Have you ever visited Fort Laramie National Historic Park in Wyoming? Once a bustling military post and vital stop along the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails, it played a key role in westward expansion and frontier life. We visited for the first time recently, arriving just before sunset—and somehow ended up with the whole place to ourselves. The fading light and empty parade grounds made it feel like I’d stepped straight into the 1800s. If you’ve been, which building impressed you the most

The historic garden at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is in bloom, and will only get better as summer unfolds! 🌻🐝 Flowers, fruits, and vegetables grow here just as they did nearly 200 years ago, tended with care by National Park Service volunteers. The garden is open daily from dawn to dusk. Plus, today, you can explore the inside of Fort Vancouver for FREE in honor of Juneteenth, a National Park Fee-Free Day! (9 AM – 4 PM) 🌲 | Visit Vancouver WA