FAMILY TRAvEL 4 ROAD TRIPS There’s no better way to make the most of Wyoming’s sights and activities than to embark on a road trip. Take inspiration from our regional road trips starting on p. 20 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 . @a9h10 Find more WY-tastic family-travel ideas at TravelWY.com/family. PALEON MUSEUM 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 impressive list of wildlife-watching opportunities. Turn to p. 59 to learn about some of Wyoming’s wild residents and where to see them. @USFWS Mountain SEEDSKADEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 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 TravelWY.com/wyresponsibly. YELLOWSTONE LAKE TRAvELWYOMING.COM 63