South Pass City, Wyoming

A state historic site full of well maintained buildings and museum exhibits about the life in the town during the late 1800's and the nearby gold mine. The sign entering town lists the population as 4 people, 2 dogs, and 3 cats. A great and interesting stop miles off the beaten track on a dirt road. We liked it much better than the rebuilt touristy west towns in Montana.

This is the one room school. Small desks for small kid go up front!

After the walking tour we went gold panning. They bring dirt from the old mine.

Sam was excited about the garnets in the mix.

This is the gold we found. Can you see it??