While back home for winter break I went to Casper’s “Seven Wonders” and used up three hours of my life doing this proclaimed scavenger hunt. Looking in hindsight it could have been better had I gone with someone to joke around with, or even brought my dog along who would have enjoyed the walk regardless if these wonders were worthwhile.
The Lookout Point, an optical illusion, a “magic mirror”, a miniature amphitheatre, a giant tower, a staircase and a giant clock are the wonders.
Most of these wonders are in downtown Casper. The two that are not are on Casper Mountain Road. It had snowed the previous day so making it up to those two locations was impossible.
The first wonder is Lookout Point, which is halfway up the mountain. The lookout gives a view of the entire city. In my personal opinion Lookout Point is best at night when all of the city lights are on.
Next on Casper Mountain Road is this supposed optical illusion that there is a down slope that looks like you are driving up a hill. The idea is that you put your car into neutral and roll uphill. Again, this road was way too icy and it was also too busy to be putting my car into neutral to just roll along.
The rest of the wonders are downtown and walking around was nice given that I usually just sit inside. However, there was a little hassle in trying to avoid being close to people.
One of the wonders dubbed the “magic mirror” is simply a mirror by the entrance to the Fashion Crossroads store. This was the most underwhelming of all the wonders as it is simply a mirror.
At the library there is a miniature amphitheatre by the entrance. This amphitheatre has been called the “echo chamber.”
One reason why this little adventure would be better with a friend is it would make you seem less cooky, or at least feel less cooky, when making random noises at the echo chamber.
There is a giant tower in the center of downtown called the “egg beater”. It’s over 100 feet of concrete. It used to have signs for Wells Fargo at the top, but they were taken down in 2017 because the signs had become a safety hazard.
It looks like Saurmon’s tower from Lord of the Rings because it rises above all of the buildings in Casper and, therefore, is hard to miss. This wonder is certainly interesting, but the looks of disrepair are starting to become more noticeable.
The last wonders are in separate alleyways. One wonder is a big, black, metal staircase. It looks neat but as far as it goes for being a wonder, it’s just a spiral staircase that sits there as staircases do.
The final wonder is the only thing I did not know existed prior to hunting down all of the wonders. In one alleyway there is a giant clock.
The clock seems to be stuck at about 5:25. After having grown up in Casper, it is nice to know this exists like how it is nice to know an obscure fact about mythology or history.
Overall, the scavenger hunt was the most enjoyable part of looking for these wonders. It seems like making your own scavenger hunt and driving around with a friend would have the same effect though.
The hidden clock from the alleyway. The clock can also be seen from the parking garage that is next to it. Photo by Kristen Cheser 
The spiral staircase is one of the two wonders tucked away in the alleys. Photo by Kristen Cheser 
Another view of Casper Mountain Road leading towards Casper. Photo by Kristen Cheser 
A view of Casper Mountain from Casper Mountain Road. The first two of the seven wonders are located here. As seen in the picture, the roads are icy, making these activities not practical this time of the years. Photo by Kristen Cheser 
The “magic mirror” reflecting the front entrance to the store, Fashion Crossroads. Photo by Kristen Cheser 
The “echo chamber” is located at the entrance to the Natrona County Library. In the center the plaque reads “LaFrances Sullivan Memorial Court.” Photo by Kristen Cheser 
The “eggbeater” located in downtown Casper used to have signs advertising for Wells Fargo that were taken down in 2017. Photo by Kristen Cheser
