WELCOME Must-See Attractions 10 WAYS TO EXPLORE OUR STATE WITH WESTERN HISTORY IN MIND Wyoming is a land steeped in heritage and lore, from cowboys and outlaws to ancient peoples and sacred sites. Join us as we explore Wyoming’s spirited past and vibrant present at these historical and cultural gems that make the West endlessly fascinating. = ACCESSIBLE NATURAL AREAS 3. WYOMING TERRITORIAL PRISON, Laramie Butch Cassidy spent 18 months in the Wyoming State Penitentiary, now the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site. Learn about Wyoming’s outlaws by investigating restored buildings and attending special events such as Butch Cassidy Days. 1. WYOMING STATE MUSEUM, Cheyenne At the Wyoming State Museum, you can delve into Native American and coal-mining history and the people, places and events that shaped the Cowboy State. 4. HEART MOUNTAIN INTERPRETIVE CENTER, Powell A challenging past provides the chance for education and insight at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, a former Japanese-American confinement site during World War II. Discover its story told by the people who once lived there through artifacts, photographs and interpretive tours. 2. WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION, near Lander From year-round cultural events to the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative restoring bison to the area, the Wind River Indian Reservation, one of the 10 largest in the country, offers multifaceted aspects of Wyoming’s Native American culture and heritage. 5. PIEDMONT CHARCOAL KILNS HISTORIC SITE, Piedmont Located on the edge of Piedmont, a former logging spot turned ghost town, these kilns once produced important charcoal that was carried west to Utah on the Union Pacific Railroad. ©Instagram/raquelscariot 12 © Jeff Vanuga
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