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Crimson Dawn Museum & Park
1620 Crimson Dawn Road south of Casper near Hogadon Ski Area (307) 235-1303 |
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| This magical place atop Casper Mountain reflects the life and wondrous imagination of Neal Forsling: painter, storyteller, and one-time homesteader in these parts. Born in Missouri, she came here initially to marry a lawyer in the 1930s, but after a bitter divorce ended up making a life for herself and her children in this area. Later, she married rancher Jim Forsling, who joined in her frontier-style life on the mountain. When he died in a blizzard at the age of 38, she found herself alone again, but her love for the wilderness sustained her. This love was expressed in her artwork and stories, which she shared with area children and adults alike, especially on Midsummer’s Eve. These involved a variety of mystical creatures who lived in the woods nearby, including leprechauns, witches, and forest spirits.
Neal gave her land and her cabin to the county shortly before she passed away in the 1970s. It is now a public park, where visitors may see shrines made by Forsling for her creatures. Her paintings can be seen in the cabin, and every Midsummer’s Eve, a celebration of the mystical takes place here. |
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