Point of Rocks, frequently referred to as the “Almond Stage Station” or “Rock Point,” was originally built to accommodate travelers on the Overland State in the early 1860s. Visitors to Point of Rocks can find the remnants of the original Almond Stage Station built in 1862. The town has seen a fascinating transformation from dusty trailtown, to railroad stop, to coal-mining mecca, to modern-day attraction. This is also a fantastic gateway to the beautiful Green River and Flaming Gorge National Park, both recreational hotspots that attract thrill-seekers and nature-lovers alike. .
Discover the Oregon Trail (the route that once served as the gateway to the American West). With this Self-Drive Package visit the cities located on the south of this historic pass. Start in Missouri, visiting Kansas City. Then, continue through Nebraska State, spending nice moments in Lincoln and North Platte (from Buffalo Bill, railroad wonders to the veterans memorial`s glory, the place offers attractions, activities, and events for all the visit). Continue to Wyoming with stays in Cheyenne (the world`s largest outdoor rodeo, and railroad capital) and Point of Rocks. In Idaho, explore; Indian Rocks Park Boise (the state capital city). Finally, visit Oregon and cities like Umatilla Natl. Park (in the Blue Mountains, one of the best places in Oregon, for nature lovers with diverse trails for hiking, running, mountain bikes, camping and rafting), and Portland. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
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Driving Time
Kansas City, MO - Lincoln, NE: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Lincoln, NE - North Platte, NE: 3 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
North Platte, NE - Cheyenne, WY: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Cheyenne, WY - Point of Rocks, WY: 3 hrs. 25 mins. approx.
Point of Rocks, WY - Salt Lake City, UT: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Salt Lake City, UT - Black Rock Desert, NV: 7 hrs. 30 mins. approx.
Black Rock Desert, NV - Reno, NV: 3 hrs. 55 mins. approx.
Reno, NV- Sacramento, CA: 2 hrs. 25 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Springfield–Des Moines: 5 hr 6 min approx.
Des Moines–Omaha: 2 hrs approx.
Omaha– Grand Island: 2 hrs 15 mins approx.
Grand Island– Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock: 4hrs 53 mins approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock– Casper: 2 hr 47 mins approx.
Casper- Point of Rocks: 3 hr. 2 mins. approx.
Point of Rocks- Salt Lake City: 3 hrs 12 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Bloomington, IL Airport - Springfield, IL: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Springfield, IL - Des Moines, IA: 5 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
Des Moines, IA - Omaha, NE: 2 hrs. approx.
Omaha, NE - Grand Island, NE: 2 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Grand Island, NE - North Platte, NE: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
North Platte, NE - Cheyenne, WY: 3 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Cheyenne, WY - Point of Rocks, WY: 3 hrs. 25 mins. approx.
Point of Rocks, WY - Salt Lake City, UT: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.