Close by, one can see remnants of abandoned and active gold mines, since gold is still the lure that attracts people to Atlantic City.
Take the RV and hit the open road in Wyoming knowing you can stop for the night and need not worry about a place to sleep. The shortest of Wyoming's Interstate Highways, I-90 cutting across the northeast corner of the state from Sundance to Sheridan, is also one of the most scenic routes. This highway rolls over the western edge of the Black Hills, passes near Sundance Mountain and then traverse the northern edge of the Powder River Basin before flanking the east face of the Bighorn Mountains. read more
Starting at one of Wyoming’s lowest elevations in Torrington (4,104 feet above sea level), take U.S. 26 to Fort Laramie National Historic Site, the most important outpost on the major emigrant trails - the Oregon, Mormon, California read more
