{"id":650740,"date":"2025-11-03T18:06:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T18:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/?p=650740"},"modified":"2025-11-04T19:34:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T19:34:23","slug":"top-15-of-the-most-beautiful-places-to-visit-in-wyoming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/north-america\/top-15-of-the-most-beautiful-places-to-visit-in-wyoming\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Most Beautiful Places to Explore in Wyoming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"496\">Wyoming felt like one of the last truly wild states I\u2019ve explored. It\u2019s sparsely populated but packed with natural wonders &#8211; from Yellowstone\u2019s geysers to the Tetons\u2019 jagged peaks and wide-open cowboy country. I spent six weeks exploring its incredible gems, here are my favorites&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>1. Grand Teton National Park&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-650869 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Taggart-Lake.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Taggart Lake - most stunning places to visit in Wyoming\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Taggart-Lake.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Taggart-Lake.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Taggart-Lake.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Taggart-Lake.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Taggart-Lake.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779447\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-the-Grand-Teton-National-Park.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-the-Grand-Teton-National-Park.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-the-Grand-Teton-National-Park.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-the-Grand-Teton-National-Park.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-the-Grand-Teton-National-Park.jpg?resize=1024%2C663&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"663\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-the-Grand-Teton-National-Park.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-the-Grand-Teton-National-Park.jpg?resize=640%2C414&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-the-Grand-Teton-National-Park.jpg?resize=1000%2C647&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-the-Grand-Teton-National-Park.jpg?resize=768%2C497&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779447 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Grand Teton National Park\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My snap of the Grand Teton National Park &#8211; the scenery was so tranquil and pristine!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1365\">This jaw-dropping park totally won me over \u2014 its jagged peaks, alpine lakes, and wildlife-filled valleys made me feel like I\u2019d stepped into a real-life National Geographic spread!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1365\">Just an hour\u2019s drive east from Grand Targhee over the pass into Jackson Hole, I stayed a week soaking in the Tetons\u2019 beauty \u2014 hiking around Jenny and Taggart Lakes (I found it was best to arrive early to beat the crowds), gazing at dreamy views from Signal Mountain, kayaking on the Snake River, and even watching rock climbers tackle Cascade Canyon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Location: <\/b>south of Yellowstone National Park, in the northwestern part of the state<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Taggart+Lake\/@43.703623,-110.7615557,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5353aacf32264117:0x8c0e0fa7a62a77c6!8m2!3d43.7037182!4d-110.7555023!16s%2Fm%2F02pqwc8?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Size: <\/strong>Spans over 310,000 acres<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife: <\/strong>free-roaming moose, bison, elk, and grizzly bears.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grte\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Teton National Park Website<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em>My personal highlights&#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at the trendy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/the-cloudveil-autograph-collection.en-gb.html?aid=318615&amp;label=New_English_EN_GBIE_5226314545-RnYQj%2AqnIkYg15Re%2ASD5mgS634117827792%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atidsa-64415224945%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Aag5226314545%3Acmp108539665&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;all_sr_blocks=709450602_295772688_0_0_0&amp;checkin=2025-10-02&amp;checkout=2025-10-03&amp;dest_id=20151854&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=709450602_295772688_0_0_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=709450602_295772688_0_0_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=709450602_295772688_0_0_0__144592&amp;srepoch=1755614805&amp;srpvid=e98267e83f2202f7&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cloudveil Resort<\/a>, I loved the cozy contemporary decor, the fire pits, the pool views of Snow King Mountain, and the rooftop\u2019s telescopic viewfinder!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Jackson<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779459\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-downtown-Jackson-in-Wyoming.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-downtown-Jackson-in-Wyoming.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-downtown-Jackson-in-Wyoming.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-downtown-Jackson-in-Wyoming.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-downtown-Jackson-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1024%2C637&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"637\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-downtown-Jackson-in-Wyoming.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-downtown-Jackson-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=640%2C398&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-downtown-Jackson-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1000%2C622&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-downtown-Jackson-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=768%2C478&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779459 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Downtown Jackson in Wyoming\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of downtown Jackson in Wyoming &#8211; I really enjoyed I loved wandering its boutique-lined wooden boardwalks filled with caf\u00e9s, art galleries!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779461\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779461\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Jacksons-downtown-%E2%80%94-vintage-cars-Western-storefronts-and-that-iconic-moose-statue.jpg?resize=1024%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Jackson\u2019s downtown \u2014 vintage cars, Western storefronts, and that iconic moose statue!\" width=\"1024\" height=\"625\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Jacksons-downtown-%E2%80%94-vintage-cars-Western-storefronts-and-that-iconic-moose-statue.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Jacksons-downtown-%E2%80%94-vintage-cars-Western-storefronts-and-that-iconic-moose-statue.jpg?resize=640%2C391&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Jacksons-downtown-%E2%80%94-vintage-cars-Western-storefronts-and-that-iconic-moose-statue.jpg?resize=1000%2C610&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Jacksons-downtown-%E2%80%94-vintage-cars-Western-storefronts-and-that-iconic-moose-statue.jpg?resize=768%2C469&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My snapshot of Jackson\u2019s downtown \u2014 I saw vintage cars, Western storefronts, and that iconic moose statue!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"432\">This charming mountain town totally won me over with its mix of boutique shops, art galleries, fine dining, and classic Western flair \u2014 all framed by dreamy summer views of the Tetons. I loved how it managed to feel both adventurous and stylish at the same time!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"865\">I drove only 20 minutes south from Grand Teton to Jackson, where I lingered for three days \u2014 exploring the lively Town Square, admiring the elk-antler arches, and hopping between art galleries, boutique shops, and warm little caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"865\">In winter, locals told me it transformed into a snowy paradise with skiing and snowboarding at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, snowshoeing in Grand Teton National Park, and cozy apr\u00e8s-ski vibes. Even though the whole place was very charming it was pricey \u2014 both dining and accommodations stretched my budget!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Location: <\/b>Jackson Hole Valley, nestled between the Teton Mountain Range and the Gros Ventre Mountains in western Wyoming<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"762\">Elevation:<\/strong> 6,237 feet<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Jackson,+WY,+USA\/@43.474424,-110.9232474,12z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x53531a58fccf7f4b:0x3d1c01cbb13a835c!8m2!3d43.4799291!4d-110.7624282!16zL20vMDExZ3Rq?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong> approx. 10,500 residents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I stayed at the cozy 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/rustic-inn-creekside-resort-and-spa-at-jackson-hole.en-gb.html?aid=314919&amp;label=grand-teton-national-park-m2wtdGjyEFVSrx4we9JaWQS590014754550%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-1523846956%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YfOICo1LOVmejEBpLq7NOGI&amp;sid=2134fb92ee477914cce16a5643240a07&amp;dest_id=20141&amp;dest_type=landmark&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=15&amp;hpos=15&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1755616099&amp;srpvid=46506a5bf7a002af&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rustic Inn Creekside<\/a> for part of my trip and loved the rustic-chic decor and the luxury spa, where I relaxed with a hydrating wild sage and lavender body wrap inside a tipi-inspired tent!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Bighorn Scenic Byway, Bighorn National Forest&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-650851 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bighorn Scenic Byway\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779456\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-the-winding-Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-the-winding-Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-the-winding-Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-the-winding-Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-the-winding-Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?resize=1024%2C629&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"629\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-the-winding-Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-the-winding-Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?resize=640%2C393&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-the-winding-Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?resize=1000%2C614&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-the-winding-Bighorn-Scenic-Byway.jpg?resize=768%2C472&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779456 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo of the winding Bighorn Scenic Byway\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My shot of the Bighorn Scenic Byway \u2014 I really enjoyed this breathtaking drive through the wild heart of the Bighorn Mountains!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"400\">I thought this 58-mile scenic drive was absolutely breathtaking \u2014 winding through rugged peaks, untouched forests, cascading waterfalls, and wide-open mountain vistas. It had a rugged yet serene vibe (and thin mountain air!) that made me want to keep stopping at every overlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"671\">From Cody, I drove two hours northeast on US-14A to Lovell and then spent two days exploring the byway \u2014 staying overnight at the rustic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/shell-campground.en-gb.html?aid=318615&amp;label=New_English_EN_GBIE_5226314665-8MaUPlQzsKentrndnHo4mgS637942141895%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atidsa-64415538385%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Aag5226314665%3Acmp108539665&amp;sid=2134fb92ee477914cce16a5643240a07&amp;dest_id=15232&amp;dest_type=region&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=3&amp;hpos=3&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1755624976&amp;srpvid=e6827bc2ade80bfd&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shell Campground<\/a> and the quirky 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/horseshoe-bend-motel-lovell.en-gb.html?aid=318615&amp;label=New_English_EN_GBIE_5226314665-8MaUPlQzsKentrndnHo4mgS637942141895%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atidsa-64415538385%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Aag5226314665%3Acmp108539665&amp;sid=2134fb92ee477914cce16a5643240a07&amp;dest_id=15232&amp;dest_type=region&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=6&amp;hpos=6&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1755624986&amp;srpvid=e6827bc2ade80bfd&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;#map_closed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Horseshoe Bend Motel<\/a>, stopping at Shell Falls, hiking up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/r02\/bighorn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark<\/a>, and soaking in the stunning views and pine-scented air from Cloud Peak and Medicine Wheel overlooks. I have to mention it was stunning but it was remote, with few facilities nearby \u2014 so I glad I bought water and snacks with me!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Location: <\/b>Bighorn National Forest along U.S. Highway 14 in the northern part of the state<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"759\">Length:<\/strong> 58 miles<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"791\">Wildlife:<\/strong> Mule deer, moose, black bears, elk, and golden eagles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/search\/Bighorn+Scenic+Byway,+Bighorn+National+Forest%C2%A0\/@44.5557848,-110.2309161,8z?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorncountywy.gov\/news\/18-bighorn-scenic-byway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bighorn Scenic Byway Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>My favorite highlights&#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hiking the 2.6-mile Bucking Mule Falls Trail \u2014 I loved how it opened up to panoramic canyon views and the dramatic sight of the falls plunging down sheer cliffs!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">4. Yellowstone National Park&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779442\" style=\"width: 1011px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Yellowstone-National-Parks-hot-springs.webp 1021w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Yellowstone-National-Parks-hot-springs.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Yellowstone-National-Parks-hot-springs.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Yellowstone-National-Parks-hot-springs.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Yellowstone-National-Parks-hot-springs.jpg?resize=1021%2C603&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"603\" width=\"1021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Yellowstone-National-Parks-hot-springs.jpg?w=1021&amp;ssl=1 1021w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Yellowstone-National-Parks-hot-springs.jpg?resize=640%2C378&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Yellowstone-National-Parks-hot-springs.jpg?resize=1000%2C591&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snapshot-of-Yellowstone-National-Parks-hot-springs.jpg?resize=768%2C454&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779442 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My snapshot of Yellowstone National Park\u2019s hot springs\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My snapshot of Yellowstone National Park\u2019s hot springs &#8211; it was very unique beauty spot!&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779443\" style=\"width: 894px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Old-Faithful-geyser-erupting-in-Yellowstone-National-Park.webp 904w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Old-Faithful-geyser-erupting-in-Yellowstone-National-Park.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Old-Faithful-geyser-erupting-in-Yellowstone-National-Park.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Old-Faithful-geyser-erupting-in-Yellowstone-National-Park.jpg?resize=904%2C614&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"614\" width=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Old-Faithful-geyser-erupting-in-Yellowstone-National-Park.jpg?w=904&amp;ssl=1 904w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Old-Faithful-geyser-erupting-in-Yellowstone-National-Park.jpg?resize=640%2C435&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Old-Faithful-geyser-erupting-in-Yellowstone-National-Park.jpg?resize=768%2C522&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779443 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Old Faithful geyser erupting in Yellowstone National Park\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photograph of Old Faithful geyser erupting in Yellowstone National Park &#8211; I stood gaze<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779445\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Lower-Falls-in-the-Grand-Canyon-of-the-Yellowstone.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Lower-Falls-in-the-Grand-Canyon-of-the-Yellowstone.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Lower-Falls-in-the-Grand-Canyon-of-the-Yellowstone.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Lower-Falls-in-the-Grand-Canyon-of-the-Yellowstone.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Lower-Falls-in-the-Grand-Canyon-of-the-Yellowstone.jpg?resize=1024%2C637&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"637\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Lower-Falls-in-the-Grand-Canyon-of-the-Yellowstone.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Lower-Falls-in-the-Grand-Canyon-of-the-Yellowstone.jpg?resize=640%2C398&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Lower-Falls-in-the-Grand-Canyon-of-the-Yellowstone.jpg?resize=1000%2C622&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photograph-of-Lower-Falls-in-the-Grand-Canyon-of-the-Yellowstone.jpg?resize=768%2C478&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779445 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photograph of Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone &#8211; it was roaring from this distance!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"422\">Originated in 1872, this world-famous park actually left me speechless \u2014 its bubbling geysers, rainbow-colored hot springs, thunderous waterfalls, and incredible wildlife made it feel like nature\u2019s ultimate showstopper!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"836\">A 1.5-hour drive north from Jackson via the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Parkway brought me to Yellowstone\u2019s South Entrance, where I spent four action-packed days \u2014 standing in awe as Old Faithful erupted, seeing the vivid Grand Prismatic Spring, hiking out to the dramatic Artist Point, spotting bison and wolves in stunning Lamar Valley, kayaking on shimmering Yellowstone Lake, and being humbled by the thunder of the Lower Falls in the spectacular Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Location:<\/b> mostly in the northwestern part of the state, also extending into <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/north-america\/top-16-of-the-most-beautiful-places-to-visit-in-montana\/\">Montana<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/north-america\/top-15-of-the-most-beautiful-places-to-visit-in-idaho\/\">Idaho<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> spans over 2.2 million acres.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife:<\/strong> bison, bears, wolves, elk, moose, pronghorn, and a large number of bird species.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Old+Faithful\/@44.4604788,-110.8307126,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5351ed1b81592e5f:0x83b7c275a6822a1!8m2!3d44.4604788!4d-110.8281377!16zL20vMDE2NHh2?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yell\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yellowstone National Park Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at the eco-friendly 4-star boutique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/bentwood-inn.en-gb.html?aid=356980&amp;label=gog235jc-1DCAYo7AFCGXllbGxvd3N0b25lLW5hdGlvbmFsLXBhcmtICVgDaFCIAQGYAQm4AQfIAQzYAQPoAQH4AQKIAgGoAgO4AqyP4roGwAIB0gIkY2RlNjUyNDYtOWEyMC00ODI0LWFlMTYtYzFiYjdhYWEyMWU02AIE4AIB&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;dest_id=3457&amp;dest_type=region&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=7&amp;hpos=7&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1733855192&amp;srpvid=099881a79a7502fc&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bentwood Inn<\/a> \u2014 I was won over by their gourmet organic breakfasts (the veggie omelet dotted with chives, dill, and garden-fresh parsley was divine!) and the wildlife safari the friendly staff arranged for me!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Buffalo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-664604 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Buffalo-City-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" Buffalo - a must see Wyoming attraction\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Buffalo-City-Wyoming.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Buffalo-City-Wyoming.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Buffalo-City-Wyoming.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Buffalo-City-Wyoming.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Buffalo-City-Wyoming.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Buffalo-City-Wyoming.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-664605 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Occidental-Hotel-Buffalo.jpg?resize=1000%2C668&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" Buffalo City Wyoming\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Occidental-Hotel-Buffalo.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Occidental-Hotel-Buffalo.jpg?resize=640%2C428&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Occidental-Hotel-Buffalo.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Occidental-Hotel-Buffalo.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Occidental-Hotel-Buffalo.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Occidental-Hotel-Buffalo.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"441\">Dating from 1879, this quirky little frontier town felt like stepping back in time \u2014 with its well-preserved downtown, mountain views, and timeless small-town vibe, I found it one of the most picturesque places in Wyoming. It made me want to slow down and just soak in its history!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"782\">Traveling from Pinedale, I made the 5-hour drive northeast across central Wyoming on US-26 and I-25 to Buffalo, where I stayed for a weekend. I explored the fascinating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimgatchell.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum<\/a>, strolled the historic streets, browsed unique shops, hiked into the Bighorn National Forest, and drove the nearby Cloud Peak Scenic Byway.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Location:<\/b> base of the Bighorn Mountains, serving as a gateway to the Bighorn National Forest in the northeastern part of the state.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Size: <\/strong>around &nbsp;4,500 people<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Buffalo,+WY+82834,+USA\/@44.3447326,-106.7588326,13z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x533578685eb40add:0x34060d1905d53f25!8m2!3d44.3483072!4d-106.6989375!16zL20vMDExZnEw?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"sr-only\">Staying at the storied <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Hotel_Review-g60430-d581856-Reviews-The_Historic_Occidental_Hotel_Saloon-Buffalo_Wyoming.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Historic Occidental Hotel<\/a>, I loved hearing how legends like Butch Cassidy, Buffalo Bill, Calamity Jane, and even Teddy Roosevelt once stayed here, and it was incredible knowing Owen Wister wrote parts of <em style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"242\">The Virginian<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> (including the famous showdown scene!) in the very building!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flaming-Gorge-National-Recreation-Area.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flaming-Gorge-National-Recreation-Area.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flaming-Gorge-National-Recreation-Area.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flaming-Gorge-National-Recreation-Area.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flaming-Gorge-National-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"750\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flaming-Gorge-National-Recreation-Area.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flaming-Gorge-National-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flaming-Gorge-National-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Flaming-Gorge-National-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768357 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area\u00a0\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-650854 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flaming-Gorge-National.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Flaming Gorge National Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flaming-Gorge-National.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flaming-Gorge-National.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flaming-Gorge-National.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flaming-Gorge-National.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Flaming-Gorge-National.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"378\">This place literally made my jaw drop \u2014 with its rust-red cliffs, the mighty Green River (calm in some stretches, wild in others), and the sparkling blue waters of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, the contrast of colors and landscapes felt astonishing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"830\">This was the final stop on my Wyoming road trip. From Devils Tower, I made the long 6-hour drive south on I-25 and US-191 to reach Flaming Gorge near the Utah border.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"830\">My three-day stay while basing myself at the nearby comfy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/little-america-wyoming.en-gb.html?aid=377399&amp;label=flaming-gorge-bkF868ButpD1ahU5GdN%2AUQS631034793065%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-783795267573%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YX-SVbABBf1_4WBEGJjkaYE&amp;sid=335e54fdf91224ad109cb63ec9ffb4a3&amp;dest_id=13747&amp;dest_type=region&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=17&amp;hpos=17&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1755706864&amp;srpvid=8f4d72d61ad3006c&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Little America Hotel<\/a> was non-stop &#8211; epic views at Red Canyon Overlook, hiking the Canyon Rim Trail, boating the reservoir, white-water rafting the Green River, and a guided Flaming Gorge Dam tour that was way more interesting than I expected!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"845\">Location:<\/strong> Northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"900\">Size:<\/strong> 207,363 acres<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"930\">Wildlife:<\/strong> Bighorn sheep, mule deer, bald eagles, and osprey<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1028\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/r04\/ashley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1248\"><strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1058\">My personal highlight&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1248\">Hiking Hideout Canyon Trail \u2014 a leisurely 2-mile round trip where I spotted deer among the fragrant junipers and ended with a swim in a secluded cove that felt like my own private hideaway!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>7. Cody&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Downtown-Cody-Wyoming.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Downtown-Cody-Wyoming.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Downtown-Cody-Wyoming.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Downtown-Cody-Wyoming.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Downtown-Cody-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Downtown-Cody-Wyoming.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Downtown-Cody-Wyoming.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Downtown-Cody-Wyoming.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Downtown-Cody-Wyoming.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768353 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Downtown Cody, Wyoming\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779453\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-inside-the-Buffalo-Bill-Center-of-the-West-in-Cody.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-inside-the-Buffalo-Bill-Center-of-the-West-in-Cody.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-inside-the-Buffalo-Bill-Center-of-the-West-in-Cody.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-inside-the-Buffalo-Bill-Center-of-the-West-in-Cody.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-inside-the-Buffalo-Bill-Center-of-the-West-in-Cody.jpg?resize=1024%2C784&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"784\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-inside-the-Buffalo-Bill-Center-of-the-West-in-Cody.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-inside-the-Buffalo-Bill-Center-of-the-West-in-Cody.jpg?resize=640%2C490&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-inside-the-Buffalo-Bill-Center-of-the-West-in-Cody.jpg?resize=1000%2C766&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-inside-the-Buffalo-Bill-Center-of-the-West-in-Cody.jpg?resize=768%2C588&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779453 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo inside the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo inside the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody &#8211; it was a fascinating place!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779451\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779451\" style=\"width: 893px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Buffalo-Bill-Codys-original-home-in-Cody-Wyoming.webp 903w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Buffalo-Bill-Codys-original-home-in-Cody-Wyoming.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Buffalo-Bill-Codys-original-home-in-Cody-Wyoming.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Buffalo-Bill-Codys-original-home-in-Cody-Wyoming.jpg?resize=903%2C655&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"655\" width=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Buffalo-Bill-Codys-original-home-in-Cody-Wyoming.jpg?w=903&amp;ssl=1 903w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Buffalo-Bill-Codys-original-home-in-Cody-Wyoming.jpg?resize=640%2C464&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Buffalo-Bill-Codys-original-home-in-Cody-Wyoming.jpg?resize=768%2C557&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779451 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My shot of Buffalo Bill Cody\u2019s original home in Cody, Wyoming\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My shot of Buffalo Bill Cody\u2019s original home &#8211; it was a special attraction for me!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"455\">This historic Western town really stood out to me \u2014 founded in 1896 by the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody, it had a charming downtown full of Western-style buildings, a stunning mountain backdrop, and a welcoming small-town feel. I also loved how adventurous yet friendly it felt as a gateway to Yellowstone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"871\">Leaving my former stop at Yellowstone through the East Entrance, I drove about 2.5 hours along the scenic Buffalo Bill Cody Byway to reach Cody.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"871\">I spent a fun weekend exploring \u2014 visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/centerofthewest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buffalo Bill Center of the West,<\/a> wandering through Old Trail Town, hiking in the nearby Shoshone National Forest, browsing the unique downtown shops and restaurants, and even catching the family-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codywildwestshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild West Spectacular the Musical<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Location: <\/b>Yellowstone National Park&#8217;s East Entrance in Park County, northwestern Wyoming<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Cody,+WY+82414,+USA\/@44.5196415,-109.1039691,13z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x534c1ebf215bbe5d:0xba76f4463ccdcc50!8m2!3d44.5263422!4d-109.0565308!16zL20vMDExZzc2?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong> around 10,000 residents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at the characterful 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/chamberlin-inn.en-gb.html?aid=356980&amp;label=gog235jc-1DCAMo7AFCBGNvZHlICVgDaJUCiAEBmAEJuAEYyAEM2AED6AEB-AECiAIBqAIEuALa6uG6BsACAdICJDdmMTNhZWU5LTU2YmItNGZkZC1hMDUwLTYxZjc1ZDQwZWM0MtgCBOACAQ&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;dest_id=20151717&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=6&amp;hpos=6&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1733850511&amp;srpvid=1e6f7871776001a6&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chamberlin Inn<\/a> \u2014 I loved how the carefully restored building has kept some of its original 1900s charm, the organic foods like heirloom tomatoes, wildflower honey, and fresh sourdough bread, and learning from the staff how Ernest Hemingway once stayed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>8. Devils Tower National Monument<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779437\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-in-Wyoming.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-in-Wyoming.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-in-Wyoming.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-in-Wyoming.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"681\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-in-Wyoming.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1000%2C665&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779437 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My shot of Devil&#039;s Tower National Monument in Wyoming\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My shot of Devil\u2019s Tower National Monument in Wyoming \u2014 standing before this ancient volcanic monolith was awe-inspiring!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779439\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-view-in-Wyoming.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-view-in-Wyoming.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-view-in-Wyoming.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-view-in-Wyoming.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-view-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1024%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"666\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-view-in-Wyoming.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-view-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=640%2C416&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-view-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1000%2C650&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-snap-of-Devils-Tower-National-Monument-view-in-Wyoming.jpg?resize=768%2C500&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779439 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My snap of Devils Tower National Monument view in Wyoming\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My snap of Devils Tower National Monument taken from my hiking trail!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"538\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779464\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-the-rugged-scenery-near-Devils-Tower.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-the-rugged-scenery-near-Devils-Tower.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-the-rugged-scenery-near-Devils-Tower.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-the-rugged-scenery-near-Devils-Tower.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-the-rugged-scenery-near-Devils-Tower.jpg?resize=1024%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"530\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-the-rugged-scenery-near-Devils-Tower.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-the-rugged-scenery-near-Devils-Tower.jpg?resize=640%2C331&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-the-rugged-scenery-near-Devils-Tower.jpg?resize=1000%2C518&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-shot-of-the-rugged-scenery-near-Devils-Tower.jpg?resize=768%2C398&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779464 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My shot of the rugged scenery near Devils Tower\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My shot of the rugged scenery near Devils Tower &#8211; I loved how the red cliffs, open plains, and rustic campgrounds perfectly set the scene for the monument\u2019s dramatic approach!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"538\">This was both a striking natural attraction and a sacred site revered by several Native American tribes. I was blown away by its otherworldly column of volcanic rock rising dramatically above the plains and forests \u2014 to me it felt mystical and awe-inspiring. It also was incredible knowing I was standing at one of the largest and most iconic examples of columnar jointing in the world!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"915\">From Sheridan, I drove 2.5 hours east on I-90 to Devils Tower, where I based myself at the quirky but homely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Hotel_Review-g60792-d775813-Reviews-Devils_Tower_Lodge-Devils_Tower_Wyoming.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devils Tower Lodge<\/a> hiking the Tower Trail for jaw-dropping close-ups, strolling Joyner Ridge and gazing in awe at incredible panoramas, diving into its geology and Native history at the visitor center, and watching climbers carefully inch up its sheer rock walls!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"915\"><strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"930\">Location:<\/strong> Black Hills region, northeastern Wyoming (near the town of Hulett)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"915\"><strong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1009\">Size:<\/strong> Rises 867 feet from its base and reaches 5,112 feet above sea level<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"915\"><strong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1090\">Facts:<\/strong> Formed over 50 million years ago<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"915\"><strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1063\">Wildlife:<\/strong> Prairie dogs, white-tailed deer, golden eagles, and falcons<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"915\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/deto\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Devils Tower National Monument Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hearing the drumming of woodpeckers and prairie dog chatter in the distance!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>9. Sheridan<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-689171\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/The-Mint-Bar-Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Mint Bar - Sheridan - Wyoming\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/The-Mint-Bar-Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/The-Mint-Bar-Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/The-Mint-Bar-Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/The-Mint-Bar-Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/The-Mint-Bar-Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-689170\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?resize=1024%2C577&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sheridan - Wyoming\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?resize=640%2C360&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sheridan-Wyoming.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"464\">I thought Sheridan was such a charming place \u2014 a gateway to the Bighorn Mountains with a mix of rustic historic charm, Western-style buildings, mountain views, and a downtown filled with art galleries, local shops, and tree-lined streets. Founded in 1882, its Victorian-era buildings and Western-style architecture were still beautifully intact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"835\">In less than an hour after descending the Bighorn Scenic Byway, I rolled into Sheridan and stayed two fun days \u2014 overnighting at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Hotel_Review-g60553-d8146434-Reviews-Sheridan_Inn_BW_Signature_Collection-Sheridan_Wyoming.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sheridan Inn<\/a> where Buffalo Bill once stayed, exploring the Trail End mansion, poking through galleries and shops downtown, hiking in the Bighorn National Forest, and boating at sunset on the beautiful Lake DeSmet.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Location: <\/b>along the Bighorn River in the northern part of the state&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Sheridan,+WY+82801,+USA\/@44.7894234,-107.1158289,12z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5335fa943c6fad65:0x293a47fe7b11d57b!8m2!3d44.7971939!4d-106.9561791!16zL20vMDExZ2do?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong> approx. 19,800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I dined at <a href=\"https:\/\/frackeltons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frackletons<\/a>, a chef-driven restaurant downtown \u2014 I loved the friendly waitress, the open kitchen, and their pillowy potato gnocchi topped topped with crispy fried sage!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>10. Medicine Bow Peak, Medicine Bow National Forest<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Medicine-Bow-Peak-Snowy-Range.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Medicine-Bow-Peak-Snowy-Range.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Medicine-Bow-Peak-Snowy-Range.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Medicine-Bow-Peak-Snowy-Range.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Medicine-Bow-Peak-Snowy-Range.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"666\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Medicine-Bow-Peak-Snowy-Range.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Medicine-Bow-Peak-Snowy-Range.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Medicine-Bow-Peak-Snowy-Range.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Medicine-Bow-Peak-Snowy-Range.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768375 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Medicine Bow Peak, Snowy Range\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-650865 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Medicine-Bow-Peak.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Medicine Bow Peak Wyoming\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Medicine-Bow-Peak.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Medicine-Bow-Peak.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Medicine-Bow-Peak.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Medicine-Bow-Peak.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Medicine-Bow-Peak.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"429\">This remote and majestic peak completely wowed me \u2014 with its jagged alpine views, crystal-clear lakes, and wild, untouched vibe, it felt like I\u2019d stepped into pure wilderness!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"707\">I drove 1 hour west from my previous stop at Vedauwoo Recreation Area on Highway 130, winding through alpine scenery near Laramie, until I reached the Lake Marie Trailhead. From there, I had sweeping views of Medicine Bow Peak rising above the surrounding lakes and meadows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"864\">I stayed for two days basing myself at the nearby homely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/elk-mountain-and-restraunt.en-gb.html?aid=318615&amp;label=New_English_EN_GBIE_5226315025-CjikBCfb7dsgl%2Aw4ETKCPgS640938663734%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi55649112757%3Atidsa-301303784602%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Aag5226315025%3Acmp108539665&amp;sid=335e54fdf91224ad109cb63ec9ffb4a3&amp;dest_id=64361&amp;dest_type=landmark&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;hpos=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1755707330&amp;srpvid=dae673dda17e0a02&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Historic Elk Mountain Hotel<\/a> and conquered the Medicine Bow Peak Trail, soaked in panoramic&nbsp; summit views, lingered by Lakes Marie and Alice, and cruised the Snowy Range Scenic Byway in awe.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"999\"><strong>Location: <\/strong>Medicine Bow Mountains, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, southeastern Wyoming<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"999\"><strong>Elevation: <\/strong>12,013 feet<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Medicine+Bow+Peak\/@41.360523,-106.3387153,14z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8768083f5c06a433:0xcbe70ebf96ae3dd1!8m2!3d41.3605254!4d-106.3180728!16zL20vMGZiZHpq?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"999\"><strong>Wildlife<\/strong>: moose, deer, pikas, marmots, raptors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1029\">My personal highlight&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hiking the Lake Marie Trail \u2014 an easy 3-mile loop skirting the sparkling shoreline, then added a two-mile extension to Mirror Lake and Lookout Lake, where glassy waters perfectly reflected the jagged Snowy Range peaks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">11. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bighorn-Canyon-National-Recreation-Area.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bighorn-Canyon-National-Recreation-Area.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bighorn-Canyon-National-Recreation-Area.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bighorn-Canyon-National-Recreation-Area.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bighorn-Canyon-National-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bighorn-Canyon-National-Recreation-Area.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bighorn-Canyon-National-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bighorn-Canyon-National-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bighorn-Canyon-National-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772358 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area \" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"296\">This dramatic area didn&#8217;t fail to wow me \u2014 with its sheer cliffs, turquoise waters, and sweeping views, it felt like a wilder, mini version of the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"604\">It was a 2-hour drive northeast from Cody on US-14A to Lovell and the Bighorn Canyon overlooks, where I based myself for two days at the rustic-chic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g60510-d1634940-Reviews-Horseshoe_Bend_Motel-Lovell_Wyoming.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horseshoe Bend Motel<\/a> and packed in hikes along the Rim Trail, boating on Bighorn Lake, exploring Fort Smith, and gazing out from Devil Canyon Overlook.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Location:<\/b> mostly along the Bighorn River and Bighorn Lake, near the Bighorn Mountains and located in northern Wyoming and southern <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/north-america\/top-16-of-the-most-beautiful-places-to-visit-in-montana\/\">Montana<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Bighorn+Canyon+National+Recreation+Area\/@45.0534677,-108.2492468,604m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5349b66e0ce9bd0b:0xdbdc2ad86ff55551!8m2!3d45.0534639!4d-108.2466665!16zL20vMDE5ZmY1?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> spans around 120,000 acres<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife:<\/strong> Bighorn sheep, mule deer, elk and many varieties of birds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I also stopped by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/bica\/planyourvisit\/yellowtail-dam-visitor-center.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center,<\/a> where I learned how this towering concrete giant was built and how it still powers the region today through hydroelectric energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>12. Hot Springs State Park<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hot-Springs-State-Park-Thermopolis.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hot-Springs-State-Park-Thermopolis.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hot-Springs-State-Park-Thermopolis.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hot-Springs-State-Park-Thermopolis.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hot-Springs-State-Park-Thermopolis.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hot-Springs-State-Park-Thermopolis.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hot-Springs-State-Park-Thermopolis.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hot-Springs-State-Park-Thermopolis.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hot-Springs-State-Park-Thermopolis.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768365 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-650859 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hot-Springs-State-Park.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hot Springs State Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hot-Springs-State-Park.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hot-Springs-State-Park.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hot-Springs-State-Park.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hot-Springs-State-Park.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hot-Springs-State-Park.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"361\">I thought this was such a relaxing natural attraction \u2014 a gorgeous spot that combined the soothing allure of hot springs with colorful mineral terraces, flower-filled gardens, and pretty views of the Bighorn River.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"361\">It was a 1.5-hour drive south from Lovell on US-310 and WY-120 to reach Thermopolis, where I checked into the quirky 4-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/elk-antler-inn-thermopolis.en-gb.html?aid=303948&amp;label=thermopolis-80v47d405kh4xosHvitgFwS394237780722%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap15%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-1900176769%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=335e54fdf91224ad109cb63ec9ffb4a3&amp;dest_id=20152089&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=3&amp;hpos=3&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1755707736&amp;srpvid=7b4f74a7b3c90437&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Elk Antler Inn<\/a> for two days and filled my time soaking in the free State Bath House, wandering the colorful mineral terraces, walking the Swinging Bridge, hiking Monument Hill, spotting bison, and picnicking by the river.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"952\"><strong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"740\">Location:<\/strong> Along the Bighorn River, near Thermopolis in north-central Wyoming<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"952\"><strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"819\">Size:<\/strong> 1,108 acres<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"952\"><strong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"847\">Wildlife:<\/strong> Bison, deer, and waterfowl<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"952\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotspringsstatepark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hotsprings State Park Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"982\">My personal highlight&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I bathed in the naturally heated outdoor pool at the <a href=\"https:\/\/wyoparks.wyo.gov\/index.php\/places-to-go\/hot-springs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State Bath House,<\/a> where mineral-rich waters infused with calcium, silica, and sodium bicarbonate and the sulfur scent rising from the pool left me feeling wonderfully rejuvenated!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>13. Sinks Canyon State Park<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sinks-Canyon-Lander.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sinks-Canyon-Lander.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sinks-Canyon-Lander.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sinks-Canyon-Lander.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sinks-Canyon-Lander.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"750\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sinks-Canyon-Lander.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sinks-Canyon-Lander.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sinks-Canyon-Lander.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sinks-Canyon-Lander.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768367 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Sinks Canyon, Lander\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-650868 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sinks-Canyon.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sinks Canyon Wyoming\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sinks-Canyon.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sinks-Canyon.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sinks-Canyon.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sinks-Canyon.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Sinks-Canyon.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"361\">I discovered this was an awe-inspiring mix of geology and wilderness \u2014 crimson cliffs, the Popo Agie\u2019s mysterious underground \u2018Sinks,\u2019 and tranquil mountain solitude just minutes from Lander!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"361\">I continued 2 hours southwest from my previous Thermopolis stop on US-20 and WY-789 to Lander, where Sinks Canyon sits just outside town where I spent two days at the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g60502-d253291-Reviews-Rodeway_Inn_Pronghorn_Lodge-Lander_Wyoming.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rodeway Inn Pronghorn Lodge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"361\">On the Popo Agie Nature Trail, I reached the eerie \u201cSinks\u201d where the river disappeared underground, tracked it to the \u201cRise\u201d where it surged back out, crossed the swinging bridge, glimpsed mule deer on the paths, and ended the day admiring fiery red cliffs at sunset!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Location:<\/b> base of the southern Wind River Mountains in the central part of the state (just outside the town of Lander)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Sinks+Canyon+Rd,+Wyoming+82520,+USA\/@42.7670148,-108.7916667,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x875900992512e893:0x63e4db49093069b9!8m2!3d42.7670148!4d-108.7890918!16s%2Fg%2F1tfd7g8x?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Size: <\/strong>spans 568 acres<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife:<\/strong> moose, deer, bighorn sheep, black bears and a diverse range of bird species.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wyoparks.wyo.gov\/index.php\/places-to-go\/sinks-canyon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sinks Canyon State Park Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Picnicking at the Bruce Picnic Site, grilling a hearty BBQ beside the rushing Popo Agie River, with the scent of pine in the air and birdsong echoing through the canyon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>14. Knapsack Col, Wind River Range<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-650864 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wind-River-Range.jpg?resize=1000%2C634&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wind River Range Wyoming\" width=\"1000\" height=\"634\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wind-River-Range.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wind-River-Range.jpg?resize=640%2C406&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wind-River-Range.jpg?resize=768%2C487&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Knapsack-Col-Wind-River-Range.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Knapsack-Col-Wind-River-Range.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Knapsack-Col-Wind-River-Range.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Knapsack-Col-Wind-River-Range.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Knapsack-Col-Wind-River-Range.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"750\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Knapsack-Col-Wind-River-Range.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Knapsack-Col-Wind-River-Range.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Knapsack-Col-Wind-River-Range.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Knapsack-Col-Wind-River-Range.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768373 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Knapsack Col, Wind River Range\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"463\">This spot was both rugged and remote, and I loved it for its high-altitude vistas, shimmering alpine lakes, dramatic peaks, and the incredible sense of isolation it gave me. To me, it felt like one of Wyoming\u2019s best-hidden gems. Known for its tough terrain and altitude, it definitely drew more experienced hikers and backpackers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"873\">From Lander, I drove an hour northwest to Pinedale and then set off from the Elkhart Park trailhead into the Wind River Range backcountry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"873\">I pitched my tent at Peak Lake and spent three days pushing along rugged trails, gazing at Big Sandy and Clearwater Lakes, trekking deep into wild backcountry, and marveling at climbers ascending the sharp granite towers of the Cirque.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Location: <\/b>Bridger-Teton National Forest in the Wind River Range (in the western part of the state)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Knapsack+Col\/@43.154394,-109.6718387,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8757f98987aeb783:0xf6bd22d46af47862!8m2!3d43.154395!4d-109.661539!16s%2Fg%2F1tmpk_7h?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife: <\/strong>black bears, moose, mountain goats, marmots, and raptors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I camped overnight in a tent at remote Peak Lake, where jagged peaks mirrored perfectly on the still waters and the strict &#8220;Leave No Trace&#8221; ethos kept the wilderness feeling pristine!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">15. Wyoming State Capitol, Cheyenne<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-664602 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wyoming-State-Capitol-buildin.jpg?resize=1000%2C668&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wyoming State Capitol building, Cheyenne, Wyoming\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wyoming-State-Capitol-buildin.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wyoming-State-Capitol-buildin.jpg?resize=640%2C428&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wyoming-State-Capitol-buildin.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wyoming-State-Capitol-buildin.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wyoming-State-Capitol-buildin.jpg?resize=825%2C550&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wyoming-State-Capitol-buildin.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wyoming-State-Capitol.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wyoming-State-Capitol.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wyoming-State-Capitol.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wyoming-State-Capitol.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wyoming-State-Capitol.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"666\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wyoming-State-Capitol.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wyoming-State-Capitol.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wyoming-State-Capitol.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wyoming-State-Capitol.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768356 sp-no-webp\" alt=\" Wyoming State Capitol Meeting Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"381\">I thought this stately building made a fantastic first stop \u2014 with its elegant classical revival architecture, striking gold dome, ornate interiors, and beautifully landscaped grounds, it felt like a proper introduction to Wyoming!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"770\">I actually started my state trip here in Cheyenne, arriving from <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/cool-hotels\/top-15-cool-and-unusual-hotels-in-denver\/\">Denver<\/a> Airport in under 2 hours via I-25 and staying at the unique and homely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/sundance-suite-prairie-rose-ranchette.en-gb.html?aid=303948&amp;label=cheyenne-AVXfIQdchbzMtIb47mdHMgS103007794461%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-139455700%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=335e54fdf91224ad109cb63ec9ffb4a3&amp;dest_id=20151708&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=26&amp;hpos=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1755708300&amp;srpvid=920175bb9f7107cc&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prairie Rose Bed &amp; Breakfast<\/a>. I spent an afternoon at the State Capitol strolling through the gardens before joining the free guided tour, where I saw the restored interiors, admired the stained glass and grand staircase, viewed the historical exhibits, and learned all about the state\u2019s political history and legislative process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Location: <\/b>Cheyenne, the capital city of Wyoming in the southeastern part of the state<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Wyoming+State+Capitol\/@41.140267,-104.8227874,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x876f3aeb65d2a647:0x9714c22a85734f86!8m2!3d41.140267!4d-104.8202125!16zL20vMDRnbF9j?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best time to visit: <\/strong>Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyomingcapitolsquare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Wyoming State Capitol Website<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strolling through the immaculate gardens and admiring the proud bronze buffalo statue framed by flower beds bursting with golden marigolds!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>16. The Red Desert&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Killpecker-Sand-Dunes-Red-Desert.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Killpecker-Sand-Dunes-Red-Desert.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Killpecker-Sand-Dunes-Red-Desert.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Killpecker-Sand-Dunes-Red-Desert.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Killpecker-Sand-Dunes-Red-Desert.jpg?resize=1000%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"534\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Killpecker-Sand-Dunes-Red-Desert.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Killpecker-Sand-Dunes-Red-Desert.jpg?resize=640%2C342&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Killpecker-Sand-Dunes-Red-Desert.jpg?resize=768%2C410&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Killpecker-Sand-Dunes-Red-Desert.jpg?resize=150%2C80&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772364 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Killpecker Sand Dunes, The Red Desert Wyoming\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"323\">This vast and untamed place always fascinated me \u2014 it felt like stepping into another world, with its windswept sand dunes, rugged badlands, and endless open skies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"747\">I spent two days camping at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g60539-d6772615-Reviews-Red_Desert_Rose_Campground-Rawlins_Wyoming.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Desert Rose Campground<\/a> and taking time to explore the surreal landscapes of shifting dunes and jagged rock formations. I went on an off-road adventure, hiked out to the secluded Killpecker Sand Dunes (one of the largest living dune systems in the U.S.), explored Adobe Town with its dramatic badlands and spires, and admired the ancient White Mountain Petroglyphs carved into the stone near Rock Springs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Location: <\/b>bounded by the Great Divide Basin to the west, the Wind River Mountains to the north, the Sierra Madre Mountain range to the east, and the Green River to the south. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Red+Desert\/@41.8240249,-108.2960888,2550m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x875b9a587d7fdcd7:0x5f428eb6e92a76d9!8m2!3d41.8240099!4d-108.2857676!16s%2Fm%2F02vvhk5?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Size: <\/strong>around 9,320 square miles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife:<\/strong> hardy pronghorns, wild horses, and a large variety of bird species including golden eagles and sage grouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Going on a <a href=\"https:\/\/runthereddesert.com\/driving-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fun three day driving tour<\/a> &#8211; I\u2019ll never forget waking at dawn to see the vast Killpecker Sand Dunes glowing gold in the first light of sunrise!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>17. Vedauwoo Recreation Area<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vedauwoo-Recreation-Area.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vedauwoo-Recreation-Area.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vedauwoo-Recreation-Area.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vedauwoo-Recreation-Area.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vedauwoo-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"750\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vedauwoo-Recreation-Area.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vedauwoo-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vedauwoo-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vedauwoo-Recreation-Area.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772362 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Vedauwoo Recreation Area\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"469\">This unique spot is often overlooked, but I found it absolutely stunning. Towering granite formations rose dramatically from the plains, surrounded by peaceful pine forests, open meadows, and winding trails. Knowing the Sherman Granite dated back over a billion years made the landscape feel even more awe-inspiring.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"768\">From Cheyenne, I drove just 30 minutes west on I-80 to reach Vedauwoo and I stayed for one night camping at the stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campgrounds\/10155998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vedauwoo Campground<\/a>. While I was there, I hiked the photogenic Box Canyon Trail, watched climbers scaling the granite walls, and biked the rugged Turtle Rock Trail.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Location: <\/b>24 miles west of Cheyenne in the southeastern part of the state.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/search\/Vedauwoo+Recreation+Area\/@41.1577975,-105.3802124,1288m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Size: <\/strong>over 10 square miles of rugged terrain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife:<\/strong> mule deer, moose, chipmunks, pine siskins and mountain bluebirds<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheyenne.org\/listing\/vedauwoo-recreation-area\/440\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vedauwoo Recreation Area Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hiking the Box Canyon Trail &#8211; I loved how towering granite walls closed in around me, creating a dramatic, almost secret world away from everything outside!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>18. Fossil Butte National Monument<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fossil-Butte-National-Monument.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fossil-Butte-National-Monument.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fossil-Butte-National-Monument.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fossil-Butte-National-Monument.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fossil-Butte-National-Monument.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fossil-Butte-National-Monument.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fossil-Butte-National-Monument.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fossil-Butte-National-Monument.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fossil-Butte-National-Monument.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772360 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Fossil Butte National Monument\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"601\">I thought Fossil Butte National Monument was fascinating. It had a surreal beauty that made me feel like I\u2019d stepped back in time \u2014 with its high desert scenery and perfectly preserved fossils that told stories from millions of years ago, it really felt like nature\u2019s own museum.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"971\">I continued about 2 hours southwest from the Red Desert along I-80 to the high desert near Kemmerer and Fossil Butte. I spent a full day there exploring the visitor center\u2019s extensive exhibits, joining a ranger-led hike that lasted around two hours, watching fossil preparation demonstrations, taking scenic drives through the stark but beautiful desert terrain and staying overnight at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/fossil-butte-motel.en-gb.html?aid=311076&amp;label=fossil-butte-motel-wO0Skvu07oj2oXOAeRFCegS675413319264%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-30657747569%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YRlijhKLEMjJ1VfY2UohyHQ&amp;sid=335e54fdf91224ad109cb63ec9ffb4a3&amp;dest_id=900051131&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;hpos=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1755708833&amp;srpvid=e68276c215b5172b&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fossil Butte Motel<\/a> (which was a 20 minute drive away).<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bc2f84b9-d3ca-4fc9-be32-2fe2bf6e5ac2\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Location: <\/b>Southwestern Wyoming, 15 miles west of Kemmerer<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Fossil+Butte+National+Monument\/@41.8563423,-110.7650435,637m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87514b25d3134b8b:0xdeb26c0ee8de3932!8m2!3d41.8563383!4d-110.7624632!16zL20vMDRtNXJn?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Size: <\/strong>8,198 acres<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife:<\/strong> pronghorn, mule deer, coyotes, raptors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/fobu\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fossil Butte National Monument Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Driving from Kemmerer along Highway 30 into the high desert, with only endless open spaces, the odd rocky outcrop, and little else in sight, felt wonderfully remote!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>19. Grand Targhee Resort<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_777336\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-777336\" style=\"width: 990px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.webp 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025.jpg?resize=1000%2C544&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"544\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=1000%2C544&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C348&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C418&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C835&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1114&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Grand-Targhee-Resort-taken-in-summer-2025-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"wp-image-777336 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo of Grand Targhee Resort taken in summer 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-777336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of Grand Targhee Resort taken in summer &#8211; the views were incredible!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.webp 1920w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-768379 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Grand Targhee Ski Resort\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-650857 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort.jpg?resize=1000%2C664&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Grand Targhee Ski Resort\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort.jpg?resize=640%2C425&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Grand-Targhee-Ski-Resort.jpg?resize=410%2C273&amp;ssl=1 410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"338\">This resort was absolutely picturesque \u2014 I stopped here on my summer and found endless slopes dotted with wildflowers, breathtaking views of the Tetons, and a laid-back, sunny, vibe and lots of fresh mountain air!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"545\">Although after I researched I found it was famous for its reliable powder in the winter (around 500 inches annually), and offering something for everyone: gentle beginner runs, intermediate trails, and challenging off-piste terrain for advanced skiers. There was even tubing, snowshoeing, fat-biking and a fun apr\u00e8s-ski scene (<a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/north-america\/20-best-places-to-visit-in-november-in-the-usa\/\">November<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/north-america\/21-of-the-best-places-to-visit-in-april-in-the-usa\/\">April<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"905\">From Fossil Butte, I drove about 3.5 hours north through Star Valley and over Teton Pass into Alta. I stayed for three days and packed in plenty &#8211; hiking through wildflower meadows, riding the scenic chairlift up Fred\u2019s Mountain, biking its trails and catching live music at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandtarghee.com\/bluegrass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluegrass Festival<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Location:<\/b> Alta, western slope of the Teton Range, western part of&nbsp; Wyoming near the state&#8217;s border with <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/north-america\/top-15-of-the-most-beautiful-places-to-visit-in-idaho\/\">Idaho<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/Grand+Targhee+Resort\/@43.7835908,-110.9489777,17z\/data=!4m9!3m8!1s0x5353a5608e025f57:0xd0af4e4dcebc1164!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.7835908!4d-110.9464028!16zL20vMGRrdmpw?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Location Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Size: <\/b>over 2,600 acres of skiable varied terrain&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife: <\/strong>moose, elk, mule deer, and black bears<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandtarghee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Grand Targhee Resort Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>&nbsp;My highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at unique and cozy <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.hotels.com\/ho486514\/teton-teepee-lodge-alta-united-states-of-america\/?chkin=2025-09-02&amp;chkout=2025-09-03&amp;x_pwa=1&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;pwa_ts=1755709031920&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly91ay5ob3RlbHMuY29tL0hvdGVsLVNlYXJjaA%3D%3D&amp;useRewards=false&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=6068367&amp;destination=Grand+Targhee+Resort%2C+Alta%2C+Wyoming%2C+United+States+of+America&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;selected=870401&amp;latLong=43.782608%2C-110.945038&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_dp=185&amp;top_cur=GBP&amp;userIntent=&amp;selectedRoomType=200867863&amp;selectedRatePlan=388994929&amp;expediaPropertyId=9711434&amp;searchId=5a90ce1c-03bd-41dd-98e8-4a9865a0e468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teton Teepee Lodge<\/a> &#8211; I loved the Insta-worthy circular layout, the awesome especially the sunken circular fire and the homemade breakfast baked on\u2011site, especially the very moist Cinnamon coffee cake!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where is Wyoming?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"222\">Wyoming sits in the Mountain West, bordered by <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/north-america\/top-16-of-the-most-beautiful-places-to-visit-in-montana\/\">Montana<\/a> to the north, <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/north-america\/top-18-of-the-most-beautiful-places-to-visit-in-south-dakota\/\">South Dakota<\/a> and Nebraska to the east, Colorado and Utah to the south, and <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/north-america\/top-15-of-the-most-beautiful-places-to-visit-in-idaho\/\">Idaho<\/a> to the west.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wyoming felt like one of the last truly wild states I\u2019ve explored. It\u2019s sparsely populated but packed with natural wonders &#8211; from Yellowstone\u2019s geysers to the Tetons\u2019 jagged peaks and wide-open cowboy country. 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