Other Destinations and Attractions in Wyoming

Half an hour's drive south of the mining town of Rock Springs is the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, which extends into the neighboring state of Utah. The Green River is dammed here.

Fossil Butte National Monument is famous the world over for its immense collection of fossils found in the cold sagebrush desert. Hiking trails are available as are bicycle tracks. Fossil Butte National Monument has a fantastic visitor center and hosts a variety of ranger led activities.

The Medicine Bow Mountains west of Laramie were sacred to the Indians. Now there are popular winter sports available, especially in the vicinity of the Snowy Range.

Not unlike other historical pioneer museums, the Lincoln County Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum in Afton contains a variety of period pieces. The museum also provides some history of the area and on the Mormons in particular.

The Green River Valley Museum located in Big Piney, WY features exhibits on the history of the local area along with special displays of Indian Artifacts, outdoor ranch equipment, and historic oil fields tools. The museum also features one yearly exhibit that changes annually.

The Grand Encampment Museum in the city of the same name provides a glimpse of pioneer life in the old West. The museum consists of over a dozen buildings, all done up in the style of the times, filled with period pieces of that day and age. The history of the Encampment Valley is also presented. Of particular note is the Doc Culleton Interpretive Center.

Uinta County Historical Museum is the repository for all history in Unita County. A variety of interesting displays and exhibits make this museum in Evanston worth a quick stop. The museum is housed in the famous Carnegie Library located right downtown.

Fort Bridger State Historical Park is located 30 miles East of Evanston. The park is at an elevation of 6675 feet and provides excellent views to the south where the Uinta Mountains can be seen. Several buildings from the original fort have been restored and a visitors center is on the site. Also at Fort Bridger State Historical Park is an archeological exhibit of the base of the original cobblestone wall.

The Sweetwater County Historical Museum has been collecting and preserving the history of Sweetwater since 1967. On display are several permanent and temporary exhibits on the surrounding area. The museum, located on the Green River, also has a large collection of historical photographs.

The Fossil Country Frontier Museum located in Kemmerer, WY, has more than just the standard period pieces and memorabilia from days gone by. It has a replica coal mine, a bootlegging still, and a fossilized footprint of a Hadrosaurid. The museum has an active event calendar hosting five events throughout the season ranging from campfire chats to a music festival.

The Western History Center in the small town of Lingle is worth a visit for those interested in learning more about the geological make up of the area, immigrant history, and ancient peoples who once inhabited the nearby lands. Of particular interest are the displays of ancient mammoths and the Spanish Diggings.

The Stagecoach Museum in the small town of Lusk. The feature attraction is an original stagecoach that was used on the Cheyenne Black Hills Stage Line. Also on display are other horse drawn buggies, memorabilia from the 1800's and an old storefront.

The Medicine Bow Museum features exhibits on the town and the surrounding area. The museum is housed in an old railway depot that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Also on site is the Owen Wister Cabin.

This huge area is combined with the Routt National Forest and extends from north central Colorado to central Wyoming. Also located nearby is the Thunder Basin National Grasslands and all three areas combined offer almost 3 million acres of recreational opportunities.

The Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale, WY, tells the story of the courageous men that opened up the Rocky Mountains to the fur trade. The museum also provides an interesting overview of the fur trade and of the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous system. The museum hosts a variety of events throughout the season from a Spring Thaw Party to Sublette County Days.

The Riverton Museum located in the town of the same name provides visitors with the history, life and times of the homesteaders who settled here in 1906. The museum is housed in one of the town's oldest brick buildings that was once a church. It also has an extensive research library on Wyoming's history.

The Little Snake River Museum in Savery has a variety of information and displays on the town of Savery and the history of the region. Also on the property are four buildings of historical significance. They are Jim Baker's Cabin, Strobridge House, the Blair Cabin, and the Dutch Joe School.

The Shoshone National Forest was the United States' first forest reserve when it was set-aside in 1891. The Shoshone National Forest is spread over an incredible 2.4 million acres and as a result the outdoor recreation opportunities are almost endless. The park ranges from snow capped mountains to sagebrush flats and is stunningly beautiful.

South Pass City State Historic Site in the city of the same name makes for a great outing. Here visitors can pan for gold, see a blacksmith in action and tour through the 17 restored buildings on the site. Hiking and walking trails are also available in South Pass City Historic Site but note there is no camping at this location.

The Homesteaders Museum in Torrington is the home of a variety of displays related to the mass migration of homesteaders that took place in the mid 19th Century. Also on display are items and information on the second wave of homesteaders that came this way after World War II. The museum is located in a renovated railway depot on highway 85.

The Laramie Peak Museum located in Wheatland has an interesting selection of displays of homesteader equipment and artifacts. Some of the displays featured are a tool exhibit, a 1880's pottery kiln, a Dempster hand pump, and a wide brimmed lady's hat among many others.