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Wyoming’s open roads, state and national parks, plentiful campgrounds and RV-friendly towns beckon those who love to travel in the comfort of a recreational vehicle. Remember, many of Wyoming’s attractions and charming towns lie slightly off the beaten path, so don’t be shy to detour off the interstates and explore our hidden treasures and incredible landscapes. SALT TO STONE I-80 stretches across the southern portion of the state, beginning near the western border in Evanston and continuing through Green River and Rock Springs. The route parallels the Union Pacific Railroad, which gave birth to several communities and ultimately the Wyoming Territory as it pushed west in the late 1860s; you will find railroad history all along the highway. And don’t miss one of the jewels of Wyoming: Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. ROCKIES TO TETONS Begin at the Southeast Wyoming Welcome Center near the state border on I-25 in Cheyenne. Helpful specialists can assist you in planning the next step in your RV trip, and you’ll have access to a dump station and fresh water to get you ready for the next leg. Be sure to spend some time in Cheyenne, the state capital, where you can delve into Wyoming’s past at many museums and historic sites. As you plan your travels beyond Cheyenne, consider don’t-miss spots in the region within the Snowy Range, Wind River Country and Grand Teton National Park. PARK TO PARK Continuing into the heart of the state, you’ll find Casper, where several campgrounds/ RV parks offer full services. Stop at the Tate Geological Museum, where you will see the largest mounted Columbian Mammoth in the world, or the Fort Caspar Museum to learn about local history. Check out Casper Mountain to hike, bike or cross-country ski on miles of scenic trails. From Casper, take I-25 south and merge onto US-26 to Guernsey, where you will find several RV parks. On the way, detour 3 miles off the highway to Ayres Natural Bridge, a beautiful rock formation with historical ties to Native Americans and some of the area’s first settlers. BLACK TO YELLOW Visit the Northeast Wyoming Welcome Center off I-90 (exit 199) in Beulah. The highway then rolls over the western edge of the Black Hills, passes near Sundance Mountain and traverses the northern edge of the Powder River Basin before flanking the eastern side of the Bighorn Mountains. Side trips of particular appeal include Devils Tower KOA west of Hulett. Gillette, Buffalo and Sheridan have multiple RV parks as well as numerous Native American war sites and museums — don’t miss the art at the Brinton Museum west of Sheridan.
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