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THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO E PLORE WYOMING STATE PARKS & HISTORIC SITES
We were going to assemble one of those vacation packages with a hectic schedule crammed full of things to do, but after careful consideration, we decided we didn’t have a lot to offer: No traffic. No crowds. No long lines. All we have is peace and quiet, the occasional billowy cloud, soaring birds, sauntering wildlife, a lazy day spent fishing in one of , 4th floor our bountiful reservoirs, a boat trolling along the waves. No way to spend a vacation. Right?
Keyhole State Park State Keyhole VISITOR’S GUIDE THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO THERE’S ALWAYS E PLORE This brochure was produced by staff produced by This brochure cost. was at low Cover: SPHS/17 Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails State Parks, Historic Sites & Wyoming Barrett Building 2301 Central Avenue 82002 Cheyenne, WY Buffalo Bill State Park Butch Cassidy Festival at Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site rail t amp r * ater odge l w tation s ock/ ccessible d a ADA ADA Beach Boating Boat Campsites Drinking Dump Enclosed Fishing Fishing pier (ADA) Gift shop Group picnic shelter Historical features Marina Picnic area Playground Restrooms Trails Visitor center trail Volksmarch State parks
Bear River • • • • • • • • • • • Boysen • • • • • • • • • • • • Buffalo Bill • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Curt Gowdy • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Edness K. Wilkins • • • • • • • • • • • • • Glendo • • • • • • • • • • • • • Guernsey • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hawk Springs • • • • • • • • • LIVE IN THE Hot Springs • • • • • • • • • • Keyhole • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Medicine Lodge • • • • • • • • • • • MOMENT Seminoe • • • • • • • • • • Sinks Canyon • • • • • • • • • • •
Historic sites Connor Battlefield • • • • • • • Fort Bridger • • • • • • • • • If your sense of adventure begs Fort Fetterman to play a role in the wild west, then Wyoming is the • • • • • • • • place for you. Known as the crossroads of west- Fort Steele • • ward expansion, visitors can stand where pilgrims Fort Phil Kearny • • • • • • • traveled on immigrant trails at the turn of the 19th Hist. Govs’ Mansion • • • century. Visit one of our many historic sites to Independence Rock • • • • • • • • experience the triumphs and hardships of the South Pass City settlers of the high plains. Relive life during the • • • • • • • • era of the Indian wars at Fort Phil Kearny, Fort Trail End • • • • • Bridger or Fort Fetterman. Or find out what life Wyo. Pioneer Museum • • • was like for those up to no good at the Wyoming Wyo. State Museum • • • • • Territorial Prison. Wherever the road takes you, Wyo. Territorial Prison • • • • • • • • • there’s a movie waiting to unfold.
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Hours: Call the individual sites for current schedules Bear River State Park Abundant Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site Home to some of Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site An array of as hours vary seasonally at each site. wildlife, including protected herds the most dramatic events in the history of the Indian prehistoric petroglyphs and pictographs on sandstone of bison and elk. (307) 789-6547; wars, including the Wagon Box and Fetterman Fights. cliffs surround great camping, picnicking and fishing. Fees: Collected at I-80, south of exit 6 (307) 684-7629; I-90, exit 44 (307) 469-2234; Hwy. 31, 6 miles northeast many sites for daily of Hyattville use. Parks collect Boysen State Park Located near Wind River Canyon, Glendo State Park A recreational fees per vehicle and with many geological and water-sport opportunities. paradise where boaters, fishermen Seminoe State Park A favorite historic sites col- (307) 876-2796; Hwy. 20 on east side of reservoir or and water-sport enthusiasts enjoy for boaters and trout and walleye lect per person, 18 Hwy. 26 on south side sandy beaches and clear waters. fishermen. (307) 320-3013; years and older. We (307) 735-4433; I-25, exit 111 I-80, exit 221 Buffalo Bill State Park A gateway to Yellowstone offer a more natural Medicine Lodge State National Park, the majestic peaks of the Absaroka Guernsey State Park Great boating opportunities Sinks Canyon State Park Hiking, fishing and the “sinks Archaeology Site camping experi- Mountains dominate the scenery. (307) 587-9227; 9 and recreational facilities, as well as several Civilian and rise,” a rushing river that flows in and out of the ence with no hook-ups or showers. Water and restroom miles west of Cody on Hwy. 14-16-20 Conservation Corps buildings from the 1930s. (307) Wind River Mountains. (307) 332-6333; Hwy. 131, 6 facilities are available seasonally. Annual entrance and 836-2334; I-25, exit 92 miles southwest of Lander camping permits are available. Overnight fees are also Connor Battlefield State Historic SiteA perfect location collected for sites with campgrounds. for picnics and play, with a monument commemorating Hawk Springs State Recreation Area Boating, fishing, South Pass City State Historic the Battle of Tongue River. (307) 684-7629; 2 blocks off camping and bird watching. (307) 836-2334; Hwy. 85, Site One of the country’s Accessibility for persons with disabilities: Wyoming Hwy. 14 in Ranchester 32 miles south of Torrington most complete historic State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails is improving sites, with 30 buildings Curt Gowdy State Park Low- Historic Governors’ Mansion accessibility for mobility-impaired individuals. Various remaining from the 1860s. lying meadows, massive President Harry S Truman then- accessible features for boaters, day users, campers (307) 332-3684; Hwy. 28, 37 granite formations and presidential candidate Richard and trail users are available. Specific information can miles southwest of Lander be provided by contacting the individual site. plenty of wildlife, with Nixon and author James fishing in Crystal, Granite and Michener were all guests at Trail End State Historic Site A Flemish-style house Trails: Many parks have trails specifically for hiking, North Crow reservoirs. (307) 632- this Colonial Revival mansion. (307) 777-7878; 300 E. that once belonged to Wyoming Governor and United biking and walking. Volksmarches are held in several 7946; Hwy. 210 at milepost 23½ 21st Street, Cheyenne States Senator John B. Kendrick. (307) 674-4589; 400 locations throughout the year. For more information Clarendon Avenue, Sheridan Visitors may soak in the free, about the trails program, call (307) 777-6560 or visit: Edness K. Wilkins State Park A habitat for a variety of Hot Springs State Park hot mineral water at the State Bath House. (307) 864- http://wyotrails.state.wy.us. wildlife, with plenty of bird watching. (307) 577-5150; Wyoming Pioneer Museum I-25 east of Casper 2176; Hwy. 20 in Thermopolis One of the largest collections of Volunteers in parks: Many of our sites utilize the historical memorabilia. (307) Fort Bridger State Historic Site Restoration and Independence Rock State talents of volunteers as camp hosts, docents, 358-9288; Wyoming State exhibits tell the colorful story of Fort Bridger from its Historic Site Witness the living history participants, visitor center assistants J. Womack Fairgrounds, Douglas origin as a trading post to the Lincoln Highway era. names of past travelers carved and for trail and park facility improvement projects. (307) 782-3842; I-80, exit #34 on the dome-shaped rock Wyoming State Museum Exhibits of Wyoming’s cultural Regardless of the task performed, volunteers provide along the Oregon Trail. (307) and natural history, plus rotating exhibitions. (307) Fort Fetterman State Historic Site This post-Civil very important services to the areas and the public. 577-5150; Hwy. 220, 55 miles southwest of Casper 777-7022; 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne Contact the individual site for more information. War hardship fort at the junction of the Oregon and Bozeman trails served as a major Army supply point. Keyhole State Park Great fishing within sight of Wyoming Territorial Prison Now an interpretive Contact us: (307) 777-6323; e-mail: [email protected]; (307) 358-2864 (summer), (307) 684-7629 (winter); Devils Tower. (307) 756-3596; I-90, exit 165, or exits museum, the prison, built in 1872, once held the now www.artsparkshistory.com; or write to: I-25, exit 140 153/154 in Moorcroft, taking Hwy. 14 north 6 miles infamous western outlaw Butch Cassidy. (307) 745- Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails to Hwy. 113 6161 or 1-800-845-2287; I-80, exit 311
Barret Building, 4th floor Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site This frontier Army post served as a hub Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site One of the most 2301 Central Avenue for both the military and Wyoming’s fragile and amazing examples of prehistoric petroglyphs Campsite reservations can be made by calling the Cheyenne, WY 82002 reservation center at 1-877-996-7275 or going lumber and livestock industries. in Wyoming. Call to arrange a visit. (307) 864-2176; online to www.wyoparks.org. Follow us: WyoStatePark Wyoming State Parks (307) 320-3013; I-80, exit 228 29 miles northwest of Thermopolis