AdvENTuRE AdvENTuRE “Wyoming and the Wind River Indian Reservation offer fishing and solitude that you won’t find anywhere else — it’s that simple.” — Darren Calhoun Owner, Wind River Canyon Whitewater & Fly Fishing Snake River RIDE, FISH & MORE: UNFORGETTABLE OUTDOOR PURSUITS Wyoming’s wide-open spaces are a playground for rough-and-tumble types. Gear up for the outdoor adventure of a lifetime at these Cowboy State treasures. @outdoorvector Grand Teton National Park Miracle Mile GO PAddLING. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area GO FISHING. Miracle Mile Green River @nomadaflyfish Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Keep It Clean. When recreating outdoors, you might not have access to trash cans or restrooms. Keep your public lands clean by bringing your own garbage bags and taking all trash with you when you leave, including pet waste. If you need to poop in the woods, dig a hole several inches deep and do so at least 200 feet from water sources. Panoramas of the gorge’s multihued red-rock canyons are even lovelier from a raft, boat, stand-up paddleboard or kayak. Spend an afternoon surveying Flaming Gorge Reservoir, situated between Green River and Rock Springs , and be sure to catch the spectacular sunset. Snake River Snowmelt from the Wind River Range feeds the Green River in southwest Wyoming, which becomes a hot spot for dry fly-fishing each summer. Get outfitted in Pinedale , then set out in search of trout. Jackson Lake Outfitters in Jackson host an assortment of rafting excursions along the Snake River, from white-knuckle expeditions to scenic family floats — all of which showcase the iconic natural grandeur of the Teton Mountains. Guided kayaking trips are also available. TravelWyoming.com Deep, cold waters at the base of Grand Teton National Park harbor abundant trout, trophy-size pike and even salmon. June through September is high season, but the spring ice-out brings droves of hungry fish to the shallows. 62 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP PAGE: LOUIS AREVALO; WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM/JASON LINDSEY; INSTAGRAM/GRANOLAANDGASOLINE; INSTAGRAM/NOMADAFLYFISH; INSTAGRAM/OUTDOORVECTOR. Found near Lovell , Bighorn Canyon country delivers a vast landscape best appreciated from the water. Launch your boat, kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard to examine the canyon’s colossal, red-rock walls formed over 5 million years of erosion. Head to a marina for tours and rentals. This storied section of the North Platte River near Casper is the holy grail for serious anglers. Bring your nymph rigs and streamers to land behemoth rainbow and brown trout or enlist one of the many local outfitters to show you their secrets.
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