Fort Bridger Travel Guide

 Yaqui Says:  One interesting fact is the Commanders quarters, which is a lovely Victorian, was sold and moved off the property during the dark times of abandonment. The individual who bought this huge home, disassembled it and stored it. Do you believe that? So when it came time the... 

 Yaqui Says:  Although, many of the original buidlings are gone or in decay, the ones that are left are special. They stand now in their original sites so you can see maybe how the fort was arranged. The 1880 barracks housed the military when they were stationed here, but now it is where... 

 Yaqui Says:  This wagon belonged to Judge W. A. Carter, a pioneer rancher. It nicely covered under a cover to keep it preserved.Site Grounds open year-round 8 a.m. to sunset, daily.MuseumMay 1-Sept. 30: 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Daily. Weekends and by appointment when staff is available.Oct. 9... 

 Yaqui Says:  This is the 1887 Guard House. It kind of sits all by itself. I am surprised that someone hadn't bought it, but maybe because it was too small. Still, I am glad it is still there.Site Grounds open year-round 8 a.m. to sunset, daily.MuseumMay 1-Sept. 30: 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m.... 

 Yaqui Says:  The marker reads:Fort BridgerEstablished in 1858As a military post AsloPony ExpressStationAnd on the Old Oregon TrailYou know, you have to appreciate the hardship our ancestors experienced. Bad enough having hoofing it across the plains, rocky mountains, and the harsh summer... 

 atufft Says:  A famous dog is buried at Fort Bridger. There have been several books written about this mutt, and frankly his grave site is as good as it gets even for humans. 

 atufft Says:  Every year, there's a celebration anniversary for Fort Bridger, and during the centennial celebration, a facsimile Fort Bridger stockade was constructed by volunteers. The work is showing some age now, but it otherwise an excellent representation of what Fort Bridger may... 

 atufft Says:  Nothing remains of Jim Bridger's original wooden stockade, bu behind the museum are the remains of some original foundations and a wall erected during the Mormon period. This has been repaired with concrete and so poorly preserved except for the roof built over it. This wall... 

 atufft Says:  Fort Bridger has a very nice museum with both authentic artifacts found at the fort and creative displays that show the various epics with the life of the fort. The bookstore and gift shop is well stocked and worth browsing. 

 atufft Says:  Most of the white washed buildings at Fort Bridger were built during its use as a US Army military post. There are the barracks and a guard house. Many buildings are gone, with only scant evidence of foundations available for the visitor now within lawn areas. 

 atufft Says:  Near the entrance to Fort Bridger, shrouded within a forest, are the remains of an old motel built in the early 30's, perhaps. This is private property and not open to the public, but it seems worth saving somehow.