Glenrock, known as Deer Creek Station, had its beginning as a mail and stage station along the Oregon Trail. The station served as a relay and eating place and was a vital supply point for thousands of emigrants as they traveled westward. The discovery of oil and gas in the area in 1912 greatly contributed to the economy of central Wyoming and especially Glenrock.
Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful in the area surrounding Glenrock as the Laramie Mountains, Medicine Bow National Forest and the Platte River are readily available. Fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, hunting are just a few of the activities offered. Don’t forget Ayres Natural Bridge located just 5 miles off of I-25. A remarkable natural bridge over La Prele Creek, the site offers a beautiful spot for a picnic.
The first fort in Wyoming was started as a fur trade post in 1834, known as Fort John. Located near the Laramie River, it had become Fort Laramie by 1849 when the military took control. The fort's grounds just west of the town of Fort Laramie in southeast Wyoming have an open parade ground surrounded by military-era buildings. One structure, Old Bedlam, is the oldest standing building in the State of Wyoming. At or near Fort Laramie, fur traders, overland emigrants, the frontier army and Indians gathered as they came to trade, work and meet. read more
The pioneers of the 1840s entered “Oregon Country” when they crossed the Continental Divide at South Pass along the Oregon Trail. read more
