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Visitor Centers • Casper • Cheyenne • Chugwater • Douglas • Lusk • Pine Bluffs • Thermopolis • Wheatland State Parks • Curt Gowdy State Park • Edness K. Wilkins State Park • Glendo State Park • Guernsey State Park • Hot Springs State Park The Park to Park region is packed with road-trip stops too special to ignore, from Wyoming’s lively capital city to quaint small towns that move at a refreshingly slower pace. Drop a line in one of the West’s most renowned fishing destinations, revel in prehistoric and natural wonders and pick up perfect Wyoming mementos — like cowboy boots and local wine — to remember your journey. STARTING POINT: SOUTHEAST WYOMING WELCOME CENTER A. Terry Bison Ranch Resort Cheyenne Climb aboard a custom-built train for a ride out to the middle of the working ranch’s bison herd and bite into the Senator’s Steakhouse’s juicy bison burger, voted the Best Bison Burger in Wyoming by USA Today’s 10Best. B. Cheyenne Botanic gardens Cheyenne Linger in rose, herb, wetland, cacti and woodland gardens, admire the tropical plant collection in the stately Grand Conservatory and get an idea of what life was like for early Wyoming settlers in the historic Rotary Century Plazas. C. Fort Laramie National Historic Site near Guernsey and Torrington Tour restored buildings at the largest military post on the northern plains at Fort Laramie National Historic Site, a former 1834 private fur-trading station turned military post to protect trail travelers. D. Table Mountain Vineyards near Torrington Table Mountain Vineyards’ “pure Wyoming wine” is concocted from all-local ingredients. Make an appointment to stop in for sips of their semi-sweet raspberry wine or honey wine with cinnamon. E. Guernsey State Park Guernsey Explore historic structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, including a museum located at the top of a cliff that gives way to expansive views of a sparkling reservoir. F. Glendo State Park Glendo Sparkling Glendo Reservoir attracts boaters, water skiers, swimmers and anglers. Keep your eyes peeled for teepee rings and other artifacts left by American Indian tribes who once inhabited the area. G. Jackalope Square Douglas According to legend, the jackalope was born in Douglas when two brothers mounted a jackrabbit’s body with deer antlers at their taxidermy shop. Pose with the eight-foot statue of the creature at Jackalope Square. Don’t forget to tag #ThatsWY! H. Ayres Natural Bridge Douglas Discover a 100-foot-long natural rock arch spanning La Prele Creek west of Douglas during the warm-weather months. This oasis has a short trail that leads to a view of the “bridge” from above, as well as picnic tables that offer a break from the road. I. Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters Casper Celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2019, this downtown Casper institution has supplied locals and visitors with boots, hats and other Western essentials since 1919. With more than 10,000 pairs in stock, you’re sure to find the perfect fit. J. Miracle Mile Fishing near Casper and Alcova Portions of the North Platte River that flow through the region — including the Miracle Mile system between the Pathfinder and Seminoe dams — abound with brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Connect with a local outfitter to boost your chances of reeling in the ultimate catch. K. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center & Dig Sites Thermopolis Hundreds of displays and more than 30 mounted skeletons tell storied tales of Wyoming’s prehistoric past. See the Archaeopteryx specimen — one of only 10 in the world — or opt for a dig-site tour, where you can dig for fossils yourself. L. Wind River Canyon near Thermopolis Travel through time on the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway in Thermopolis to catch glimpses of Wind River Canyon’s 2,500-foot, pink-hued rock walls, which date back to the Precambrian period, as well as bighorn sheep and other wildlife. Keep an eye out for signage highlighting the canyon’s geology along the way. END POINT: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK EAST ENTRANCE Find more Park to Park road-trip itineraries at TravelWyoming.com/itineraries/park-to-park. More Incredible Stops • Cheyenne Union Pacific Depot Cheyenne • Historic Governor’s Mansion Cheyenne • Wyoming State Museum Cheyenne • Chugwater Chili Chugwater • Windy Peaks Brewery & Steakhouse Wheatland • Bread Doctor Torrington • Oregon Trail Rut & Register Cliff near Guernsey • Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum Douglas • Paleon Museum Glenrock • Fort Caspar Museum Casper • National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Casper • Nicolaysen Art Museum Casper • Tate Geological Museum Casper • Wyoming Whiskey Kirby 2019 Park to Park Events • Cheyenne Depot Days MAY 18–19, 2019 Cheyenne • College National Finals Rodeo JUNE 9–15, 2019 Casper • Wyoming Brewers Festival JUNE 14–15, 2019 Cheyenne • Chugwater Chili Cook- Off JUNE 15, 2019 Chugwater • Wright Days JUNE 21–23, 2019 Wright • Old- Fashioned Fourth of July JULY 4, 2019 Fort Laramie • Cheyenne Frontier Days JULY 19–28, 2019 Cheyenne • Wyoming State Fair AUG. 10–17, 2019 Douglas PLAN YOUR TRIP: Browse lodging and activity listings for the Park to Park region starting on p. 85.
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