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Pow Camp Douglas DOUGLAS Ayres Natural Bridge Park at 100 Page 13 Dinos Page 10 Dinosaurs AND GLENROCK ACTIVITIES GUIDE Railroad Museum Page 10 Rodeo Page 14 Page 18 Jackalopes WYOMING CONVERSECOUNTYTOURISM.COM JACKALOPE Situated on the banks of the North Platte River, Douglas is known for the world-famous jackalope, a cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope. Jackalope Square, home to a larger- than-life jackalope statue, provides a one-of-a kind photo backdrop. Post your photos with #JackalopeCity! Read more about the Legend of the Jackalope on page 18. VISITOR CENTER NORTH 307-358-2950 121 Brownfield Rd. PLATTE RIVER Winter Hours A walk along Douglas’ 9 a.m.-4 p.m. expansive pathway system is always Monday-Saturday enjoyable, especially in the morning and Closed Sunday evening hours when the wildlife is most prevalent. The concrete sidewalk — perfect for walking, running Summer Hours and bicycling — follows the North Platte River. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday If you enjoy taking photographs, be sure to bring 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday your camera. There’s an abundance of wildlife, Closed Sunday including numerous species of birds, that live along the pathway. NORTH PLATTE RIVER A concrete pathway runs adjacent to the North Platte River where it makes its way through the Douglas community. JACKALOPE DAYS 2020 Located east of the Celebrate Jackalope Days in Douglas July 11-14. Events downtown area, it’s perfect include a car show, vendors, live entertainment, a street for walking, jogging, dance, beer garden and much more! Go to jackalope. skating, biking and wildlife org for more information. watching! 2 DOUGLAS AND GLENROCK DOWNTOWN DOUGLAS Boutique shops, book stores and FIND ADVENTURE IN historic buildings line the streets of downtown Douglas. They’re within easy walking distance of Jackalope Square. Dining options in DOUGLAS#Jackalope the downtown area include pizza, City cafes, and a Japanese restaurant. EVENING ENTERTAINMENT WATER PARK Downtown Douglas is the perfect place to wind Water lovers and thrill seekers are encouraged to down at the end of the day. Enjoy a tasty burger and visit the towering slides at Douglas’ water park. challenge your family to a game of bowling at House Located at the edge of Washington Park, the of Pinz, enjoy a cold one at Headstrong Brewery or grab a pizza at Friendz Pizzeria! facilities include a smaller slide and water games for younger children. Older visitors will enjoy the two “The Yard,” at historic Hotel LaBonte offers shuffle large slides. board, ping pong, darts, pool, electronic games and a big-screen TV. GOLF COURSE On the community’s southern edge, an 18-hole golf Movies are shown nightly at the historic Princess course offers a fun-filled and scenic outing. Golfers Theater. Movie goers enjoy a modern screen and enjoy the vistas of the Laramie Mountain Range on sound, yet appreciate the nostalgic feeling the century- the southern skyline. The course is ranked as one of old theater delivers. Just up the street Headstrong the top in Wyoming! The club house is known for its Brewery is the perfect place to gather with friends and fun atmosphere and great food. enjoy a cold micro-brew. MEET SIR BARTON Sir Barton, America’s first triple crown winner, lived out his final years on a ranch near Douglas. A statue commemorating the speedy stallion stands in Washington Park located east of the downtown area. ACTIVITIES GUIDE 3 RIDE INTO HISTORIC ImportantGLENROCK chapters in American DEER CREEK MUSEUM history are told in Glenrock From the emigrant trails to the Pony Express and the and across the surrounding telegraph, Glenrock’s history is heavily intertwined with some of the most colorful chapters in American history. countryside. It’s the early day tale That story is told at the community’s Deer Creek Museum. of the West we know today. Very near the museum, travelers can see the Rock in the Glen. The rock serves as the community’s namesake and was a register for emigrants who traveled through this area along the historic trails. VISITOR INFO GLENROCK TOWN HALL 307-436-9294 219 S. 3rd St. Hours Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. TRAIN BRIDGE ROCK IN THE GLEN A 1911 bridge, built by Rock in the Glen, the American Bridge accessed very near the Company, is reminiscent Deer Creek Museum, of the railroad that once served as a register for ran through Glenrock. travelers on the pioneer Today the rail ballast, trails that passed through including the bridge, here. It is also the serves as a walking Glenrock community’s path through the namesake. community. 4 DOUGLAS AND GLENROCK DEER CREEK PARK HOTEL HIGGINS The 1850s brought Hotel Higgins, located just up the street and also on a trading post, the National Register, celebrated its grand opening appropriately named Deer on May 19, 1917 proudly offering, “steam heated Creek Station, to the area. rooms and hot and cold In 1860 and 1861 Pony running water.” To this Express Riders raced day, Hotel Higgins is a through present-day wonderful place to stay Glenrock carrying the nation’s mail at then record and dine. Their outdoor speed. In 1861 the telegraph replaced the riders and patio is the perfect place Deer Creek Station became a relay point for telegraph to spend a summer messages. Glenrock’s community park, located near evening. the union of the North Platte River and Deer Creek, is a great place to enjoy this historic area. THE PALEON Just across the street from DOWNTOWN GLENROCK the Higgins, Glenrock’s Let’s visit downtown Glenrock for more sightseeing. Paleontological Museum The Commerce Block, located at the heart of (DinosaursWyoming.com) downtown and constructed in 1917, is reminiscent is home to an amazing array of dinosaur bones and of the community’s oil boom. Thanks to the work of geological treasures. Discover more on pages 10-11! local residents, the building is the centerpiece of the downtown area and listed on the National Register HISTORIC PATHWAY of Historic Places. Glenrock’s community pathway is a great place for an evening stroll. Once the route of the railroad, the path crosses a train bridge built in 1911. Glenrock.org RIDE THE PONY EXPRESS Glenrock made history as a communication hub. Between 1860 and 1861 riders for the infamous Pony Express changed horses here at Deer Creek Station. As technology progressed Glenrock the racing riders were replaced Paleontological Museum and Deer Creek Station became a Find out more on telegraph station. The story is told pages 10-11 in the local Deer Creek Museum. ACTIVITIES GUIDE 5 ALL ABOARD FOR A Douglas took its beginnings along the RAILROAD MUSEUM railroad tracks and The Douglas Railroad Museum RAILROAD trains continue to be an & Visitor Center is housed in the important part of the historic FE & MV Railroad Passenger Depot. The building is listed on the community’s culture and National Historic Register and is economy. They’re also surrounded by seven historic railcars, reflected in many of the including the Chicago Burlington buildings and businesses and Quincy Railroad 4-8-4 Steam across the community. Locomotive #5633. Visitors to the museum are invited to go inside many of the rail cars, including a day coach, a dining car and a sleeper, as well as a little red caboose that was opened to visitors in 2019! And ask to see the model train on display in the back room. SAFETY FIRST MUSEUM Safety is a priority EVENTS when viewing In addition trains. Please to housing remember to fascinating keep yourself train memorabilia, the and your property Railroad Museum also clear of the hosts several special events tracks. throught the year for youths and adults. Find out more at ConverseCountyToruism.com. 6 DOUGLAS AND GLENROCK ADVENTURE RAILROADTRAIN-THEMED LUNCH! COAL TRAINS IN ACTION Two downtown restaurants in the Douglas About 18 miles north of community offer train themed menus. The Douglas on Highway 59, mile- Depot Restaurant, located at 100 S. Walnut long coal trains can be seen Street, is housed in a former train station. crossing a bridge above the The restaurant, featuring big burgers and highway. As travelers make their steaks, offers entrées with names like, “The way toward Bill, 35 miles north Trainwreck.” Those seeking a deli-style lunch of Douglas, trains frequent the are encouraged to visit the Whistle Stop north-south tracks. The Powder Mercantile located at 200 S. 3rd Street in River Basin, located north of Douglas. The restaurant’s sandwiches, salads Douglas, supplies much of the nation’s coal. and wraps carry train names like “The Roundhouse,” and “The Those who would like to see trains coming and going Smokestack.” from the coal mines are encouraged to venture further north. Forty-five miles north of Douglas, take a right on Antelope Coal Mine Road. Traveling the route delivers a birds eye view of Wyoming coal mining and trains at work. BILL, WYOMING Penny’s Diner, at 3522 N. Highway 59 in Bill, is a great place for dinner, and is open 24 hours a day. The diner is adjacent to the Travelodge, a hotel built to accommodate railroad employees but open to the general public. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES FOR TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS LOST SPRINGS GLENROCK, WYOMING Train enthusiasts leaving Those traveling west toward Douglas traveling east also Casper are encouraged to stop have an opportunity to see trains in Glenrock and see the 1911 in action. Stop in the community train bridge that serves as the of Lost Springs, located along entryway to the community park. Highway 18/20. From the community park, Need a break from the car? Take a stroll down trains can be seen making their way down the the community pathway, built along the former triple tracks.
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