Saturday, September 13
Bozeman Trail Tour
The Bozeman Trail passed through the Powder River Valley east of Kaycee for only a short time, but this area was the stage where early explorers, travelers, trappers, the U.S. military, the Indian Wars, and even missionaries played their part in Western expansion.
The fascinating and little-known history of these people and events will be shared by knowledgeable local historians as you travel by bus eastward from Kaycee through the Powder River Country. This year’s tour will take place on Saturday, September 13.
Some of the famous sites and events explored on this guided historical tour include:
- 1834 Portuguese Fort of Antonio Montero, trapper
- German Lutheran Mission Station where missionaries attempted to minister to natives
- The Bozeman Trail
- The Townsend Wagon Train Fight along the Bozeman Trail
- U.S. Military Cantonment Reno and Fort Reno sites
- Cattle Baron Moreton Frewen’s “Castle” site at 76 Ranch Headquarters
- Notable homestead sites and community sites
The tour cost is $95 per person, which includes lunch at Fort Reno, and begins in Kaycee at 8:30 a.m. Registration is required in advance and space is limited on the bus, so sign up early.
For the registration form, click here.
WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2025
WHERE: Hoofprints of the Past Museum, 344 Nolan Ave., Kaycee, WY 82639
