ADvENTURE Ride, Fish & More UNFORGETTABLE OUTDOOR PURSUITS Wyoming’s wide-open spaces are a playground for rough-and-tumble types. Gear up for the outdoor adventure of a lifetime at these Cowboy State treasures. “One of the major reasons that fishing is important to me is because of where I get to go and what I get to see while I’m fishing. The fish are the bonus, right? You’ve already won once you stepped into that river.” — LAEL JOHNSON Wildly Wyoming Contestant, instagram.com/laelpauljohnson & travelwy.com/wildly-wyoming GO PADDLING FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Panoramas of the gorge’s multihued red-rock canyons are even lovelier from a raft, boat, stand-up paddleboard or kayak. Spend an afternoon surveying Flaming Gorge Reservoir , accessed from Green River or Rock Springs , and be sure to catch the spectacular sunset. p. 42: Desert & Peaks road trip SNAKE RIVER Outfitters in Jackson host an assortment of rafting excursions along the Snake River, from white-knuckle expeditions to scenic family floats — all of which showcase the iconic natural grandeur of the Teton Mountains. Guided kayaking trips are also available. p. 42: Desert & Peaks road trip GO FISHING MIRACLE MILE FLAMING GORGE RESERvOIR, © Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism This storied section of the North Platte River near Casper is the holy grail for serious anglers. Bring your nymph rigs and streamers to land behemoth rainbow and brown trout or enlist one of the many local outfitters to show you their secrets. p. 34: Plains & Foothills road trip GREEN RIVER Snowmelt from the Wind River Range feeds the Green River in southwest Wyoming, which becomes a hot spot for dry fly-fishing each summer. Get outfitted in Pinedale , then set out in search of trout. p. 42: Desert & Peaks road trip FIND THE PERFECT OUTFITTER GREEN RIvER LAKES RECREATION AREA, © Andy Austin Check out listings organized by city starting on p. 94. 64