Douglas, Wyoming Hotels

This is the current conditions weather report for Douglas. The report was made 63 minutes ago, at 03:53 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 8 miles per hour / 13 kilometers per hour from the eastsoutheast (110°). The temperature was 63°F / 17°C, with a dew-point at 63°F / 17°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.03 inHg / 1018 hPa. The relative humidity was 42%. The skies were clear.

Douglas is located on the banks of the North Platte River, and is named for Stephen A. Douglas, U.S. Senator.Douglas' location affords excellent access to nearby sights. Medicine Bow National Forest is located nearby, as is Thunder Basin National Grassland and Ayres Natural Bridge. The town of Douglas is also known as the home of Douglas Herrick, creator of the jackalope, and thus the town in 1985 was named the "Home of the Jackalope" by the state of Wyoming. In addition, Douglas is the location of the Wyoming State Fair, held every summer and known for its rodeo and animal competitions. Also on the fairgrounds is the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum, a collection of pioneer and Native American relics pertaining to the history of Converse County.

The former Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad passenger depot in Douglas is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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