It’s finally here: a Wyoming bucket list that true Wyomingites can relate to. Yes, we’ve included Yellowstone and Jackson, because as cliche as they may be, it’s hard to live here your whole live without checking them out. As for the rest of the list – how many of these experiences have you had?
- Escape into the Wilderness
Flickr / Sara Bombaci Wyoming is home to the world’s first national parks and national forests, and there are millions of acres of wilderness here. Every true Wyomingite can get along well enough in the backcountry, and most of us head out for backpacking trips at least once a year. Check out a few of the most remote wilderness areas in Wyoming here.
- Attend the Cody Nite Rodeo
Flickr / Joseph McCowie The Cody Rodeo is one of the most famous in the world, and the town of Cody itself is a western paradise. This town was founded by Buffalo Bill himself, and the town is one of the most fun places in Wyoming. Read more about Cody here
- Dine at Miners and Stockmans
Facebook / Miner’s and Stockman’s Miners and Stockmans is the oldest bar in Wyoming, and it’s right in the heart of the oldest town in the state! Visit Hartville to see history in action, and be sure to stop by the jail out back before you leave. See what this steakhouse has to offer here.
- Ski in Jackson Hole
Flickr / Paul Wyoming is home to some of the best skiing on the planet, and no matter how much you dislike Jackson itself, if you love the slopes you’ll end up here. Take the tram to the top for a day of flurry fun that’ll leave you breathless. In fact, the world’s most intense ski trail is right here.
- Stay at the Occidental Hotel
Flickr / Jasperdo Buffalo is a great little town in northern Wyoming, and it’s home to the haunted Occidental Hotel. This famous hotel and saloon is one of Wyoming’s most recognizable landmarks. Learn about the history and the spirits of the Occidental here.
- Drive the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway
K. Magaraci for Only In Your State The Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is one of the most stunning drives in Wyoming. Climb high to Dead Indian Pass and then down into the East Yellowstone Valley along this winding, hair-raising highway. Learn about the history of Dead Indian Pass here.
- Snowmobile in the Snowy Range
Snowy Mountain Lodge The Snowy Range Mountains see nearly 300 inches of snow each year, and the town of Centennial is right at the crossroads of over 300 miles of snowmobile tracks. The combination means that snowmobiling here is truly the way to spend your Wyoming winter. See why Centennial is the best place to start your adventure here.
- See Old Faithful Geyser
Flickr / Partha Chowdhury Sure, it’s cliche, but can you really consider yourself a Wyomingite if you’ve never seen Old Faithful Geyser erupt? Yellowstone National Park is a treasure and we’re lucky to have it here in our state. Read more about the world’s most famous geyser here.
- Go to Cheyenne’s Frontier Days
Flickr / Adrian Hu Cheyenne’s Frontier Days festival is the biggest celebration in the state. Be sure to head to the capital for this rodeo and celebration of Wester culture and history. Read more about this enormous celebration here/
- Visit Devils Tower National Monument
Flickr / David Kingham Devils Tower was the country’s first National Monument, and it’s truly a wonder. Called Bears Den by natives, this legendary mountain core is mysterious and gorgeous. Read more about Bears Den here.
- Discover South Pass City and Atlantic City
Flickr / m01229 Wyoming was a mining state for years, and two big boom-and-bust towns still exist in what appears to be a wormhole to another era. Tour old mines, dine at former General Stores, and visit the historic district. Learn more about this mining district here.
How many of these experiences are left on your Wyoming bucket list? Can you finish it off this year?
Flickr / Sara Bombaci
Wyoming is home to the world’s first national parks and national forests, and there are millions of acres of wilderness here. Every true Wyomingite can get along well enough in the backcountry, and most of us head out for backpacking trips at least once a year. Check out a few of the most remote wilderness areas in Wyoming here.
Flickr / Joseph McCowie
The Cody Rodeo is one of the most famous in the world, and the town of Cody itself is a western paradise. This town was founded by Buffalo Bill himself, and the town is one of the most fun places in Wyoming. Read more about Cody here
Facebook / Miner’s and Stockman’s
Miners and Stockmans is the oldest bar in Wyoming, and it’s right in the heart of the oldest town in the state! Visit Hartville to see history in action, and be sure to stop by the jail out back before you leave. See what this steakhouse has to offer here.
Flickr / Paul
Wyoming is home to some of the best skiing on the planet, and no matter how much you dislike Jackson itself, if you love the slopes you’ll end up here. Take the tram to the top for a day of flurry fun that’ll leave you breathless. In fact, the world’s most intense ski trail is right here.
Flickr / Jasperdo
Buffalo is a great little town in northern Wyoming, and it’s home to the haunted Occidental Hotel. This famous hotel and saloon is one of Wyoming’s most recognizable landmarks. Learn about the history and the spirits of the Occidental here.
K. Magaraci for Only In Your State
The Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is one of the most stunning drives in Wyoming. Climb high to Dead Indian Pass and then down into the East Yellowstone Valley along this winding, hair-raising highway. Learn about the history of Dead Indian Pass here.
Snowy Mountain Lodge
The Snowy Range Mountains see nearly 300 inches of snow each year, and the town of Centennial is right at the crossroads of over 300 miles of snowmobile tracks. The combination means that snowmobiling here is truly the way to spend your Wyoming winter. See why Centennial is the best place to start your adventure here.
Flickr / Partha Chowdhury
Sure, it’s cliche, but can you really consider yourself a Wyomingite if you’ve never seen Old Faithful Geyser erupt? Yellowstone National Park is a treasure and we’re lucky to have it here in our state. Read more about the world’s most famous geyser here.
Flickr / Adrian Hu
Cheyenne’s Frontier Days festival is the biggest celebration in the state. Be sure to head to the capital for this rodeo and celebration of Wester culture and history. Read more about this enormous celebration here/
Flickr / David Kingham
Devils Tower was the country’s first National Monument, and it’s truly a wonder. Called Bears Den by natives, this legendary mountain core is mysterious and gorgeous. Read more about Bears Den here.
Flickr / m01229
Wyoming was a mining state for years, and two big boom-and-bust towns still exist in what appears to be a wormhole to another era. Tour old mines, dine at former General Stores, and visit the historic district. Learn more about this mining district here.
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