The state of Wyoming has amazing natural wonders to experience. Grasslands, mountains, forests, deserts, rivers and lakes make for some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. Of course, all of these different landscapes have their own look and feel during each of the seasons. Each region of our state has its own unique vegetation, wildlife, weather and geologic formations.
From Old Faithful to Devils Tower, the forces of nature have sculpted amazing landscapes and geo-thermal features for our residents and visitors to enjoy. Yellowstone National Park and Hot Springs State Park boast numerous geo-thermal attractions. Many of the mountain ranges and wilderness areas throughout the state bring visitors to see the changing of fall colors, wildlife, and humbling mountain peaks.
Central Wyoming Natural Attractions
The North Platte River has influenced Wyoming's history and development since the beginning of civilization. The Oregon, California and Mormon Pioneer trails all followed the river through eastern Wyoming, as did the first Overland Stage route, the Pony Express and the first transcontinental telegraph line. The river’s valley supplied the grass, water and gentle grade that were critical to the success of the emigrant trails.
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Northeast Wyoming Natural Attractions
South of Buffalo and 16 miles west of the town of Kaycee is the Outlaw Cave Recreation Area. It contains a public campground, a Native American rock shelter with pictographs, and the famous "Outlaw Cave" used by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. more...
Northwest Wyoming Natural Attractions
Five Springs Falls Recreation Site, along Hwy 14A about 25 miles east of Lovell, provides unique vertical cliff habitat that is kept moist by the spray from a 100 foot waterfall. The granite walls surrounding the falls provide a home for four rare and sensitive plant species. more...
Southeast Wyoming Natural Attractions
Laramie Peak, at 10,272 feet, the highest point in the Laramie Mountains, looms on the horizon and became an important landmark to westward emigrants on the Oregon Trail. A 5.5-mile trail up Laramie Peak is a steep climb, rewarded by a panoramic view at the top. more...
Southwest Wyoming Natural Attractions
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 Mid-East. There's an off-road vehicle "play area" for desert toys and lots of space to walk around in the sand. more...
It's easy, Joe Ellis assures me as the warm morning sun glints off Willow Creek's waters. But gazing through the gin-clear waters at the pebbled creek bottom, I'm not so sure I'll be good at panning for gold.
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Rub your hand on an aspen tree, and it will come away powdery white. These ghostly trees with their white bark and black knots or branches have nearly round leaves that are green and supple in the spring and summer. But when the weather turns colder in early September, these round leaves begin to change colors, turning yellow, then bright gold, often deep red. read more
