On our way out to Fort Fetterman we passed these inquisitive antelope. They were resting/having lunch in the rancher's field. They were several small groups having lunch this day.
The entrance into the Fort Fetterman Historic Site.
This was our official greeter. As we parked the car, this guy came out from around the building to show us the way to the entrance of the building.
I forgot the dogs name but he had a strange quirk about him. As you can see he was staring at shadows and would chase them around. Quite a site to see. Life on the plains is still interesting (to a point). If I start chasing/staring at shadows, someone please shoot me.
This is one of only two building left from the original Fort. The fort was established as a military post in 1867. Inside is a restored officers' quarters and a small scale of the fort and its numerous buildings.
This is the other building that remains (the ordnance warehouse). Inside are numerous interpretive exhibits and artifacts of the fort's history, Fetterman City and its Indian predecessors.
Trying to take pictures of some of the items was difficult (as you will see from some of the photos). The lighting, etc. is something I just haven't quite figures out how to get around. Sunshine through windows, etc.
A wagon train out on the prairie.
There was quite an extensive display of photos of some of the Indians which I found interesting. Hopefully you will too.
As we left the Fort and headed back towards town, our little antelope friends were near the fence to greet us as we passed.
We also came across this small herd of horses outside enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.
the dogs name was Sidney, but unfortunately she is no longer the greeter at ft fetterman, she got loose and was hit by a car, but im sure she is there in spirit
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad about Sid. I met her at Fetterman on June 8, 2010. She rode on the 4-wheeler with her dad the park ranger. I too have a photo of her. She followed us all over the grounds. My guess was, she was the boss at Fort Fetterman. Her dad was a nice man. I'm sure Sid had a great life.
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