ADvENTURE 6 REEL IN A BIG ONE Blessed with a bounty of lakes and waterways, Casper is one of the state’s top fishing destinations. Popular places to drop a line include the Pathfinder and Alcova reservoirs. p. 34: Plains & Foothills road trip 7 EXPLORE A GHOST TOWN Situated south of Lander , South Pass City is a restored ghost town with 17 original structures that highlight how locals lived in the mid-to late 19th century. Highlights include a saloon and card room, school and blacksmith shop. p. 24: Rivers & Ranges road trip 8 LEARN ABOUT THE PAST Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody encompasses five museums, including one dedicated to the life of soldier, showman and hunter Buffalo Bill Cody and other legendary figures of the Wild West. p. 24: Rivers & Ranges road trip 9 LEARN ABOUT THE WEST’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES The Eastern Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center in Fort Washakie chronicles the history of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, the original inhabitants of the Wind River Mountain Range. Browse exhibits showcasing art and information about historic figures such as Sacagawea. p. 24: Rivers & Ranges road trip 10 FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PIONEERS Book an excursion with Casper-based Historic Trails West , which offers a variety of covered-wagon treks (from lunch rides to five-day adventures) along real routes traversed by settlers, gold-seekers and Pony Express riders. p. 34: Plains & Foothills road trip SOUTH PASS CITY STATE HISTORIC SITE 11 SLUMBER IN A MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY Families can stay in a cozy log cabin at Kodiak Mountain Resort near Afton in the Star valley , an area known for its sparkling night skies and access to activities such as hiking and fly-fishing. p. 42: Desert & Peaks road trip 12 CHASE WATERFALLS There are hundreds of waterfalls in the Cowboy State, from thundering cascades to wispy gems. Check out Porcupine Falls in the Bighorn Mountains near Lovell , where water tumbles over a steep cliff into a small swimming hole. p. 18: Canyons & Towers road trip “It’s important for all of us to learn about other cultures, to take what you learn and pass it on, no matter who you are or where you come from, because it comes full circle.” — JASMINE PICKNER BELL Two-time World-Champion Hoop Dancer, Mother & Educator, facebook.com/hoopinitdakotastyle HISTORIC TRAILS WEST TRAVELWYOMING.COM 67
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