It was besieged frequently by Chief Red Cloud and his warriors before the trail and the fort were closed in 1868. Fort McKinney was originally built near old Fort Reno and was re-established on a site on Clear Creek, near Buffalo. The property is now the Veterans' Home of Wyoming, a home for senior citizens. All of this Indian vs cavalry conflict is commemorated in the Jim Gatchell Museum in Buffalo. The area has more than a few guest ranches with mainly cabin accom-modations ranging from rustic to deluxe.
Riding is the primary recreation.
There are 18 luxurious log cabins containing fireplaces and kitchens with family meals served in the lodge dining room. The facility is equipped with a hot tub, fishing is nearby and there is a children's program. A much smaller and more intimate ranch is the Rafter Y Ranch, on the slope of the Big Horn Mountains 18 miles northwest of Buffalo. Again, there are log cabins and buffet meals are served in the lodge. V Bar F Cattle Ranch is a B and B ranch with rooms in the home or in a guest house.