In the days of the Wild West and Manifest Destiny, all roads led to Casper—the city was sited at the nexus of a number of important trails of the time, including the Oregon Trail, the Pony Express route, the Mormon Trail, the Bozeman Trail, the California Trail, and the Bridger Trail. Today the nexus is more that of the past as represented by traditional agriculture coupled with the future of energy and conservation. Casper is the geographic heart of Wyoming and keeps the economy pulsing with oil and gas exploration, thriving livestock ranches, and a burgeoning tourist industry.