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Navigating the wide range of activities and the vast open spaces throughout Wyoming can be intimidating. Luckily, a variety of guided excursions are available, so you don’t have to traverse our splendid wilds alone. Outfitters provide all the essentials, from food and accommodations to a knowledgeable local guide who will enrich your experience along the way. HORSEBACK RIDING Horseback riding is one of the greatest ways to see Wyoming, take in spectacular views from locations not accessible by car and capture the state’s genuine western spirit. Local outfitters and dude ranches offer many options, including quick day outings, overnight trips and special packages that pair time in the saddle with activities like fishing and hunting. Encounter the unscathed beauty of the Gros Ventre Wilderness on a day trip with Green River & Bridger-Teton Outfitters in Pinedale or book an excursion with Boulder Basin Outfitters in Cody, which hosts three- to eight-day pack trips on remote trails through the dense woodlands surrounding Yellowstone. Teepee camping and hearty meals are included. HIKING & CLIMBING If you prefer to explore on foot, there are plenty of guided hiking tours available. Treks range from casual walks along well-trafficked trails to serious alpine adventures. With Exum Mountain Guides, travelers can summit one of North America’s most iconic peaks — the 13,775-foot Grand Teton in the Teton Range. Choose from private or group climbs, complete with two days of instruction to prepare for the bucket-list expedition. Multi-day hikes with Lander Llama Company are a fun option for active families. The customizable trips allow travelers to investigate the high-mountain cirques, waterfalls and vast meadows of the Wind River and Absaroka ranges with the perfect companions — friendly llamas who tote essential camping equipment. FISHING The angling opportunities in Wyoming are as diverse as the state’s landscape. Four native cutthroat trout species and yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass are just a few of the many types of fish that inhabit Wyoming’s waters. Connecting with a fishing guide can up your odds of reeling in the ultimate catch. Gain private and public access to the famous trout-filled Grey Reef section of North Platte River in central Wyoming with North Platte Lodge in Alcova, a comfy lodge and fishing guide service or troll for walleye in warm-water lakes near Laramie with Two Dogs Guide Service, who can also take you to tried-and-true fishing holes in the Snowy Range and Medicine Bow National Forest. FIND THE PERFECT OUTFITTER Browse an extensive list at TravelWyoming.com/things-to-do/guides-and-outfitters or: Salt to Stone, p. 130; Rockies to Tetons, p. 125; Park to Park, p. 127; Black to Yellow, p. 125; National Parks, p. 132. WY INDEED “Riding in the outdoors lets you see so much more country in a day. But be in good shape: while horses and mules make it easier to cover more country, riding is still a physical activity. — Lee Livington, president of the Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association
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