1504http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Mountain-Biking/1504<P classMsoNormal><STRONG>Mountain Biking<BR></STRONG>Despite the astonishing rise of the Teton Range, which practically jumps 7,000 feet straight up from the floor of Jackson Hole, cycling about the valley is not entirely built around hill climbs. True, the valleys 6,200foot elevation can initially test you if youre coming from sea level. But as the pavement rolls behind your bike its the ruggedly beautiful panorama thats breathtaking, not the pedaling.</P> <P classMsoNormal><STRONG></STRONG> <STRONG>Bicycling<BR></STRONG>Whether youre road cycling or mountain biking, youve come to the right place. Bicycling is a great way to see the outdoors, take in the fresh air, or simply get around town. With miles of open highway for the cross country riders and a full range of mountain trails for the adrenaline junkies, youll want to strap a rack or three to the bumper and point your vehicle towards cowboy country.</P>2009-08-03T10:30:16-07:001510http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Canoeing-and-Kayaking/1510<p>Wyoming, perhaps best known for its rugged mountains and majestic wildlife, also harbors some great waterways for paddling. Between Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park the Snake River, and numerous lakes throughout Wyoming, this region will satisfy andyone who travels with paddles in their luggage.</p> <p>Dont let its calm rivers fool you. Wyoming is also home to canyons with stretches of whitewater offering enough bounce and splash for even the most thrillseeking, expert kayaker. And if youve never kayaked before Not to worry. Experienced guides who are passionate about whitewater will teach you everything youll need to know.</p> 2009-10-14T07:20:22-07:001530http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Ice-Climbing/1530One of the youngest ranges in the Rocky Mountains, the Tetons, towering 7,000 feet over the valley floor, havent yet eroded enough to generate much lifegiving soil. As a result, you rise quickly through aspen glades and conifer forests to confront the walls of granite and ice that entice the worlds top mountaineers.<br /> 2009-10-16T12:13:38-07:001544http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Rock-Climbing/1544Come and live out your Rock Climbing Dreams with us.  Never climbed before, no problem, we have introduced 1,000's of people to rock climbing, right here in Wyoming.  We have simply the finest guided climbs and rock climbing schools in the nation.   Devils Tower Area , Grand Teton National Park, Vedauwoo just to name a few. We operate the most expertly staffed, certified and insured guide services and climbing schools in the area.<br /> 2009-11-09T15:33:17-08:001547http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Skiing--Cross-country/1547Use your cross country skis to take you to the untouched worlds inside Wyoming. Advanced skiers and novices alike can access trails around the state which will take them to remote areas for prime wildlife viewing. Long stretches of open area are also well suited for the athletic skier who is looking to put on some speed.<br /> <br /> Downhill to cross country, groomed trails to ungroomed play areas, Wyoming offers the best in outdoor recreation. Professional and novice skiers from all over the world visit wyoming for some of the best powder. Many areas of wyoming offer guided trails for the serious skier or for the everyday wildlife viewer. Pauses along the trail are common in Wyoming  wildlife and amazing views will stop you in your tracks.<br /> 2009-10-16T12:14:47-07:001548http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Skiing--Downhill/1548<p><span style"fontsize: 12px; color: #222222; fontfamily: 'trebuchet ms';">Take a moment to enjoy the sun on your face, fresh powder glistening on the mountain and beautiful <st1:State w:st"on"><st1:place w:st"on">Wyoming</st1:place></st1:State> vistas. Then shred that slope! The state offers a number of skiing options to match the adrenaline needs of any skier. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style"fontsize: 12px; color: #222222; fontfamily: 'trebuchet ms';">With 2,500 acres of legendary inbounds terrain, a 4,139' vertical rise, and unparalleled backcountry access, there is no wonder that <st1:place w:st"on">Jackson Hole brings worldclass skiing to mind</st1:place>. Two distinct mountains in the heart of the Tetons Rendezvous and Apres Vous make up Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and have been home to incredible skiing and snowboarding for the past 40 years. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style"fontsize: 12px; color: #222222; fontfamily: 'trebuchet ms';">But you can also choose one of Wyoming's smaller ski communities for great skiing and a different vacation experience. No matter where you visit in <st1:State w:st"on"><st1:place w:st"on">Wyoming</st1:place></st1:State> you are within a days drive of the slopes. Try each of our ski communities for a complete Forever West getaway.</span></p> <p> </p> 2009-11-03T13:42:03-08:001552http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowboarding/1552From Downhill to XCountry, Groomed to ungroomed, Wyoming offers the best in outdoor recreation. Professional and novice skiers from all over the world visit wyoming for some of the best powder. Many areas of wyoming offer guided trails for the serious skier or for the  everyday wildlife viewer, stops along the trail are common in wyoming, wildlife and amazing views will stop you in your tracks. 2009-11-03T12:05:57-08:001770http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Rodeo/1770a <p>Rodeo is more than a sport in Wyomingits a way of life that stresses the importance of ranching while giving prominence to an American hero and icon, the cowboy. The State of Wyoming proudly supports our heroes that champion their way to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo each year. Please join us in rooting for Team Wyoming throughout the year by attending Wyoming rodeos and following our blogs:</p> <p><a href"http://therodeohand.blogspot.com/" title"The Rodeo Hand"><strong>The Rodeo Hand: </strong></a>If youre only going to bookmark one blog, this is it your ticket to front row seats throughout the season to keep tabs on the cowboys.</p> <p><a href"http://www.youtube.com/group/wyorodeo" title"WyoRodeoYouTube Group" target"_blank"><strong>WyoRodeo YouTube Group:</strong></a> All video all the time on YouTube. Join the wyorodeo group to watch all of our rodeo videos. </p> <p><a href"http://charliescowboyblog.blogspot.com/" title"Charlie's Cowboy Blog" target"_blank"><strong>Charlie's Cowboy Blog:</strong></a> Many of you have followed Charlie over the years and he will continue to write heartfelt stories about the cowboy way of life. He will be a guest blogger on The Rodeo Hand. </p> <p><a href"http://bullfighterblog.blogspot.com/" title"Blogging Bullfighter" target"_blank"><strong>Blogging Bullfighter:</strong></a> Follow the travels of Jeremy Sparks as he fights bulls at pro rodeos big and small along with sharing his active trips across the Cowboy State.</p> <p><a href"http://wyomingmisscongeniality.blogspot.com/" title"Wyoming's Miss Congeniality" target"_blank"><strong>Wyoming's Miss Congeniality:</strong></a> If you did not get a chance to read about the bucking horse of the year from her perspective you are sure to enjoy her firsthand (or hoof) accounts provided by popular rodeo writer and media manager, Susan Kanode. Susan will also be a guest blogger on The Rodeo Hand this year. </p> <p><a href"http://www.rodeoup.com/" title"RodeoUpPRCA" target"_blank"><strong>RodeoUp PRCA:</strong></a> Wyomingcowboys is our username and rodeo is our game. If you use the PRCA website to check standings and read articles, be sure to save this page for updated videos and photos on your favorite Wyoming athletes. You can also access all of our blogs from this page.</p> 2009-10-14T07:01:17-07:002090http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowmobiling/2090Experience the power of powder in any of Wyoming's winter playgrounds. Wyoming has over 2,000 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails waiting for you, including the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail System which is consistently ranked among the best snowmobiling in the country. The majority of these trails are signed. <br /> <br /> Each trail system offers a little bit of everything for visiting sledders. See wildlife and spectacular scenery from the trails. Toss up some powder in hundreds of meadows. Brave a wicked incline or two. It's all waiting for you.<br /> <br /> Wyoming's long snowy season gives visitors a chance to plan more than one adventure per season. Plan on coming back again and again. Snowmobile trail grooming season is generally midDecember through April 1. <br /> <br /> For more information visit <a href"http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/" target"_blank">Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails<br /> <br /> </a>BLACK HILLS NORTHEAST WYOMING  <br /> <a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/pdf/BlackHills_BearLodge_Beartooth_%20tiled1.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a><br /> <br /> BEAR LODGE MTNS NORTHEAST WYOMING<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/BlackHills_BearLodge_Beartooth_ tiled1.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a><br /> <br /> BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS NORTHWEST WYOMING<a href"http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/" target"_blank"><br /> </a><a href"/Snow/pdf/BlackHills_BearLodge_Beartooth_ tiled1.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a> <br /> <br /> BIG HORN MOUNTAINS NORTH CENTRAL WY<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/Bighorns.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a> <br /> <br /> WYOMING RANGE WESTERN WYOMING<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/NorthWyomingRange.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a>  (Norh Wyoming Range)<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/SouthWyomingRangeandUintas.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a>  (South Wyoming Range and Uintas) <br /> <br /> CASPER MOUNTAIN<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/CasperSierraMadres.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a><br /> <br /> SIERRA MADRE MOUNTAINS SOUTHCENTRAL WYOMING<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/CasperSierraMadres.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a> <br /> <br /> SNOWY RANGE<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/SnowyRange.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a> <br /> <br /> CONTINENTAL DIVIDE<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/Northcontinentaldivide.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a>   (North Continental Divide)<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/Southcontinentaldivide.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a>   (South Continental Divide) <br /> <br /> <br /> 2009-11-18T07:21:36-08:0031316http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Killpecker-Sand-Dunes/31316<p>You can play in one of nature's largest sandboxes in the country just a few miles north of Rock Springs at the Killpecker Sand Dunes. The dunes seem out of place in southwest Wyoming. It's the kind of environment you'd expect to find in the deserts of Africa or the MidEast. There's an offroad vehicle "play area" for desert toys and lots of space to walk around in the sand. The core of an ancient volcano called Boar's Tusk rises straight out of the ground and guards the Sand Dunes. Boar's Tusk is one of only two such geological features in Wyoming the other being Devil's Tower in the northeastern corner of the state. Little known outside the Rock Springs area, the tusk and dunes are well worth the effort and time of any visitor who wants more than a main road trip. For more information contact the Bureau of Land Management office in Rock Springs.</p>2009-03-20T08:14:52-07:0032475http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Flaming-Gorge-Recreation-Area/32475<P>This recreation area in southwestern Wyoming and eastern Utah comprises some 201,000 acres of scenic land, which surrounds Flaming Gorge Reservoir.</P> <P>The reservoir, fed by the waters of the Green River, is 91 miles long with approximately 375 miles of shoreline ranging from low flats to cliffs more than 1,500 feet high.</P> <P>Flaming Gorge has become nationally known as the "fishing hot spot" of America. The reservoir offers quality trout fishing year 'round. A fishing license from either Wyoming or Utah is required, and a specialuse stamp is available for fishing both states. </P> <P>Huge boat launching ramps, located close to campgrounds, are provided at convenient access points along both sides of the reservoir. Boat rentals, marina supplies and food are available at Buckboard Crossing and Lucerne Valley. Kaleidoscopic better defines the awesome coloration of this desert/reservoir area, for it is truly a land of living color with the many rock formations sculptured through the centuries by wind and water, changing colors and perspective with the varying sun.</P> <P>One of the most aweinspiring scenes in the region is Firehole Canyon, south of Rock Springs off US Highway 191. The canyon features chimneys and pinnacles reflecting in the blue water of the reservoir. </P> <P><STRONG>Red Canyon Vista and Visitor Center</STRONG><BR>A major attraction in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is the Red Canyon Vista and Visitor Center. Tourists may travel around the recreation area on a loop road. Highways, WYO 530, US 191 and Utah State Highway 44, connect to offer a complete loop from Interstate 80. The Red Canyon Vista and Visitor Center can be found a short distance from the highway on a spur road. Red Canyon is situated seven miles south of the Wyoming border, but the geographic center of the new 160 mile loop drive is in Wyoming. Travelers may approach the belt tour from either WYO 530 south of Green River, from US 191 west of Rock Springs, or from WYO 414 southeast of Fort Bridger.</P> <P><STRONG>History of the Area</STRONG><BR>Petroglyphs have been found, giving evidence that American Indians lived in, or passed through, the area hundreds of years before the first Europeans arrived. To these natives, the Green River was known as the Seedskadeea, the Crow Indian word meaning prairie hen.</P> <P>Prior to 1848, part of the Flaming Gorge area in Wyoming belonged to Mexico, but was annexed to the United States after the Mexican War. Other parts of the area have been claimed, at one time or another, by France, Spain, Britain, Mexico, the early state of California and the Mormon state of Deseret. John Wesley Powell, a onearmed Army major and professor, mapped the area initially and named Flaming Gorge and other land features on his way down the Green and Colorado Rivers in 1869 and 1871.</P> <P><STRONG>Geological Formations</STRONG><BR>The entire region is fascinating to both the amateur and serious geologist. The sedimentary rock formations of the Flaming Gorge area resemble layers of a cake, one stratum upon another. The formations accumulated from silt and mud on the bottom of a great freshwater lake, which occupied much of what is now Wyoming during the early Tertiary period, some 40 million years ago. Fossils of flora and fauna from these prehistoric times are frequently found in the area.</P>2009-07-22T10:09:05-07:0032902http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Dogsledding/32902Theres nothing quite like travel at the speed of dogthe crisp winter air in your face, the runners sliding smooth and free, the sound of <em>Mush!</em> ringing out across the snowscape. Dogsledding is truly a one of a kind experience. Take a look at the sledding tours through the Teton and Shoshoni National Forests that surround Jackson Hole, Wyoming and the Greater Yellowstone Area. And dont forget to bring the kibble. 2009-10-16T12:10:18-07:0032905http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/State-and-National-Parks/32905<P>At Wyomings state parks, breathtaking scenery, wildlife and all sorts of recreational opportunities abound. In park reservoirs, visitors can swim, boat, wind surf, water ski and fish for walleye, trout and several other species of fish. Many parks offer camping, picnicking and biking and nature trails that lead to overlooks and scenic mountain vistas.</P> <P>When it comes to national parks, forests and monuments, Wyoming boasts a number of firsts, including Americas first national monument, Devils Tower. Wyoming is also home to the nations's first national forest, Shoshone National Forest, which remains one of the largest forests in the country, and Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park.</P>2009-03-16T12:32:37-07:00