donations are welcome. Plan on at least an hour, but stay as long as you want.

2. Torrington's Self-guided Walking Tour - Enjoy the friendly folks and quiet, small town community as you find examples of the town's early architectural history. Just half an hour, through and close to the downtown area, is enough to stretch your legs and conjure up those bygone days.

3. Western History Center, 5 miles west of Lingle - Open year round, visitors will find archaeological research under way and displays of historic and pre-historic interest, and mineral exhibits, as well as a library and a wealth of printed materials. The center also offers guided tours of the area. Nominal fees and donations are welcome.

4. Fort Laramie National Historic Site - The West's finest reminder of Frontier life in the 1800s. Refurbished buildings, museum and several interpretive areas. The best kept fort and the most complete Western history bookstore West of the Mississippi. Nothing less than an hour will do, and a full day is even better. The federal gate fees apply on entry. Private tours available. Open year round, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

5. Oregon Trail - There are several ways to enjoy this part of our history. A trip between Torrington and Lingle on Hwy. 156 and from Lingle west on Hwy. 157, follows the original route of the Oregon Trail. Along the way there are trail monuments and a marker for the Grattan Massacre. Get a map and scout the way yourself. This trip could end in Lingle, Fort Laramie or at the Fort Laramie National Historic Site, depending on the amount of time available and your interests. At least an hour.

6. Mormon Trail - The Mormon Trail followed the north bank of the North Platte River until it reached Fort Laramie. At that point, the handcarts generally remained on that side of the river, while the covered wagons crossed over for easier travel. Emigrant Hill northwest of Hartville and a nearby grave are reminders of the grueling conditions the pioneers traveled under. At least an hour.

7. Agriculture Tour - Goshen County's varied agriculture base can be discovered on a one to two-hour trip which will take you to local feedlots, the Holly Sugar Factory, Wyoming Ethanol Plant and to the fifth-argest livestock auction in the nation.

8. Jay Em Historic District - Located about midway between Torrington and Lusk on Hwy. 85. Tours are by arrangement, or you may stop on your way through just to look at the interesting buildings. The small settlement is on the National Register of Historic Places.

9. Monuments Tour - One hour to half a day will allow you to visit the numerous monuments located near Torrington. East on Hwy. 26 is the monument to Robert Stuart's returning Astorians who wintered near here. South on Hwy. 85 is the Cold Springs Monument where pioneers camped. West on Hwy. 85 is the Texas Trail Monument. South of Lingle on Hwy. 157 is the Grattan battle monument. Near the Wyoming/Nebraska state line on Hwy. 26 is an Oregon Trail monument.

10. Hell Gap Tour - By arrangement, you may visit one of the most important archaeological sites in North America. Man has occupied the area for at least 11,000 years, and research is continuing. The trip, which can be tailored to your time and interest, will take at least half a day, and preferably the entire day.

11. Water trip - For the water lovers, Hawk Springs Reservoir, 30 miles south of Torrington on Hwy. 85 offers an opportunity for fishing, water skiing and boating.

12. Oregon Trail Ruts and Register Cliff - Located two miles south of Guernsey, WY, the historic names carved in the sandstone cliff and the impressive ruts cut into the lime­ stone outcrop­pings, give mute evidence of the passing of the emigrants. Follow the Oregon Trail route on Hwy. 156-157 part of the way, or travel the full distance on Hwy. 26. Take half a day or a whole day, depend­ing on your interests.

13. Guernsey State Park - One mile west of Guernsey, WY, the park is a monument to the Civilian Conservation Corps workers who built the museum, the bridges and did most of the construction in the park. Guernsey Dam provides electricity and the water is used for crop irrigation in the summer, in addition to providing water recreation. The park is open year round. The museum is open only during the summer.

1. Homesteaders Museum, Torrington - Located in the old Union Pacific Depot, and dedicated to the early settlers in the area, it has a real homesteader's shack, a sheep herder's wagon and contains displays of clothing, furnishings and other phases of the homesteader's life. Also located on the grounds are a Union Pacific Caboose and an Indian tepee. Admission is free, but