Casper was settled on the banks of the Platte River in 1888 prior to the arrival of the Chicago and North Western Railway. As the point of convergence for all major westward trails (Oregon, Mormon, Bridger, Bozeman, and Pony Express), the community developed as a crossroads to the West and North West.

The name "Casper" was the misspelling of the railroad clerk who filed the plat for the town as it was supposed to be spelled "Caspar" after Fort Caspar.

It is the second-largest city in Wyoming with a population of approximately 49,000 and offers a variety of things to do. There is a diversity of terrain to view, wildlife to see and attractions to enjoy, including museums, historical sites, rodeos and more. The largest mall in central Wyoming is located in Casper and a vigorous downtown area offers plenty of restaurants and a diverse blend of shops to make a stop pleasurable.