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Parks in WyomingHome > Park Locator > Parks in Wyoming Drag the map with your mouse, or click icons to see park names. Devils Tower National Monument The nearly vertical monolith known as Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet above the meandering Belle Fourche River. The rolling hills of this 1,347 acre park are covered with pine forests, deciduous woodlands, and prairie grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are abundant. Fort Laramie National Historic Site In 1834, where the Cheyenne and Arapaho travelled, traded and hunted, a fur trading post was created. Soon to be known as Fort Laramie. In 1849 as the Gold Rush of California drew more westward, Fort Laramie became a military post, and for the next 41 years, would shape major events as the struggle between two cultures for domination of the northern plains increased into conflict. In 1876, Fort Laramie served as an anchor for military operations, communication, supply and logistics during the "Great Sioux War." Fossil Butte National Monument This 50-million year old lake bed is one of the richest fossil localities in the world. Recorded in limestone are dynamic and complete paleoecosystems that spanned two million years. Preservation is so complete that it allows for detailed study of climate change and its effects on biological communities. Grand Teton National Park Grand Teton National Park protects stunning mountain scenery and a diverse array of wildlife. Rising over 7000 feet above the valley known as Jackson Hole, the Teton Range dominates the park’s skyline. . John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway The parkway provides a natural link between the Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton and contains features characteristic of both areas. 
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