STARTING POINT: SOUTHEAST WYOMING WELCOME CENTER G ayres Natural Bridge Douglas a Terry Bison Ranch Resort | Cheyenne Climb aboard a custom-built train for a ride out to the middle of the working ranch’s bison herd. At the ranch, bite into the Senator’s Grill’s juicy bison burger. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM/NEW THOUGHT DIGITAL; WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM; JONATHAN PHILLIPS. Discover a 100-foot-long natural rock arch spanning La Prele Creek west of Douglas. This oasis has a short trail that leads to a view of the “bridge” from above. Quebec 01 Missile alert Facility B state Historic park | near Cheyenne Visit the world’s only easily accessible Peacekeeper Missile Alert Facility and get an idea of what life was like for the well-oiled teams that worked here during Cold War times. H Casper Lou Taubert Ranch outfitters This downtown Casper institution has supplied locals with Western essentials since 1919. With more than 10,000 pairs of boots in stock, you’re sure to find the perfect fit. C Table Mountain Vineyards near Torrington i near Casper and Alcova Portions of the North Platte River — including the Miracle Mile system — abound with brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Connect with a local outfitter to boost your chances of reeling in the ultimate catch. Miracle Mile Fishing 5.0 The Bread doctor | Torrington College inn Bar | Douglas National Historic Trails interpretive Center | Casper Wyoming Whiskey | Kirby This “pure Wyoming wine” is concocted using local ingredients. Make an appointment for sips of their semi-sweet Cowgirl Blush. D Guernsey Guernsey state park Explore historical structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, including a museum located at the top of a cliff that gives way to expansive reservoir views. J near Thermopolis Wind River Canyon E Glendo state park Glendo Travel through time on the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway in Thermopolis to catch glimpses of wildlife and the canyon’s 2,500-foot, pink-hued rock walls, which date back to the Precambrian period. 4.5 Backwards distilling Company Tasting Room | Casper douglas Railroad Museum Douglas Fort Laramie National Historic site | near Guernsey and Torrington Historic Governor’s Mansion | Cheyenne Legend Rock state petroglyph site near Thermopolis Martin’s Cove Historic site | Alcova one Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company | Thermopolis The sparkling Glendo Reservoir attracts boaters, swimmers and anglers. Keep your eyes peeled for encampment rings from Native American tribes who once inhabited the area. Wyoming dinosaur Center K & dig sites | Thermopolis Hundreds of displays and more than 30 mounted skeletons showcase Wyoming’s prehistoric past. See the Archaeopteryx specimen — one of only 12 in the world — or dig for fossils yourself. Learn more about Wyoming’s fossils on p. 67. END POINT: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK EAST ENTRANCE F Douglas Jackalope square According to legend, the jackalope was born in Douglas. Pose with the 8-foot statue of the creature at Jackalope Square. Don’t forget to tag #ThatsWY ! k j Thermopolis Find more along the Park to Park route at travelwy.com/parktopark. oregon Trail Ruts state Historic site | Guernsey paleon Museum | Glenrock Tate Geological Museum Casper Wyoming pioneer Memorial Museum | Douglas Casper Wyoming state Museum Cheyenne H G I Alcova F e Glendo Douglas 4.0 Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Cheyenne Cheyenne depot Museum Cheyenne Nicolaysen art Museum Casper Register Cliff | near Guernsey Windy peaks Brewery & steakhouse | Wheatland Wyoming state Capitol Cheyenne d Guernsey c Torrington pLaN YoUR TRip Learn more about Park to Park road-trip towns as you map out your Wyoming adventure: travelwy.com/ptp-cities. Find more Wyoming things to do at tripadvisor.com. B A Cheyenne Start TRAVELWYOMING.COM 31