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START ROAD TRIP STOP 1 LARAMIE STOP 2 ENCAMPMENT STOP 3 SARATOGA STOP 4 RAWLINS STOP 5 SOUTH PASS CITY STOP 6 LANDER STOP 7 RIVERTON STOP 8 DUBOIS END YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK South Entrance Those pining for epic outdoor pursuits will find plenty to do on a road trip through the Rocky Mountains to the Teton Range in the Rockies to Tetons region, where the beauty of the Snowy, Medicine Bow, Seminoe and Wind River mountain ranges heighten the scenery. Immerse yourself in nature through activities like rock climbing, hiking and biking, and delve into Native American, women’s suffrage and frontier history. Visitor Centers • Dubois • Lander • Laramie • Rawlins • Riverton • Saratoga State Parks & National Forests • Boysen State Park • Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest • Seminoe State Park • Shoshone National Forest • Sinks Canyon State Park STARTING POINT: SUMMIT INFORMATION CENTER, LARAMIE A Wyoming House for Historic Women Laramie See exhibits on Louisa Gardner Swain — the first woman in the world to vote under the Wyoming Territory law granting women the right to vote and hold office — and 12 other local women who paved the way in the women’s suffrage movement. B Wyoming Territorial prison state Historic site Laramie This historical site is rich with tales of “violent and desperate outlaws,” the most famous of which was Butch Cassidy. Browse exhibits on the penitentiary’s prisoners and how it became a center for agricultural experimentation for the University of Wyoming. C Albany Lodge Laramie Flanked by the Snowy Range, Laramie Plains and Medicine Bow National Forest, this lovingly restored 1907 hotel and cafe is a terrific home base for adventures in the surrounding wild lands. D Grand encampment Museum Encampment Wander through more than a dozen preserved historical buildings furnished with artifacts showcasing the history of the timber, mining and agricultural industries of the Upper Platte Valley at the turn of the 20th century. Don’t miss the two-story outhouse. E Six Mile Gap Fishing near Saratoga The North Platte River near Saratoga has multiple coveted fishing sections, including the Six Mile Gap — known for supplying a bounty of trophy trout. Join other eager anglers on the banks of the river on your own or connect with a local guide and outfitter. Find one starting on p. 100. F Wyoming Frontier prison Rawlins More than 13,500 people were incarcerated at the “Old Pen” during its 80 years of operation, including 11 women. Tour the prison, built in 1901 just three blocks off Main Street, to gain insight into its fascinatingly dark past. G Women’s suffrage pathway near South Pass City Drive the Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Pathway, a 19-mile segment of Highway 28 southwest of South Pass City. The 1860sera mining town is where Esther Hobart Morris served as justice of the peace and became the first woman to hold political office in the U.S. H Lander Bar Lander Originally opened as a saloon in 1908, the bar served as a hotel, brothel and boarding house — among other things — before it was turned back into a saloon. Order a whiskey or craft beer, the perfect thirst quenchers after a day of rock climbing at nearby Sinks Canyon State Park. Wind River Hotel & Casino I Riverton Learn about the past, present and future of the Northern Arapaho tribes who reside on the Wind River Indian Reservation in the establishment’s Northern Arapaho Experience Room and try your luck at the casino. J Wind River indian Reservation Driving Tour This self-guided tour of the Wind River Indian Reservation takes visitors to sites significant to the history and culture of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes who call it home, including the grave of Chief Washakie, the last chief of the Shoshone tribe. K National Bighorn sheep Center Dubois The world’s largest wintering herd of bighorn sheep roams this remote area. Stop by the National Bighorn Sheep Center to view exhibits about the majestic mammals and set up a guided or solo tour to see them in their natural habitat. END POINT: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SOUTH ENTRANCE Find more along the Rockies to Tetons route at TravelWyoming. com/rockies-to-tetons. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: JASON HATFIELD; INSTAGRAM/JOEYWYOMING; ERIC LINDBERG; WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM; INSTAGRAM/VISIT.CASPER. MORE INCREDIBLE STOPS IN THE ROCKIES TO TETONS REGION Vedauwoo Campground & Recreation Area Ascend some of Wyoming’s best rock-climbing routes and slumber under the stars at Vedauwoo in Buford, known to the Arapaho Indians as “Land of the Earthborn Spirit.” Medicine Bow National Forest Uncover glacier-fed lakes, wildflower-speckled meadows and the Snowy Mountains’ sky-tickling peaks in the Medicine Bow National Forest near Laramie — loved by locals for its scenic hiking and backpacking trails. Museum of the American West Check out a pioneer village featuring authentic Old West buildings, view exhibits highlighting the history of central Wyoming and watch Native American dances at the Museum of the American West in Lander. Saratoga Hot springs Resort & spa Prepare for some serious pampering at Saratoga Hot Springs, where you can lounge in intimate, covered pools and a 70-foot natural hot-springs pool; or enjoy two free soaking options at Platte River-side Hobo Hot Springs in Saratoga. National Museum of Military Vehicles Tour an expansive Dubois museum filled with hundreds of restored military vehicles, naval vessels, artillery pieces and aircraft — some dating back as early as 1897. Exhibits showcase how the vehicles were used in war and remember the bravery of American service members. ADDITIONAL IDEAS • Nici Self Historical Museum Centennial • Rustic Pine Tavern Dubois • Svilar’s Bar & Dining Room Hudson • The Juicery Lander • Shoshone Rose Casino Lander • Wild Iris Climbing Area near Lander • Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument near Laramie • American Heritage Center Laramie • Coal Creek Coffee Laramie • Laramie Plains Museum Laramie • Shogunz Pizza Rawlins • Firewater Public House Saratoga • Historic Wolf Hotel Saratoga • South Pass City State Historic Site South Pass City • Wind River Hotel & Casino Riverton WY NOT? Experience the Beauty of Wild Mustangs. One of three wild horse eco-sanctuaries in Wyoming, the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary is situated on the Wind River Indian Reservation. Learn about the importance of horses to the culture and traditions of Native Americans and the history of wild horses in North America. Schedule a guided tour of the working ranch to see the majestic animals up close.
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