Wyoming Adventure Guide - UK English 2017
Places To Spot Wyoming Wildlife
2017-01-07 02:15:19
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
The national park is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise. You’re likely to spot plenty of bison and elk from the road, but venturing into the backcountry might earn you sightings of grizzly and black bears, moose, grey wolves, bighorn sheep, coyotes, pronghorn, bald eagles and many other wild creatures.
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
The national park’s diverse landscape provides habitats for black and grizzly bears, moose, elk, coyotes, bison, mule deer, river otters, bald eagles, sage grouse, trumpeter swans and more. For wintertime elk sightings, visit the National Elk Refuge, just south of the park, where 7,000 migrating elk spend each winter.
SEEDSKADEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
North of the town of Green River, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge borders 58 kilometres along the Green River. Drive, hike or kayak through the refuge for the chance to spot bald eagles, trumpeter swans, moose, mule deer, white-tailed jackrabbits, coyotes, foxes and more.
BIGHORN MOUNTAINS
The 76-kilometre Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway connects Worland and Buffalo, whilst the 93-kilometre Bighorn Scenic Byway winds from Shell east toward Sheridan. Keep an eye out for elk, mule deer, white-tail deer, coyotes, black bears, moose, wild turkeys, sage grouse and bald and golden eagles.
MEDICINE BOW NATIONAL FOREST
Moose, elk, beaver, black bear and bobcat and are just a few of the species in Medicine Bow National Forest. Travel through high mountain passes and past stunning lakes whilst looking for wildlife along the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, which includes a section of Hwy 130 between Laramie and Saratoga.
PILOT BUTTE WILD HORSE SCENIC LOOP
Connecting Green River and Rock Springs, the 39-kilometre Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop is a prime place to experience the thrill of watching a galloping herd of wild horses. The unpaved road takes you through an area where hundreds of horses are known to roam.
THE RED DESERT
Arid deserts aren’t often known as a prime habitat for wild animals, but southwestern Wyoming’s Red Desert is an exception. Its 6 million acres of sand dunes and buttes are home to 350 species of wildlife, including the largest migratory herd of pronghorn in the contiguous U.S. and the world’s largest herd of rare desert elk.
WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS
The Wind River Range encompasses towering peaks (40 of which are higher than 3,962 metres), more than 1,300 lakes and the Wind River, making it a great setting for wildlife watching. Look for moose, elk, bears, wolves, mountain lions and bighorn sheep.
Enjoy the beauty and wonder of Wyoming’s wildlife and help us preserve their homes for future generations. Please remember to always stay on designated trails and boardwalks and pick up all trash and waste before leaving. Wildlife can be dangerous and unpredictable; please view them from a safe distance and never feed the animals. Whilst they may be cute, remember our wildlife is just that — WILD!
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