YEAR -ROUND ACTIVITIES Throughout history, this area has hosted mountain men, pioneers, outlaws and Native Americans. Today, it welcomes anyone with an insatiable appetite for outdoor escapades and those just looking to enjoy the stunning scenery. Here, the fun continues year-round, with water sports when the sun shines bright and snow excursions come winter. SUMMER & FALL Bring your stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes for a paddle along the shore. Find honey holes in the reservoirs’ tucked away corners to land trophy-sized bass, trout and catfish. Thrill-seekers can rent motorboats for afternoons of water skiing. On land, you’ll find mountain-biking and hiking trails for all ages and abilities. Bring a camera and binoculars on your outing to catch glimpses of local critters like eagles, bighorn sheep, mule deer and pronghorn antelope. WINTER & SPRING When the snowflakes begin to fall, the reservoir transforms into an outdoor lover’s winter wonderland. When a thick layer of ice covers the water, anglers flock to the frozen surface to catch trout and burbot and compete in ice-fishing derbies. Meanwhile, landlubbers relish the miles of snow-blanketed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The world will feel like your private snow globe as you glide or trek across the plains and hills. Clockwise from Left: Jenissa Meredith; Andy Austin; Travis Marchetti EXPLORE WY.COM 19
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