PubLIc LANDs The Magic of Wyoming State Parks With 11 glorious state parks and one recreation area, Wyoming delivers big on outdoor fun. Here are the best places to pursue endless panoramas, hook a glimmering fish and spot all manner of furry and feathered critters in the last bastion of the West. = ACCESSIBLE NATURAL AREAS = STARGAZING AREAS sINKs cANYON sTATE PARK, ©Jhamil Bader Media CHASE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS curt Gowdy state Park ’s miles of mountain-bike trails are also groomed in winter for fat biking. At Guernsey state Park you’ll spot striking Civilian Conservation Corps-built structures as you hike. See otherworldly rock formations and steaming thermal features at Hot springs state Park . Glendo state Park promises fascinating landscapes, too, from white sandy beaches to towering alpine forests. Head to p. 63 for more adventurous treks. , GO WILDLIFE SPOTTING Keep an eye out for burly bison and leggy elk at bear River state Park while hiking, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. Or bring your binoculars to Edness K. Wilkins state Park to spy more than 100 species of birds, including golden eagles and red-tailed hawks. Turn to p. 69 for safety tips when you’re spotting Wyoming’s wild critters. CAST A LINE At Hawk springs state Recreation Area , your chances of catching walleye and crappie are almost guaranteed. The same goes for walleye, trout and catfish at boysen state Park . Meanwhile, seminoe state Park delivers prime access along Wyoming’s Miracle Mile, one of the state’s most popular fly-fishing destinations. CAMP IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS Campsites are offered at nearly all Wyoming State Parks, while some feature unique lodging options like yurts or the treehouse at Keyhole state Park . If you park your RV at buffalo bill state Park in cody, it’s a perfect home base to nearby Yellowstone National Park . cuRT GOWDY sTATE PARK 60
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