STOP 1 STOP 2 STOP 3 STOP 4 START ROAD TRIP Laramie encampment MEDICINE BOW PEAK Saratoga rawlins STARTING POINT: SUMMIT INFORMATION CENTER, LARAMIE Laramie This historical site is rich with tales of “violent and desperate outlaws,” the most famous of which was Butch Cassidy. Browse exhibits on the penitentiary’s prisoners and how it became a center for agricultural experimentation for the University of Wyoming. A Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site Those pining for epic outdoor pursuits will find plenty to do on a road trip through the Rocky Mountains to the Teton Range in the Rockies to Tetons region, where the beauty of the Snowy, Medicine Bow, Seminoe and Wind River mountain ranges heighten the scenery. Immerse yourself in nature through activities like rock climbing, hiking and biking, and delve into Native American, women’s suffrage and frontier history. Yellowstone National Park Laramie Flanked by the Snowy Range, Laramie Plains and Medicine Bow National Forest, this lovingly restored 1907 hotel and cafe is a terrific home base for adventures in the surrounding wild lands. B Albany Lodge C Encampment Wander through more than a dozen preserved historical buildings furnished with artifacts showcasing the history of the timber, mining and agricultural industries of the Upper Platte Valley at the turn of the 20th century. Don’t miss the two-story outhouse. grand Encampment Museum Dubois K Wind River Indian Reservation Hobo Hot Pool D Saratoga Soothe your travel weariness away with a soak in a natural hot-springs Lander pool boasting a mighty j I H = ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTION Visitor Centers • Dubois • Lander • Laramie • Rawlins • Riverton • Saratoga toasty temperature (up to 119 degrees!). Revered by Native Americans for its peaceful, healing properties, this historical G South spot is tucked on the banks Pass City of the rushing Platte River. Pack a picnic to enjoy behind the pool when your fingers are sufficiently pruned. near Saratoga The North Platte River near Saratoga has multiple coveted fishing sections, including the Six Mile Gap — known for supplying a bounty of trophy trout. Join other eager anglers on the banks of the river on your own or connect with a local guide and outfitter. Find one starting on p. 95. Rawlins More than 13,500 people were incarcerated at the “Old Pen” during its 80 years of operation, including 11 women. Tour the prison, built in 1901 just three blocks off Main Street, to gain insight into its fascinatingly dark past. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: ARIELLE SHIPE, WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM, INSTAGRAM/VISITLARAMIE. E Six Mile gap Fishing State Parks & National Forests • Boysen State Park • Medicine Bow-Route National Forest • Seminoe State Park • Shoshone National Forest • Sinks Canyon State Park f Wyoming Frontier Prison 26
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