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 Cody Nite Rodeo , the longest running nightly rodeo in the world. (All events but Cody Nite Rodeo happen in July; enjoy Cody’s rodeo June through August.) Learn more about rodeos on p. 71. Cheyenne Frontier days CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: MATTHEW IDLER; INSTAGRAM/THETWISTEDSPINE6; JONATHAN PHILLIPS; INSTAGRAM/EMILY.K.MARCUS. 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. 21 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. 5 HANdS-ON MuSEuMS Interactive museums encourage little ones and their parents to explore fascinating topics together, and Wyoming has some great ones. Pint-size explorers can see what it’s like to forge a river in a covered wagon at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper ; learn how to think like a scientist at the Lander Children’s Museum and tour real dig sites and a fossil-prep lab at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis . Hoback River 6 WILdLIFE WATCHING Observing an animal in its natural habitat is a truly unforgettable experience, and our state’s abundance of wide-open spaces and varied landscapes support an impres-sive list of wildlife-watching opportunities. Turn to p. 64 to learn about some of Wyoming’s wild residents and where to see them. Bighorn Mountains @thetwistedspine6 National Historic Trails Interpretive Center @emily.k.marcus Set a Good Example. Teach your kids to be good stewards by taking all trash with you when you leave, staying on designated trails and always observing wildlife from a safe distance. Together we can keep our public lands beautiful for generations to come. Learn more at TravelWyoming.com/wy-responsibly. 67
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