Memorial Day through Labor Day you can visit the “Windows on the Past” High Plains Archaeological Dig site. This archaeological excavation was a field study for the Archaeology/Anthropology students from the University of Wyoming. Visitors can view the actual excavation tiers dating back to prehistoric finds over 10,000 years ago and up to the surface trash midden used by the homesteaders and early Pine Buffs towns people in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. The site is now housed in a building for protection and includes the complete history of the study depicted on panels with pictures, descriptions, and artifacts.
You can drive to the site or walk to the site from the rest area. If walking is your pleasure, there is a path that leads from the rest area and goes over the bluffs, along the way you can view the beautiful wild flowers and wildlife. To drive there go North on Parsons to stop sign hang a left on Highway 30 go approximately .3 miles roughly 2 blocks and you will see a dirt road on your left next to Pine Bluffs Weed and Pest building, turn left. Your are now on Muddy Creek Drive, take the road under the overpass. The excavation site is visible after you are through the overpass and it will be off to your left.
High Plains Archaeological Dig
Address:
810 Muddy Creek Dr.
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
Phone:
(307) 245-9372
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