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Wyoming

Home to fewer than 500,000 full-time residents, Wyoming is the least populated state in the country. And all of that wide-open country makes for the perfect place to truly get away from it all. The state's crown-jewel attractions are the two national parks in the northwest corner, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, but the adjacent parks are just the tip of Wyoming's outdoor-adventure iceberg: The Bighorn Basin, the Wind River Range, Wyoming's Black Hills, and the Snowy Range are also great destinations for backpacking, hiking, fishing, and all sorts of other recreational opportunities. The most tourist-friendly communities are undoubtedly Cody and Jackson, both featuring plenty of Wester character in their diverse lodging and dining establishments. Just northwest of the latter, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is one of the most renowned ski destinations in the West. The state's northeastern bookend to Yellowstone, the country's first national park, is Devils Tower, the country's first national monument. The striking formation, made famous in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, is featured on the state's license plates alongside a cowboy's silhouette.
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Eric Peterson has written and contributed to numerous Frommer?s guidebooks covering the American West, including Montana & Wyoming, Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, and Texas.

Interests

    History
    National Park
    Nature

Activities

    Bicycling
    Camping
    Canoe/Kayak
    Extreme Sports
    Fishing
    Hike/Backpack
    Horseback Ride
    Mtn. Biking
    Rafting
    Rock Climbing
    Safari
    Scenic Drive
    Snow Skiing
    Walking

Wyoming Facts

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Western United States
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Wyoming Must See/Do

  1. Explore Yellowstone National Park
  2. Explore Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole
  3. Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (Cody)
  4. Check out Cheyenne Frontier Days
  5. Visit Devils Tower National Monument

Wyoming Most Overrated

  1. Many cities are primarily drilling and mining centers and quite industrial, including Casper, Gillette, and Rock Springs
  2. In peak season, the roads at Yellowstone are congested
  3. Loding in Jackson Hole is very expensive

When to Visit Wyoming

Summer and at the numerous ski areas and parks, winter is a great time to avoid the crowds. Late spring and early fall are also good, but the snowmelt in spring tends to muddy up trails and fall weather can be hard to predict.

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Wyoming Events

  • January. Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby. Saratoga. Anglers compete for money
  • December. Annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant
  • December. Annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant
  • June. Chugwater Chili Cookoff. Chugwater
  • June. Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow and Rodeo
  • December. Christmas Lights Parade. Thermopolis
  • End of January. Wrecked. Gillette. Art culture and live performances
  • June. Chugwater Chili Cookoff. Chugwater
  • End of January. Wrecked. Gillette. Art culture and live performances
  • June. Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow and Rodeo
  • December. Christmas Lights Parade. Thermopolis
  • January. Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby. Saratoga. Anglers compete for money
  • September. Fall Arts Festival

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