The formation itself is also one of North America’s premier crack climbing sites. Starting on the South Dakota border in the Black Hills, kick off your drive with a stop at Devils Tower and a hike around this distinctive national monument. Trip length: 450 miles, about 8.5 hours of drivingįeatures: Iconic landmarks, historic towns, incredible canyons, hiking and rock climbing, and national parks Key spots: Sundance, Devils Tower, Bighorn Mountains, Red Gulch/Alkali Scenic Backway, Cody, Beartooth Highway, Yellowstone National Park Start and end: Starts in the Black Hills / South Dakota border, ends in Yellowstone National Park Unless you’re traveling with skis / board in tow…but that’s another article. Most of the itineraries below are meant for late spring to early fall, when the roads are (relatively) snow free. Wyoming’s low population density (it’s the country’s tenth-largest state but has the smallest population) results in a lot of lovely small towns and incredible natural scenery - a combination that supports some truly epic road trips. This heritage is still reflected in Wyoming’s culture - its festivals and its rodeos - as well as a large number of museums. The Oregon Trail passed through its territory, and many famous outdoorsmen (like Buffalo Bill Cody) and outlaws (like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) made names for themselves here. On top of recreation, Wyoming is home to the true Old West. You’ve got the Grand Tetons, the Bighorns, the Sierra Madre, Jackson Hole, the Winds…there are just a ton of places to go skiing, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, and paddling throughout the state. The state is probably best known for Yellowstone National Park, but that’s just a small part of what Wyoming has to offer. WYOMING IS WHERE THE HIGH PLAINS meet the Rocky Mountains to form some of the most staggeringly beautiful scenery in the entire country.
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