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Out There Spinning Buffalo Bill State Park State Bill Buffalo Cheyenne, WY 82002 Cheyenne, WY 2301 Central Avenue Barrett Building Trails StateParks,HistoricSites& Wyoming SPHS/17 Cover: staff producedby This brochure cost. was atlow E PLORE THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO THERE’S ALWAYS VISITOR’S GUIDE VISITOR’S Park State Keyhole No way to spend a vacation. Right? vacation. a spend to way No our bountiful reservoirs, a boat trolling along the waves. waves. the along trolling boat a reservoirs, bountiful our , 4thfloor sauntering wildlife, a lazy day spent fishing in one of of one in fishing spent day lazy a wildlife, sauntering and quiet, the occasional billowy cloud, soaring birds, birds, soaring cloud, billowy occasional the quiet, and No traffic. No crowds. No long lines. All we have is peace peace is have we All lines. long No crowds. No traffic. No consideration, we decided we didn’t have a lot to offer: offer: to lot a have didn’t we decided we consideration, crammed full of things to do, but after careful careful after but do, to things of full crammed of those vacation packages with a hectic schedule schedule hectic a with packages vacation those of We were going to assemble one assemble to going were We WYOMING STATE PARKS & HISTORIC SITES HISTORIC & PARKS STATE WYOMING E PLORE E THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO MORE ALWAYS THERE’S OUT THERE OUT GET WYOPARKS.STATE.WY.US Sinks Canyon State Park State Canyon Sinks Glendo State Park Mountain bikes, boats and fishing poles are really just toys for grown-ups; so go be a kid again. After all, we’ve got plenty of trails for getting mud on those tires, including those in Guernsey, Buffalo Bill and Curt Gowdy state parks. If making a splash is more your style, we’ve got space for water sports and fishing at our many reservoirs. Once you’re done playing, soak those bones in the therapeutic mineral water at Hot Springs State Park. And when bedtime rolls around, park the RV or roll out a sleeping bag, because at our overnight sites, all it takes to check in is a zip of the tent. Hot Springs State Park BUFFALO SUNDANCE Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site THERMOPOLIS Oregon DOUGLAS Natl. Hist. Trail LANDER Oregon Trail Ruts California, Mormon Pioneer, TORRINGTON California, Oregon and Pony Express WHEATLAND Mormon Pioneer Natl. Hist. Trails and Pony Express Natl. Hist. Trails RAWLINS GET YOUR WHEELS Granger Stage Station Historic Site SPINNING Ames Monument Historic Site 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. *Please call the individual site for questions regarding RV length limits. Cannons from Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site 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
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