If you love to spend your time tracking down Wyoming hidden gems, these 9 under-the-radar destinations are perfect for you. How many have you visited out here in the wild Wyoming west?
- Hoofprints of the Past Museum, Kaycee
Google Local / Hoofprints of the Past Museum This Kaycee Museum was founded to help preserve the history of the town and of southern Johnson County. Step back in time when you explore the property, including pioneer cabin artifacts and displays about Native culture.Address: 344 Nolan Avenue, Kaycee, WY, 82639
- Killpecker Sand Dunes
Flickr / BLM These sand dunes in the Red Desert are some of the world’s only whistling sand dunes. Visit to hear them as the wind blows by - it’s a one-of-a-kind experience.Address: Chilton Road, Rock Springs, WY, 82901
- The Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting, Greybull
Facebook / Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting This underrated Greybull museum is the place to go to learn about one important public safety mission - aerial firefighting. Wyoming’s wildfires would quicky get out of control if it weren’t for the plane crews fighting from the sky. Learn about how this craft developed and see planes in person here. Address: 2534 Hiller Lane, Greybull, WY, 82426
- Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite
Google Local / Roger Blain The Red Gulch is one of the most incredible, hard-to-believe places in the country. Walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs that roamed the land and left their mark. This gulch wasn’t discovered until the late 1990s, and it rarely draws a crowd. Address: Greybull, WY, 82426
- Pony Express National Historic Trail
Wikimedia Commons The National Historic Trails system acknowledges the pathways carved through the country by the Pony Express, Oregon, Mormon and California Trails. You can spot the remnants of these trails throughout the state, particularly in the South Pass region. Another way to learn about these excursions is to visit the National Historic Trails Center in Casper.Address: 1501 N Poplar Street, Casper, WY, 82601
- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Google Local / Jeff Hartman The Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area straddles the Wyoming-Montana Border and is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes you’ll ever see. One of the most interesting features is the “triple echo” spot along the Sullivan’s Knob Trail.Address: 20 U.S. 14, Lovell, WY, 82431
- Pathfinder National Wildife Refuge
Google Local / Virgil Sciglia The Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge was founded in 1928 and contains 16,807 acres of preserved land. This beautiful refuge is home to migratory birds, pronghorn, and dozens of other unique species. There are three campgrounds and three boat ramps for recreation. Address: Alcova, WY, 82620
- Rockpile Museum, Gillette
Google Local / Tamara Taylor North The Rockpile Museum is a unqiue history and heritage museum that displays Campbell County culture for all to see. Temporary displays and permanent fictures make this one of the best places to spend a day learning about your local area. It’s fun for children and adults alike.Address: 900 W 2nd Street, Gillette, WY, 82716
- Crazy Woman Canyon
Flickr / Erin Wyoming 33 is better known as Crazy Woman Canyon Road. There is a lot of folklore about the name of the Canyon, and you’ll learn the history by reading interpetive signs as you enter the canyon. This scenic stretch of road is one of the most breathtaking drives in the state. You can get there by following Wyoming 16 through Bighorn National Forest, between Hazleton and Buffalo, and looking for the signs for WY-33.
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Google Local / Hoofprints of the Past Museum
This Kaycee Museum was founded to help preserve the history of the town and of southern Johnson County. Step back in time when you explore the property, including pioneer cabin artifacts and displays about Native culture.Address: 344 Nolan Avenue, Kaycee, WY, 82639
Flickr / BLM
These sand dunes in the Red Desert are some of the world’s only whistling sand dunes. Visit to hear them as the wind blows by - it’s a one-of-a-kind experience.Address: Chilton Road, Rock Springs, WY, 82901
Facebook / Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting
This underrated Greybull museum is the place to go to learn about one important public safety mission - aerial firefighting. Wyoming’s wildfires would quicky get out of control if it weren’t for the plane crews fighting from the sky. Learn about how this craft developed and see planes in person here. Address: 2534 Hiller Lane, Greybull, WY, 82426
Google Local / Roger Blain
The Red Gulch is one of the most incredible, hard-to-believe places in the country. Walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs that roamed the land and left their mark. This gulch wasn’t discovered until the late 1990s, and it rarely draws a crowd. Address: Greybull, WY, 82426
Wikimedia Commons
The National Historic Trails system acknowledges the pathways carved through the country by the Pony Express, Oregon, Mormon and California Trails. You can spot the remnants of these trails throughout the state, particularly in the South Pass region. Another way to learn about these excursions is to visit the National Historic Trails Center in Casper.Address: 1501 N Poplar Street, Casper, WY, 82601
Google Local / Jeff Hartman
The Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area straddles the Wyoming-Montana Border and is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes you’ll ever see. One of the most interesting features is the “triple echo” spot along the Sullivan’s Knob Trail.Address: 20 U.S. 14, Lovell, WY, 82431
Google Local / Virgil Sciglia
The Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge was founded in 1928 and contains 16,807 acres of preserved land. This beautiful refuge is home to migratory birds, pronghorn, and dozens of other unique species. There are three campgrounds and three boat ramps for recreation. Address: Alcova, WY, 82620
Google Local / Tamara Taylor North
The Rockpile Museum is a unqiue history and heritage museum that displays Campbell County culture for all to see. Temporary displays and permanent fictures make this one of the best places to spend a day learning about your local area. It’s fun for children and adults alike.Address: 900 W 2nd Street, Gillette, WY, 82716
Flickr / Erin
Wyoming 33 is better known as Crazy Woman Canyon Road. There is a lot of folklore about the name of the Canyon, and you’ll learn the history by reading interpetive signs as you enter the canyon. This scenic stretch of road is one of the most breathtaking drives in the state. You can get there by following Wyoming 16 through Bighorn National Forest, between Hazleton and Buffalo, and looking for the signs for WY-33.
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