Beginning in Sundance, WY, you'll start tracking the footsteps of Butch Cassidy and famous partner, The Sundance Kid, who earned his reputation and nickname in this Black Hills town after a stint in the local jail. Take Highway 14 to Devils Tower National Monument. Rising 1,280 feet from the valley floor, this monolith was proclaimed the nation's first national monument in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. The tower was also made famous in Steven Spielberg's classic sci-fi film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”  (Sundance to Devils Tower National Monument – 30.4 miles – about 47 minutes)

From Devils Tower, travel south on Highway 14 back to Sundance and then west on I-90 to Gillette. The town is interesting for its coal mine tours; the Rockplie Museum and the Cam-Plex Center's packed calendar of musical concerts and rodeos. (Devils Tower National Monument to Gillette – 63.6 miles – about 1 hour and 21 minutes)

Continue on I-90 to Buffalo, an area tucked away between rolling plains and the towering peaks of the Big Horn Mountains and the vast Bighorn National Forest. Immerse yourself in the Old West along Main Street and its menagerie of historic buildings and frontier charm. Rich in both western history and breathtaking scenery, this unique hamlet is popular stop for all kinds of outdoor activities including hiking and wildlife viewing. (Gillette to Buffalo – 70.9 miles – about 1 hour and four minutes)

North on I-90 will take you to the city of Sheridan, another Wyoming town steeped in western history and mountain beauty. Visits to the King Ropes Museum and Historic Sheridan Inn are required as you explore this rugged and secluded valley, a historic outpost of prosperity as a mining, cattle and cowboy town. (Buffalo to Sheridan – 36.9 miles – about 36 minutes)

From Sheridan there is a tantalizing choice of routes west over the Big Horn Mountains.

“The Mountaintop” route takes you from Sheridan to Burgess Junction on Highway 14, then through scenic Shell Canyon to Greybull. (Sheridan to Burgess Junction – 48.5 miles – about 56 minutes)

Then head south on Highway 14 to Greybull. Along the way you will travel through Shell Canyon, an area rich in geological wonders and stark beauty. Check out the Shell Creek Falls, a waterfall that tumbles over three billion year old granite cliffs. (Burgess Junction to Greybull – 47.2 miles – about 49 minutes)

The other option out of Sheridan is to take the spectacular high-altitude route from Sheridan to Burgess Junction (Sheridan to Burgess Junction – 48.5 miles – about 56 minutes), then Burgess Junction to Lovell on Highway 14A (14A is not recommended for RVs or trailers). (Burgess Junction to Lovell – 52.4 miles – about an hour.) On the way to Lovell, be sure to look for the Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark.

Either way, you'll experience the beauty of Bighorn National Forest. And should your travel plans allow, you can venture over to Cody on your way to Yellowstone National Park. (Cody is only 53 miles from Greybull and 39.3 miles from Lovell.)

Miles and estimate travel time

Sundance to Devils Tower National Monument – 30.4 miles – about 47 minutes

Devils Tower National Monument to Gillette – 63.6 miles – about 1 hour and 21 minutes

Gillette to Buffalo – 70.9 miles – about 1 hour and four minutes

Buffalo to Sheridan – 36.9 miles – about 36 minutes

Sheridan to Burgess Junction – 48.5 miles – about 56 minutes

Burgess Junction to Greybull – 47.2 miles – about 49 minutes

Burgess Junction to Lovell – 52.4 miles – about 1 hour and 2 minutes