Fort Laramie "New" Barracks

Wyoming

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August 1st 2008
USA National Parks 05-07-'08 to 18-07-'08 The following facts and figures are from our tour guide. Fort Laramie As we moved North into Wyoming we saw increasing number of oil wells pumping away in the farmers' fields. Wyoming also has large coal deposits and supplies 6 states with coal in trains up to a mile long. One member of our group counted the 7 engines and ... read more

North America » United States » Wyoming

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more