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STOP 1 ROUTE A ROUTE B EVANSTON GREEN RIVER STOP 2 FORT BRIDGER GREEN RIVER STOP 3 KEMMERER ROCK SPRINGS STOP 4 KEMMERER FARSON STOP 5 STAR VALLEY PINEDALE STOP 6 AFTON PINEDALE STOP 7 TETON VILLAGE JACKSON END YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK South Entrance Welcoming small towns brimming with local flavor and stretches of unscathed wilderness await visitors traveling from Salt Lake City into southwest Wyoming and northward to Yellowstone. The Salt to Stone region is a colorful adventureland waiting to be discovered by road trippers. Trace the footsteps of mountain men and women, discover dreamy vistas by foot, bike or car — and tour museums and attractions that showcase Western culture at its finest. = ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTION Visitor Centers • Evanston • Green River • Jackson • Pinedale • Rock Springs • Star Valley State Parks & National Forests • Ashley National Forest • Bear River State Park • Bridger-Teton National Forest • Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest STARTING POINT ROUTE A: EVANSTON DOWNTOWN VISITOR CENTER ROUTE A (FROM EVANSTON) A Roundhouse & Rail Yards Evanston Evanston is home to one of the only remaining complete roundhouses on the old Union Pacific line between Omaha and Sacramento. This historical building — used by railroads to store and service locomotives — has a turntable that is still operational. B Fort Bridger State Historic Site Fort Bridger Several restored buildings highlight the history of this 19th-century fur-trading post, a vital supply stop for wagon trains traversing the Oregon, California and Mormon trails. Tour the reconstructed trading post and museum. C Fossil Butte National Monument near Kemmerer Colorful geologic formations rise about 1,000 feet above Twin Creek Valley and possess some of the world’s best-preserved fossils, including those of fish, insects, plants, reptiles, birds and mammals. D Fossil Country Frontier Museum Kemmerer A sampling of annual exhibits at this hidden gem includes a replica coal mine, bootlegging stills and wine presses, along with a preserved footprint belonging to a hadrosaurid (otherwise known as a duck-billed dino). E Star Valley Scenic Byway This picturesque 80-mile stretch of Highway 89 starts at the Idaho–Wyoming border, climbs up Salt Canyon and Salt River Pass and descends into sprawling and verdant Star Valley. Then the route continues through the quaint communities of Smoot, Afton, Grover, Thayne and Etna before reaching Alpine and ending at the Lincoln County line in Snake River Canyon. Watch for the World’s Largest Antler Arch, a collection of more than 3,000 shed antlers woven together over an Afton highway. F intermittent Spring Afton Known as the “spring that breathes,” the Intermittent Spring near Afton is one of only three periodic springs in the world that flows on predictable intervals. To get there, head east on Second Avenue in Afton and hike the short trail along Swift Creek. G Jackson Hole Aerial Tram Teton Village Ride the tram in Teton Village up 4,139 feet to unparalleled wraparound views of Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park. STARTING POINT ROUTE B: FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ROUTE B (FROM GREEN RIVER) H Flaming gorge National Recreation Area near Green River Named for the landscape’s natural kaleidoscopic hues, 207,636-acre Flaming Gorge is a land of living color. The reservoir is perfect for boating, fishing and kayaking, and the whimsical rock formations that frame the water change colors and perspective with varying sunlight. Tour this stretch of scenic roadway via bus tours with local guides. More info: tourwyoming.com/flaming-gorge-tour. I Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Green River More than 220 bird species inhabit Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, which protects 27,230 acres of riparian, wetland and upland shrub habitats along the Green River. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles, trumpeter swans, moose and mule deer, or guarantee yourself wildlife spectacles within the refuge’s family-friendly welcome center. J Killpecker Sand Dunes near Rock Springs See Wyoming’s wild geologic past in action at the Killpecker Sand Dunes located north of Rock Springs. Buttes, spires and towering dunes — including the 400-foot-tall volcanic Boar’s Tusk — will inspire Instagram posts galore, while ATVers will delight in 11,000 acres of scenic landscape. K Farson Mercantile & ice Cream Shop Farson Whether your flavor of choice is butter pecan or mint chocolate chip, a stop at Farson Mercantile — home of the “Big Cone” — for a scoop (or three) is a must. The crowd-pleasing pit stop also serves pizza, coffee and sandwiches. L The Museum of the Mountain Man Pinedale The fur-trade era comes alive through period artifacts and authentic reproductions. Exhibits include an exact replica of an 1800s Sioux lodging and a life-size grizzly-bear- attack diorama — featuring frontiersman Hugh Glass and inspired by the 2015 movie “The Revenant.” M green River Lakes & Squaretop Mountain near Pinedale A pair of sparkling green-blue lakes in the Bridger- Teton National Forest, Green River Lakes boast awe-inspiring vistas of the Wind River Range’s photogenic 11,695-foot Squaretop Mountain. N The National Museum of Wildlife Art Jackson The National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson has more than 5,000 works of art representing animals from around the world, including pieces by Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol and John James Audubon. An additional bonus: It has incredible views of the National Elk Refuge. END POINT: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SOUTH ENTRANCE Find more along the Salt to Stone route at TravelWY.com/salttostone. Tripadvisor-Approved Stops in the SALT TO STONE REGION PIEDMONT CHARCOAL KILNS STATE HISTORIC SITE | near Evanston 4.5 “This historic site is about 20 miles east of Evanston, well off the interstate near the location of the ‘ghost town’ of Piedmont. Three large charcoal kilns remain there from the mid-1800s. State signage explains the history of the local charcoal industry, and how it died out when rail routes changed.” — ROCtraveler30 FREMONT LAKE | near Pinedale 4.5 “Fremont Lake offers recreation opportunities, but my visit was just for the views. I followed Skyline Drive, stopping frequently at little pullovers to enjoy the incredible views of the lake, the trees and especially the wildflowers. Pops of pink, red, yellow, white, lavender ... the colors were simply wonderful! Best of all was the spectacular Wind River mountain-range overlook. I drove in the morning to take full advantage of the eastern light.” — Sue B. PILOT BUTTE WILD HORSE SCENIC LOOP TOUR | Rock Springs to Green River 4.5 “The minute we pulled off Hwy. 191 and onto CR4-14 we saw four wild horses. Beautiful. The dirt road is bumpy but, if you take it slowly, it’s fine. Not only are you looking for wild horses, but the views are spectacular. You even can get great views of Pilot Butte. Farther down the road we were able to see four more wild horses, so it was a great day.” — billandgeorgeanna WESTERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | Rock Springs 5.0 “I read a review on Tripadvisor and decided to check this out. The college has a small, but detailed collection of dinosaur bones. We had walked on the walking paths at the college on previous trips and had no idea these displays were there! You are able to get up close to the displays so you can really get a feel for the size of these creatures. Definitely recommend a visit!” — Wolfepack06 MORE TRIPADViSOR IDEAS 5.0 Cowboy Country Distilling Rock Springs green River Valley Museum Big Piney Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Via Ferrata Teton Village Skyline Drive Scenic Loop Pinedale Square State Brewing Rock Springs 4.5 Chinese Joss House Museum Evanston Delish Donuts & Coffee Alpine Expedition island Park Green River Granite Hot Springs Jackson National Elk Refuge Jackson Pitchfork Fondue Western Cookout Pinedale Sweetwater County Historical Museum Green River Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa Teton Village White Mountain Petroglyphs Rock Springs The Wort Hotel Jackson 4.0 Million Dollar Cowboy Bar Jackson Find more Wyoming things to do at tripadvisor.com.
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