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Wyoming Quick Facts

Uniquely Wyoming: the Fort Laramie Rendezvous in June
Must-See: Yellowstone National Park
Most Unusual: Shoes Made From Big Nose George in Rawlins
Highest Point: Gannett Peak, 13,804 feet
Food to Try: Elk jerky and fry bread

What to Do in Wyoming

1 Ski at Jackson Hole

2 Watch for moose in the Grand Tetons

3 Look for jackalopes

4 See the Ames Pyramid in Buford

5 Watch Old Faithful geyser erupt

6 View the great blue herons at Hawk Springs Recreation Area


Off The Beaten Path | Wyoming


Wyoming is a stunning state filled with destinations for visitors to enjoy. There are many places with an amazing rugged beauty. Throughout the state there are locations where one can find all sorts of outdoor recreation and fun. Here are a few of Wyoming's great destinations.

Devils Tower National Monument

Devils Tower National Monument is an amazing destination in Wyoming. The Devils Tower rises over 1260 feet above the Belle Fourche River. In fact, this area was the first National Monument, created by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. Visitors to the park can explore woodlands, grasslands and pine forests. Within these beautiful habitats there is an amazing range of wildlife to see, including prairie dogs. In addition, recreational activities about within the National Monument, including hiking on the paved Tower Trail and rock climbing.

Cheyenne Frontier Days
For visitors to Wyoming looking to enjoy some western fun, the Cheyenne Frontier Days is an excellent event to visit. Cheyenne Frontier Days has an amazing rodeo, through the duration of the festival. Visitors to the festival can learn all about the history of the west at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. There are also parades, country music and lots of delicious food.

Bighorn Scenic Byway
This scenic byway crosses the Bighorn National Forest from east to west on US 14. The Bighorn Scenic Byway is an amazing way to explore some of the beauty of the Bighorn National Forest and other beautiful locations in Wyoming. Along this section of highway visitors can see the city of Shell, as well as Shell Canyon and Shell Falls among other amazing sites. Travelers on the byway will find many points to stop, hike, explore and have a great time.

Medicine Bow Mountains
Visitors to Wyoming can experience some wilderness in the Medicine Bow Mountains. The majestic peaks rise over the landscape, providing amazing views and an excellent destination for recreation and sightseeing. The Medicine Bow National Forest is an ideal place to explore some of the state's wilderness. Recreational opportunities include camping, fishing and more. The National Forest is also an amazing wildlife habitat and provides excellent opportunities to see wildlife in their natural habitat.

Buffalo Bill Historic Center
The Buffalo Bill Historic Center is a great destination for those visitors to Wyoming trying to learn about the history of the west and Wyoming. Within the center there are five different museums in one. Visitors can learn all about the history of Buffalo Bill at the Buffalo Bill Museum. In addition, the Buffalo Bill Historic Center includes The Draper Museum of Natural History, the Whitney Gallery of Western Art, the Plains Indians Museum, and the Cody Firearms Museum. Together this collection of museums make an excellent destination for those visitors interested in history.

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Within this amazing recreational area is a most stunning landscape. The sheer cliffs tower 1000 feet above the Bighorn River. Visitors can enjoy all sorts of recreation including amazing fishing, even ice fishing during the winter. In addition to hiking in the beautiful terrain, visitors can boat on Bighorn Lake. The Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area also preserves four historic ranches, which provide an interesting window into the history of the west. Visitors can enjoy the spectacular views the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area provides at the Devil Canyon Overlook.

Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole is a great all around destination in Wyoming. It is an excellent place to find year-round outdoor adventure. During the summer vacationers to Wyoming can enjoy plenty of beautiful camping, boating, hiking, rafting and much more. In the winter, there are many other recreational activities to enjoy skiing and snowboarding at world class resorts, as well as many more winter activities. Jackson Hole is also located in close proximity to both Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.


Wyoming | Fun and Funky Things to Do

The fantastic state of Wyoming has many amazing attractions and destinations. For those visitors that are looking for something on the fun or funky side, here are a few of the interesting destinations that Wyoming has to offer.

Ames Pyramid
Located near Buford, the Ames Pyramid is a fantastic destination to for seekers of interesting roadside attractions. The pyramid stands along commemorating the Ames Brothers who played an influential role in the creating of railroads in the west.

Big Boy Steam Engine
Those visitors to Wyoming that love trains and those that do not will both be fascinated by this Wyoming attraction. The Big Boy Steam Engine, located in Cheyenne is the largest steam locomotive in the world..

Ivinson Mansion
This impressive amnion located in Laramie is an excellent destination to take a tour and learn about some of the history of Laramie as well as the fascinating history of the home. The mansion was built in the late 1890s by the Ivinson Family. The building later became a Girls School and today it is home to the Laramie Plains Museum. Visitors to this destination can enjoy tours of the historic home as well as learn about the history of Wyoming as well

Shoes Made From Big Nose George
Within the collection of Big Nose George artifacts at the Carbon County Museum in Rawlins, Wyoming there are a pair of shoes actually made from the skin of Big Nose George. Big Nose George was a horse thief and train robber, he was eventually caught and hanged. After his death a couple of doctors decided to study the body. Today there are is a large collection of Big Nose George artifacts at the museum as well as plenty of other fascinating local history.

Wyoming Dinosaur Center

Travelers interested in prehistory will find the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis a fascinating destination. This center has many exhibits and many mounted dinosaurs for visitors to see and learn about the time period. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center even has fossils from around the world in the collection, and visitors can take tours of Dig Sites where fossils are uncovered.

 

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