ROAD TRIPS Rivers & Ranges ROAD TRIP Uncover stories of the American West as you explore state parks, tucked-away outposts, historical pit stops and natural wonders. = ACCESSIBLE NATURAL AREAS = STARGAZING AREAS START: Powell END: Dubois TOTAL DRIVING DISTANCE : Approximately 290 miles Powell » Interpretive Agriculture Tours Thermopolis Set in the Bighorn Basin , Powell is a community rich in agricultural history. Take a tour and you’ll uncover farming and irrigation secrets, stock up on goods from an apothecary, see a working alpaca farm and sip locally made beer. » Wyoming Dinosaur Center & Dig Sites Grand Finale TRIP ADD-ON » National Bighorn Sheep Center The world’s largest wintering herd of bighorn sheep roams this remote area in Dubois. Stop by the center to view exhibits about the majestic mammals and take a tour to see them in their natural habitat. 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. 66. » Heart Mountain Interpretive Center » A former Japanese-American confinement site during World War II, the center offers an opportunity to learn and see through the eyes of those detained here. Tour the original structures, artifacts and photographs for insights into their lives. Turn to p. 12 for more must-see historical attractions. Walk along the boardwalk atop colorful hot-spring terraces, then let your worries melt away amid steaming waters in one of the on-site mineral pools. Tip: Only enter pools designated for soaking, as many hot springs are far too hot and delicate to enter. Hot Springs State Park » Wind River Canyon Head to a National Park FROM DUBOIS Approx. 213 miles to Yellowstone National Park Approx. 53 miles to Grand Teton National Park W T’ S N EX T? HA Cody » Buffalo Bill Center of the West Explore five museums under one roof dedicated to Western history, art and heritage. Here, you’ll find stories of Wild West legends like Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley, see interactive exhibits on Yellowstone wildlife, learn about the traditions of the Plains Native Americans and much more. Stop by this family-friendly taproom to savor locally brewed lagers, ales and IPAs along with topping-stacked slices of pizza on an outdoor patio. Plus, play kid-approved games like pinball, Jenga or cornhole. Pause for a stay at Pure Heart Retreat near Cody to unwind mid-trip with a yoga and meditation experience in glass-dome lodges with vast mountain views, or experience living history at Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel in Cody. Travel through time on the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway to glimpse ancient, pink-hued rock walls and roaming wildlife. Beyond the road, the canyon beckons with adventure like river rafting through surging rapids and guided fishing trips. Riverton » Castle Gardens Petroglyphs » Cody Craft Brewing Walk among rock turrets and towers, shaped by the eroding wind, and discover ancient carvings etched into the sandstone. Examine this Native American rock art, or petroglyphs, featuring human and animal figures, including turtles and birds. Cruise the self-guided Wind River Indian Reservation Driving Tour to see cultural and historical sites of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes, including the grave of Chief Washakie. Learn more at windriver.org. BONUS: Rivers & Ranges VISITOR CENTERS Cody Meeteetse Powell Dubois Lander Riverton BONUS: Lander » Thermopolis Meeteetse » Meeteetse Chocolatier Tim Kellogg, a cowboy turned chocolatier, makes all of Meeteetse’s artisan confections from scratch. Choose from exquisite truffle flavors like prickly pear cactus and Wyoming Whiskey. See “The Sinks,” a phenomenon where the Popo Agie River vanishes into a limestone cavern, then reappears at “The Rise” hours later. Then, extend your visit for exceptional stargazing in Wyoming’s first International Dark Sky Park. Sinks Canyon State Park STATE PARKS & NATIONAL FORESTS Buffalo Bill State Park Shoshone National Forest Boysen State Park Sinks Canyon State Park Hot Springs State Park Dubois » National Museum of Military Vehicles Immerse yourself in America’s military history with powerful stories of those who served, hundreds of restored vehicles and fascinating displays showcasing historical firearms and uniforms. 24
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