SPONSORED CONTENT 11 DAYS IN CARBON COUNTY wild Western exploration awaits on this 11-day driving itinerary through southcentral Wyoming. Discover Carbon County’s wild past, from railroads carrying riches to the hangouts of the outlaws targeting them. Then experience our thrilling present with bull riding and team roping at regional rodeos. 2 DAYS: BAGGS, DIXON & SAVERY Begin your adventure near the Colorado-Wyoming border in Baggs, Dixon and Savery — three rugged towns brimming with history. Venture into former outlaw territory at the Baggs Outlaw Stop and see the Mathews/Gaddis House, once a Saturday night dance hall where Butch Cassidy played music. Catch glimpses of wild horses on a hike amid Red Desert sagebrush. Stop by the Cowboy Inn for juicy burgers and icy beers. In the evening, park your RV at the Happy Camper RV Park or spend the night at the historical Antelope Ranch. 2 DAYS: ENCAMPMENT & RIVERSIDE You’ll love the sweeping views of alpine lakes and peaks as you cruise the Battle Highway to Encampment and Riverside. Stretch your legs on the 1.5-mile Indian Bathtubs Trail to legendary bowl-shaped rock formations. Explore Encampment’s copper-boomtown past at the Grand Encampment Museum with displays like an ore tramway and a preserved saloon. Afterward, chow down on tender steaks at The Divide or filling stews and chilis at 307 Pub & Grub. Camp at the Bottle Creek Campground, with Huston Park Wilderness hiking access, or get cozy in a Cottonwood Cabin in Riverside. 3 DAYS: SARATOGA Head to Saratoga — a hidden gem between the Snowy and Sierra Madre mountains — for its steamy, natural-mineral hot springs. Grab a heavenly deli treat to-go from Saratoga Sandwich Company, then trek through Medicine Bow National Forest on the Miner’s Cabin Trail. Discover the path’s stunning mountain vistas, plus insights into the activities of early miners. In town, you’ll appreciate the Saratoga Museum’s 10,000 historical artifacts, including a wooden washing machine and black-smithing tools. Then, take a dip at Hobo Hot Springs, followed by cheesy pizza and fried ravioli at the Grumpy Italian. Relax in nature at the Saratoga Lake Campground & RV Park or around the crackling firepit at the riverside Riveria Motor Lodge. Rawlins | Sinclair | Saratoga | Encampment | Riverside | Hanna Medicine Bow | Elk Mountain | Baggs | Dixon | Savery WyomingCarbonCounty.com
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