| Fort Laramie (Part 1) |
Fort Laramie -- one of the main forts protecting the Oregon Trail. Immigramts
could restock here, troops were stationed there to protect the trail, and the Pony Express stopped here. Some of the
remaining buildings were here in 1860-1861, while others were built later. Still, the remains of the Fort look much like
what the Pony Express riders would have seen on their runs.
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The first view of Fort Laramie as night is falling. |
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Fort Laramie in the rain. |
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A rainbow over Fort Laramie. |
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The Platte River bridge near Fort Laramie -- crossing the Platte River was just one of the many challenges faced
by Oregon Trail immigrants -- and Pony Express riders. |
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The Platte River -- a major navigation landmark along the Oregon and Pony Express trails. |
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The Pony Express marker at Fort Laramie. |
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The Pony Express marker -- close-up. |
