Day 1
Morning |
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Morning - Start your
trip in Buffalo, WY on the foot of the
beautiful Bighorn Mountains |
 
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Visit downtown Buffalo and stroll along main street
where you will find nice and cozy shops. |
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Enjoy the history of
the American West at the “Jim Gatchell”
Museum at the corner of Main and Fort Street. |
| Afternoon |
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Drive along the scenic Highway 16
and enjoy the wonderful view to the Bighorn
Mountains including the highest peak (Cloud Peak
– 13.175 ft) |
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Stop at “School House Park” Rd, “French Creek” Rd or “Elgin Park” and take a deep breath,
because the view (depending on the weather) is spectacular! |
| Evening |
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Have a drink at the
historical Occidental Hotel bar. Ask the
bar tender to show you the back rooms and the Museum while you are there! |
| Overnight |
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At a local B &
B, a Motel or Hotel. (See accommodations options below) |
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Day 2
Morning |
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Morning - After
Breakfast drive to one of the finest and historic ranches with Western Art Collection in
the Bighorn area – “The Bradford Brinton
Memorial”. |
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Later this morning drive to Sheridan and visit the famous “Kings Saddlery” where you will find
everything for the horseman. Don’t miss the 2nd part of the store
(you need to cross the street) and discover the saddle
museum where you will find all kinds of different saddles. Ask the friendly
staff about the “tooling” craftsman
ship art work hidden in the saddle
museum. |
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Drive back to
Buffalo and have a good tasting lunch in downtown Buffalo |
| Afternoon |
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Drive about 14 miles
South of Buffalo and visit the historic “TA
Ranch”, where the Johnson County Cattle war ended in 1892. Learn more about
that war and find the bullet wholes in the wall of the old horse barn! |
| Evening |
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Dinner at the TA Ranch including a 45 min video about the
details of The “Johnson County Cattle
war”, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid! |
| Overnight |
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At a local B &
B, a Motel or Hotel. (See accommodations options below) |
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Day 3
Morning |
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After
breakfast drive down South and visit the famous “Hole
in the Wall Country”. |
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Enjoy the scenic
drive and see the breathtaking so called “
Red Wall” – it is about 70 miles long! |
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For fit hikers: hike
down to the bottom of the canyon where the “Outlaw
Caves” are located. |
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Lunch could be
provided at the outlaw caves parking lot from where you will have a great view and fishing
is spectacular down at the Canyon. |
| Afternoon |
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On
your way back to Buffalo, stop at a typical Bar – “The Invasion Bar” in Kaycee and have a
beer or two. |
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Drive back to
Buffalo and try the great Western food at “Winchester’s”
Restaurant East of Buffalo |
| Overnight |
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At a local B &
B, a Motel or Hotel. (See accommodations options below) |
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Day 4
Morning |
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After breakfast
drive about 30 miles North of Buffalo and visit “Fort
Phil Kearny” located between Buffalo and Sheridan. Find out about the “Wagon Box Fight” and it’s history. |
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Drive further on
gravel road to a hidden town called “Story”
where you will be served lunch at a very rustic but cozy restaurant. |
| Afternoon |
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Self
drive from Buffalo and further South and discover the “Crazy Woman Canyon”. Take a ride to
the beautiful very narrow Canyon. Drive all the way up and talk to a “Sheepherder” and “real Cowboys” on the mountain! |
| Evening |
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While on the
mountain stop at “Pines Lodge” or at “South Fork Lodge" and
enjoy the Mountain atmosphere. |
| Overnight |
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At a local B &
B, a Motel or Hotel. (See accommodations options below) |
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Day 5
Morning |
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This day is for
recreation. |
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Rent a kayak and paddle along the shores of “Lake de Smet” or |
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Take your fishing rod and go
fishing at one of the creeks, Mountain streams or lakes around Buffalo or |
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Rent a horse and go horseback riding in the Bighorn Mountains and
admire Moose, Deer or Elk from a short distance! Or |
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Rent a bike and discover Buffalo’s Clear Creek Trail or |
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Go hiking at the Bighorn Mountains or |
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Relax at the local swimming pool in downtown Buffalo or |
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Play golf either on the Buffalo
Golf Course in Buffalo or on the
Powder Horn Golf Club in Bighorn or |
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Enjoy the local rodeos in
Buffalo, Kaycee, or Sheridan (only
July and August) |
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Important
information: |
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This itinerary is a suggestion and can be changed at
any time. |
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Everything can be
re-arranged and customized for YOUR needs! |
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Step-on guide for all historical and local trips
available |
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Other hotel/motel/ranch accommodations can be made |
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Kayak rental, fishing as well as camping equipment can be rented for an
additional fee at the store |
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Local Fishing guides can be contacted and hired
for one or more days also through the store |
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Maps can be purchased at the store as well as
actual information about the Bighorn Mountains can be given through the
store. |
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Accommodations
Options: |
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Clear Creek Bed & Breakfast built in 1883, a
beautiful and very well managed place to stay, where you will enjoy home made bread for
breakfast! $65.00 - $85.00 |
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Mansion House Inn located on Main Street Buffalo,
a Virginian Style Bed & Breakfast.
Every room looks different. $40.00 - $70.00 |
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Mountain View Motel consists of Western decor log
cabins located at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains, and very convenient to downtown
Buffalo. $49.00 - $72.00 |
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Occidental
Hotel located on Main Street in Buffalo. A living history Hotel,
beautifully restored rooms with original furniture. Every room has different
furniture. Continental breakfast included. $100.00 - $185.00 |
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Optional
tours:
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Full day guided tour
at “Little Bighorn Battlefield” &
the “Rosebud Battle” in Montana. |
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Full day at the Powder River Country of Northern Wyoming |
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1-2
days at “Yellowstone National Park” |
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