History & Western Culture
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Oldest Building in the World!List Item 1
The Famous Dinosaur Cabin
Soon to be moved to Medicine Bow's Museum!
The building located at Como Bluff was built in the 1930s and is composed of dinosaur bones and mortar. The owners would like to donate it to the Medicine Bow Museum, have it moved there, repaired, and rehabilitated. The moving of the old, heavy building is tricky and expensive.
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Medicine Bow MuseumList Item 2
The Medicine Bow Museum is comprised of a group of buildings and displays including the old railroad depot, the Owen Wister cabin, various machines, a caboose, and the soon-to-be-moved Dinosaur Cabin!
It is located in the old railroad depot, across the highway from the Virginian Hotel.
The Museum is in need of two board members. Interested persons should bring a letter of intent to the museum or Town Hall or call Sharon Biamon at 307-703-8084.
We will also be having our regular monthly meetings for the Museum Board and the Friends of the Medicine Bow Museum on the 1st Wednesday of every month through October, at the council chambers at 2 pm.
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The Historic Virginian HotelList Item 3
While in Medicine Bow, stop in at the Virginian Hotel to see the antiques and historic documents on display throughout. Paintings by the famous western artist, Charlie Russell are purported to be painted on the walls behind the wallpaper in some guest rooms.
The Virginian Hotel has a colorful history and at one time was the most expensive-to-build hotel west of the Mississippi.
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Mexican TerritoryList Item 4
Medicine Bow was part Mexico until the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo after the Mexican-American War.
Two artists, Marco Ramirez & David Taylor, installed 47 steel obelisks along the original 1821 Northern Mexican border. The title of this vast work is DeLIMITations.
A monument stands in the side yard at the northeast corner of Sage St. & Maple St.
Outdoor Activities
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Frisbee Golf at the Park
Visiting players have said our new Frisbee Golf Course at the town park is excellent! Bring your own equipment or borrow from the Lions Club. Call Shane at (307)710-4045 to borrow equipment. A returnable deposit is required.
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East Allen Lake
A small lake just south of town, it is on the migratory route for many wild birds.
A boat ramp is available.
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Walker-Jenkins LakeList Item 3
Walker-Jenkins lake was formed from a reclaimed mine. The rainbows and browns grow large and wary. The public access includes a fairly easy climb down a hill. There is bank and muddy beach fishing around the entire lake. It is often windy, so spin casting is the norm. Fly fishing is possible on calm mornings or with heavier rods, and it's exciting to see a school of trout swimming in the shallows towards a dry fly, only to refuse it and glide back to the deep water.
A nice, sheltered picnic area is provided by the parking lot and stream.
Take Hwy. 487 north to about the 33 mile marker. Turn right at the brown public fishing sign and travel about 2 miles down the road to the access point. It is well marked with a good parking lot.
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Wheatland Reservoir #3
Fishing and boating 10 Miles East of town. Big trout and walleye swim this lake providing a challenge to the angler. Boatramp, parking, and restrooms available.
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Diamond Lake
Near McFadden, WY off of Hwy. 13 about 30 miles from Medicine Bow. Great rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing. A nice dock for those with limited mobility. Two boat ramps make launching easy.
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Seminoe State Park
180 miles of shoreline make this one of Wyoming's largest reservoirs. For anglers, this annually stocked reservoir offers large trout and fighting walleye. Three campgrounds and numerous picnic areas are available.
Picture courtesy of WY State Parks
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The "Miracle Mile" on the North Platte RiverList Item 4
Known locally as "the mile," this 6 mile tailwater fishery sits between Kortes Dam and Pathfinder Reservoir. The consistant cool water temperatures make for big fish. Whether fishing with spinners, or with nymphs, the fishing is tremendous. Easily accessed from Medicine Bow, this is a bucket list destination for anglers.
Campsites, bathrooms, and picnic areas are plentiful.
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Wick/Beumee Wildlife Habitat Management Area
Primarily an elk habitat area (closed to the public during the winter to protect elk range), this huge area provides opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
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Snowy Range & Medicine Bow National Forest
A one to two hour drive from Medicine Bow, a trip over the Snowy Range on Hwy. 130 is truly scenic. From high plain through pine forest to alpine glade, the drive encompasses the views and beauty of the area. The road reaches 10,847 ft (3,300m) in elevation. Watch for moose in the meadows.
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Rock Creek
Public Access is on Hwy. 13 just south of McFadden. This brushy stream has brookies, rainbows, and an occasional brown.
