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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Buford

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Buford, Wyoming

Updated January 30, 2014

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From legendary outlaw hideouts and prehistoric fossil beds, to a centuries-old Native American rock formation and a critical landmark along the Oregon Trail, Wyoming is packed with storied sites worth seeing. Here’s 10 fascinating stops to get you started.

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Unusual Attractions in Buford

Buford, Wyoming

Buford, Wyoming: Population 0

One of the smallest towns in the United States.
Tree in the Rock

Buford, Wyoming

Tree in the Rock

Miraculous tree that seems to sprout out of solid rock.
The Ames Brothers Pyramid

Buford, Wyoming

Ames Brothers Pyramid

A monument to the egos of two railroad magnates that fell into decline along with their careers.
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Lincoln Highway Memorial

Laramie, Wyoming

Lincoln Highway Monument

The high point on the 16th president's eponymous roadway is marked by a massive version of his head.
10 miles from Buford

Laramie, Wyoming

Matthew Shepard Memorial Bench

It is the only marker for one of the most famous hate crimes in American history. There are no other memorials for him in the entire state.
19 miles from Buford

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Roberts Ranch

16,500-acre ranch filled with American heritage, geological wonders, and a giant pile of tires is the crown jewel of an intriguing tug-of-war.
23 miles from Buford
Mothers and fawns stroll through the base’s historic housing area.

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Pronghorn of F.E. Warren Air Force Base

The same security that protects our nukes accidentally protected a gentle herd of antelope.
23 miles from Buford
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