The Underrated Wyoming Landmark Everyone Needs To See At Least Once
By Kim Magaraci|Published June 06, 2018
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Kim Magaraci
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
Wyoming’s wild lands have been known for centuries as beautiful, impressive and intimidating. Pioneers forged their way from Fort Laramie to the Star Valley on the way to the West Coast. Though many fell in love with the land and chose to stay in the Cowboy State, countless others continued on their journey over the dangerous Rocky Mountains, through the Cascades, and to the Willamette Valley. One of the legendary landmarks they looked for along the way was Independence Rock.
The goal for travelers on the Oregon, Mormon and California Trails was to reach Independence Rock by, well, Independence Day.
Though Independence Rock was a sign that the toughest part of their journey was still to come, if they made it by the 4th of July, they could reach their destination before snowfall made the trek nearly impossible.
From the top, take in a view of the Wild West, and try to picture yourself in a traveler's shoes. While we can get in our cars and head home, they still had months of dangerous travel ahead.
