FAMILY TRAVEL 6 WAYS TO CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY IN THE COWBOY STATE. Spot constellations in a cloudless night sky, cheer on cowboys and cowgirls at an action-packed rodeo, catch the sight of a moose casually grazing on the banks of a glistening mountain lake — there are loads of ways for loved ones to unplug and reconnect in Wyoming. 1 CAMPING Slumbering in the outdoors is a back-to-basics joy that helps kiddos develop a lifetime love and respect for the wilderness and provides plenty of chances for screen-free bonding. There are oodles of awesome campgrounds to choose from, whether your crew is seeking a car-camping spot or backcountry hideaway. The majority of Wyoming’s 13 state parks and 25 state historic sites offer camping with different perks like river-and lake-side sites, hiking trails and amenities like running water and restrooms — so all you have to worry about is enjoying each other’s company. WY Am I Here? I cherish the time I get to spend catching up with my family, and husband in particular, on a Wyoming road trip. Like most couples, most of our day-to-day conversations are about work, schedules and kids’ activities. Whenever we set out on a family vacation across Wyoming, I know that we’ll have time to talk about life — not logistics. FROM TOP: KENNAN HARVEY; WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM. — AFFIE ELLIS Wyoming State Senator CAMPING IN THE WIND RIVER RANGE 2 DINO EXPERIENCES Once a lush wonderland inhabited by Triceratops, T-rexes and other larger-than-life beasts, Wyoming offers tons of activities for budding paleontologists. Get your family’s hands dirty together and learn how to excavate fossils on Dig for a Day programs hosted by the Paleon Museum in Glenrock and the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis , both of which also house excellent fossil collections. The Tate Geological Museum at Casper College also has more than 3,000 fossil and mineral specimens, while displays at University of Wyoming’s Geological Museum in Laramie include an Allosaurous named Big Al and Diatryma gigantea, a fierce carnivore discovered in Wyoming in 1876. WYOMING DINOSAUR CENTER 61
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