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With 11 glorious state parks and one recreation area, Wyoming delivers big on outdoor fun. Here are the best places to pursue endless panoramas, hook a glimmering fish and spot all manner of furry and feathered critters in the last bastion of the West. FIND ENCHANTMENT ON PUBLIC LANDS Experience Mother Nature’s finest masterpieces on Wyoming’s vast open spaces. Learn more at TravelWY.com/stateparks and TravelWY.com/nationalforests. Turn to p. 47 for info on Wyoming’s spectacular national parks. = ACCESSIBLE NATURAL AREAS CHASE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS Curt Gowdy State Park’s miles of mountain-bike trails are also groomed in winter for fat biking. At Guernsey State Park, you’ll spot striking Civilian Conservation Corps-built structures as you hike. See otherworldly rock formations and steaming thermal features at Hot Springs State Park, which offers a free public bath house. Glendo State Park promises unique landscapes, too, from white, sandy beaches to towering alpine forests. Over at Sinks Canyon State Park, there are rock-climbing routes on limestone, sandstone and granite for nearly every skill level. Head to p. 58 for more adventurous treks. CAST A LINE At Hawk Springs State Recreation Area, your chances of catching walleye and crappie are almost guaranteed. The same goes for walleye, trout and catfish at Boysen State Park. Meanwhile, Seminoe State Park delivers prime access along Wyoming’s Miracle Mile, one of the state’s most popular fly-fishing destinations. GO WILDLIFE SPOTTING Keep an eye out for burly bison and leggy elk at Bear River State Park while hiking, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. Or bring your binoculars to Edness K. Wilkins State Park to spy more than 100 species of birds, including golden eagles and red-tailed hawks, along with pronghorn and foxes. Turn to p. 63 for more tips on where to spot Wyoming’s wild critters. CAMP IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS Campsites are offered at nearly all Wyoming State Parks, while some feature unique lodging options like yurts or the treehouse at Keyhole State Park . If you park your RV at Buffalo Bill State Park in Cody, it’s a perfect home base to nearby Yellowstone National Park.
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