TREEHOUSES RVS Bring Wyoming’s scenery to your doorstep on a classic RV road trip. Stay in Wyoming’s widely available RV parks and campgrounds, which provide full hookups, showers, restrooms and internet. For a kid-friendly stay, pick a site that has a swimming pool and is near one of the state’s many historic sites. Insider Tip: boaters can get out on the water at Glendo Lakeside RV Park in Glendo, which has large enough sites for RVs and boats and supplies easy access to boating and fishing. GLAMPING Insider Tip: the yurts at Sinks Canyon State Park, a popular spot for climbing and hiking, are a local favorite and can be rented year-round. Feel like a kid again when you retire for the night in a treehouse (pictured above), which guarantee lofted stays like no other. The elevated cabins often boast multiple rooms, electricity, running water and decks with incredible panoramas. Insider Tip: the treehouse at Keyhole State Park is furnished with a queen-size bed, bunk bed, a deck with a propane grill and a firepit. In addition to an exclusive treehouse, the park offers some of the best fishing and birding in the state. BED & BREAKFASTS 5 FIRE TOWER LOOKOUTS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GLENDO STATE PARK, ERIC LINDBERG; TREEHOUSE, WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM; COMMISARY RIDGE YURT, JEFF DIENER. Perched among the treetops, you can see for miles from these one-of-a-kind places to stay. Restored to accommodate guests, the authentic towers were once used as the quarters for Forest Service fire lookouts. You’ll love spending time on the outer deck while taking in panoramic views of the forest below. Amenities can include a table with chairs, cookware and dishes, cleaning supplies, a propane heater, cook stove, oven and lighting. Insider Tip: the Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout in the Medicine Bow National Forest is ideal for visitors who want to sit back and enjoy the view. It is only a short drive to Laramie’s Rob Roy Reservoir for fishing or gold panning. Camping heightened by extravagance will have you appreciating the great outdoors in luxury. Glamping eliminates camping-related worries that might send some guests running, including sleeping on the ground and going a few days without showering. With electricity and many comforts of home, glamping destinations offer full-service amenities (think: plush beds and TVs) that allow you to make the most of a week in the wilderness. Insider Tip: for those who might be new to glamping, try The Fireside Resort in Jackson, which offers an array of lodging options, including a cozy wedge cabin or a caboose that can house the whole family. Bed and breakfasts spoil you with tastes of local cooking and the friendliness of Wyoming residents. Let a local expert be your host and guide to the best ways to experience an area. Immerse yourself in the intimate environment of a bed and breakfast and take time to learn its history — there’s often a fascinating tale or two about outlaws and other notable folks from the days of the Old West. Insider Tip: guests at Fort Laramie Bed and Breakfast can choose to stay in a traditional teepee, an officer’s quarters, refurbished 1900s sheep wagon or the perfect-for-families cowboy bunkhouse. 4 YURTS Take your average camping trip to a whole new level with these circular structures (pictured right). Built on wooden platforms and protected with canvas walls, many yurts are available year-round. Get a cozy night’s sleep in a full bed and kick on the heater on cooler nights. Most are solar powered and fully equipped with beds, a dining table and chairs, lighting, a heater, ceiling fan and grill. Discover more only-in-Wyoming lodging options on p. 107 or at TravelWyoming.com/places-to-stay . TravelWyoming.com 85
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