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9 amazing places to visit in Wyoming for big nature, outdoor adventure and cool towns
12.07.2024 - 20:39 / lonelyplanet.com
Jul 8, 2024 • 8 min read
One thing you won't find in Wyoming are bustling metropolises – the largest city, Cheyenne, has just 65,000 residents . But if you’re searching for a touch of the West – wide-open spaces, tall peaks, Indigenous history, wildlife, geysers, hot springs, hiking, skiing, horseback riding, fly-fishing and staged “gunslinger duels” – you’ll find it, along with plenty of small-town charm.
Different parts of the state feature different types attractions, from ski-town Jackson Hole to college-town Laramie and outdoor-icon Lander. Pick your destination – or opt for a few – and explore the best of Wyoming.
Best national park for geysers, wildlife
Yellowstone is the country's first national park, and it’s packed with over 10,000 hydrothermal features, gorgeous scenery and some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. Walk the boardwalks and peer into colorful multi-hued hydrothermal features, watch geysers erupt and spend some time gazing at boiling mud – it’s far more mesmerizing than you would expect.
Old Faithful’s eruptions are so predictable that the park puts out a schedule of predicted eruption times for the iconic geyser and a few others. Be sure to show up early, though, since the predictions are just estimates, and you wouldn’t want to be a minute late.
Spend some time in wildlife hotspots like Lamar and Hayden valleys – dawn and dusk are considered prime time for wildlife viewing, though you can often spot some critters in Yellowstone – like bison herds – throughout the day.
Best national park for hiking
Pull on your pack, clip your bear spray to your belt and get ready to hike. Grand Teton National Park is a favorite destination for trail lovers, encompassing great options for everything from an hour-long stroll to a multi-day hard-core adventure. For a scenic day hike, consider Jenny Lake, or hike up one of the park’s mountain canyons.
To snag an overnight backcountry permit , try for an advanced permit months ahead of time, or shoot for a first-come, first-serve permit, available in-person a day before the trip begins – competition for permits can be fierce, so have a backup plan.
Be well-prepared and equipped for any hike in the park, and check current conditions and weather, keeping in mind that mountain conditions can change very quickly. Be prepared for wildlife encounters, and practice good bear safety.
Best town for skiers
Receiving over 500 inches of snow per year – which blankets some of the best terrain in the world – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is on every avid skier’s bucket list. Book a reservation early and spend days cruising down the groomers or getting fresh powder turns out in Teton Village. Or stay close to Jackson’s and try out
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