Fort Laramie Rendezvous takes town back

Amaya Whelan dances with other members of the Wind River Indian Dancers at the Fort Laramie Rendezvous. The rendezvous is a historical celebration reenacting life in the west from 1804 to 1840. For more photos, check out our gallery.

FORT LARAMIE – In the early to mid-1800s, Fort Laramie was a gathering place for mountain men, fur traders and other journeyers through the West.

On June 15-17, residents and tourists alike experienced a mountain man rendezvous during the annual Fort Laramie Rendezvous, traditionally held every Father’s Day weekend.



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