FAMILY TRAVEL 3 RODEOS Rodeos across Wyoming encompass traditional competitive events like bull riding and steer wrestling and crowd-pleasing fun like carnivals, livestock displays and shows featuring local and national talent — making them perfect entertainment for families traveling with multiple generations. Find out why Cheyenne Frontier Days has dazzled audiences since 1897; witness bed races, street dances and powwows at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo ; discover the state’s rich agricultural heritage at the Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo in Douglas or enjoy beer tasting and a barbecue contest at the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo in Casper (all events are in July). Learn more about rodeos on p. 67. 4 ROAD TRIPS There’s no better way to make the most of all of Wyoming’s sights and activities than to embark on a road trip. Take inspiration from our regional road trips starting on p. 19 and customize your route to include stops that will satisfy every member of your crew, from the hot-springs lover to the aspiring cowboy or cowgirl. gretchen_goss BROOKLYN LAKE CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS CAN YOU SPOT THESE WILD WYOMING RESIDENTS? With more than 400 bird species and 100 mammal species (jackalope not included), Wyoming is a wildlife lover’s dream. See if you can spot these six critters on your next visit. BISON Wyoming’s state animal has grazed the geothermal expanses of Yellowstone since prehistoric times. Today, sightings are a regular occurrence throughout Yellowstone National Park , Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis , Kendrick Elk and Buffalo Park in Sheridan , and Terry Bison Ranch in Cheyenne . PRONGHORN Did you know the fastest land mammal in North America lives right here in Wyoming? In fact, the state is home to the largest migratory pronghorn herd in the lower 48 states. ELK With antlers that can tower up to 4 feet, elk are a majestic sight to behold. Favorite haunts include Medicine Bow National Forest outside Laramie , the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and western Wyoming’s Star Valley . On the Move: Hundreds of pronghorn travel from Wyoming’s Red Desert to Grand Teton National Park each spring. This migratory route is so crucial that wildlife overpass bridges have been created on Highway 191 between Rock Springs and Pinedale to help them on their way. On the Move: In winter, you may spot Yellowstone bison using their giant heads as snow shovels to plow their way through the powder near Mammoth Hot Springs and the Lamar Valley, where they migrate in search of milder temps. On the Move: Many elk journey to the National Elk Refuge in Jackson each winter, where they share the land with bison, coyotes and wolves. 62 TravelWyoming.com
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