REGIONS Salt to Stone 26 22 SCAN THIS PAGE 26 WY AM I HERE? 16 FIND OUT HOW WYOMING’S LANDSCAPES INSPIRE SCREEN DOOR PORCH, A JACKSON-BASED AMERICANA/ROOTS-ROCK BAND. 431 120 6 189 26 20 89 OPPOSITE PAGE: FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, ERIC LINDBERG; CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: INTERMITTENT SPRING, ERIC LINDBERG; MUSEUM OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN, ERIC LINDBERG; JACKSON HOLE AERIAL TRAM, WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM. 3 189 4 287 351 135 191 28 28 30 372 189 1 5 414 530 80 2 Salt to Stone Experiences 1 4 WESTERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ROCK SPRINGS MUSEUM OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN PINEDALE WELCOME CENTER ■ Evanston See life-size replicas of the dinosaurs that once roamed Wyoming, and artifacts like pottery, fossils and other prehistoric items — each offering a rare glimpse into this era. 2 ROUNDHOUSE & RAILYARDS EVANSTON Cradled by the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Wind River Mountains, Pinedale offers recreation, wildlife viewing and a peek at culture and beginnings of the fur-trade era. Check out the Green River Rendezvous each July when this history comes to life. VISITOR CENTERS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Green River Evanston Rock Springs Pinedale Star Valley Jackson As the only remaining complete roundhouse on the old Union Pacific line between Omaha and Sacramento, it has turntables and bays that are still operational. Explore farther along the Bear River Greenway, which connects to Bear River State Park. 5 FORT BRIDGER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE FORT BRIDGER Known as the “spring that breathes,” this geological feature is one of only three other periodic springs in the world that flows on predictable intervals. Drink in even more beauty on the Star Valley Scenic Byway. 3 INTERMITTENT SPRING AFTON Several restored buildings highlight the history of this 19th-century fur-trading post, which was a vital supply stop for wagon trains traversing the Oregon, California and Mormon trails. Tour the reconstructed trad-ing post and interpretive archeological site. STATE PARK BEAR RIVER STATE PARK This day-use-only park is perfect for travelers making their way through Wyoming on I-80 near Evanston who want to get out and stretch their legs. The 3 miles of trails are privy to hiking, biking, bison and elk view-ing and cross-country skiing. 6 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. Several hiking trails are also available from the 10,450-foot summit. TravelWyoming.com 69
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