Top Things to do in Wyoming
Top Hotels in Wyoming
- 1. Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole
- 2. The Lexington at Jackson Hole
- 3. Rustic Inn Creekside Resort and Spa at Jackson Hole
- 4. Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites
- 5. The Lodge at Jackson Hole
- 6. Best Western Outlaw Inn
- 7. Little America Hotel & Resort
- 8. Teton Teepee Lodge
- 9. The Cody Hotel
- 10. Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cottages
The 10 Best Canyons in Wyoming, United States
Wyoming boasts a positively selfish hoard of natural outdoor beauty! From the soaring peaks of the Grand Tetons to Jackson Hole valley and Yellowstone National Park, the mountain landscape and natural wonders of Wyoming are breathtaking. All-season outdoor activities prove a natural draw for families, couples and group getaways. Sports lovers golf through spring and summer at attractive rates or tackle river and lake fishing, hunting and hiking. Families take to Alpine skiing and snowmobiling in Jackson Hole, Snow King, Grand Targhee and Pine Creek. Every visitor is awed by the deep canyons and steaming geysers of The Yellowstone National Park. Each magnificent sight rivals the next. The Grand Tetons rise over a mile above Jackson Hole valley, where a ride on the Aerial Tram from Teton Village offers unforgettable views. Across the entire state, wildlife stakes its rightful claim, from bison and bighorn sheep herds to black bear and mountain elk. For a step back in frontier history, take the family to Go Native America to experience Native American culture, history and arts of the Plains Tribes. Enjoy tours with indigenous guides, horseback riding and roping lessons. With every experience, your family will gain a sense of the pioneer spirit that pushed America westward.
Restaurants in Wyoming
1. Cascade Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
Scenic canyon excellent for hiking.
Reviewed By ThreeWiseMen1998 - Columbus, United States
Awesome views during spring runoff. The Cascade Creek is full of water running down the mountain. The photos speak 1000 words. To get to this canyon, you either have to hike the Jenny Lake trail or take the ferry. Hike is about 40 mins, 1.9 miles, at about a 40 foot incline. Ferry costs about
2. Black Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Scenic section of the Yellowstone River that is excellent for fishing and other outdoor activities.
3. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,017 reviews
Reviewed By USN_Seabee_Wife - Chehalis, United States
#1 Rule: Don't forget your camera, make sure your batteries are charged and that you have plenty of SD cards for your digital camera. What is here: The dramatic, 1,000-foot-deep Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone rewards visitors with dazzling views of multi-hued rock walls and majestic waterfalls. With walking and hiking trails for all abilities, and learning opportunities for the whole family, it’s easy to spend an entire day in this unique area of the park. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is roughly 20 miles long and varies from 1,500 to 4,000 feet wide. Geologists believe it was formed as the Yellowstone River eroded softer, less resistant rock that had been weakened by hydrothermal gases and hot water. The colorful canyon is a natural work of art: streaks of red, orange, gold, black, and even green decorate the canyon walls. Several miles of trails connect 10 primary overlooks that afford dramatic views from both sides of the canyon. When we went there had been snowfall and it made the most beautiful pictures since it was combined with all of the colors of the canyon. Whether it’s your first visit to Yellowstone, or you visit regularly, everyone loves a summer day in the park. Here’s how to get the most out of yours. The best way to experience all the different facets of the canyon’s charm is to pick a trail and go for a hike. There are many trails along both canyon rims, from short jaunts to all-day treks. Here are a few of our favorites: Brink of the Lower Falls Trail (moderate): Descend 600 feet on a steep trail to get an up-close and personal view of the Lower Falls in all its thundering power. 0.7 miles, round-trip Seven Mile Hole Trail (strenuous): You’ll want to commit a whole day to this trail – the only one that leads to the canyon bottom.10.2 miles, round-trip Point Sublime Trail (easy): After visiting the Artist Point overlook, follow the South Rim Trail beyond Artist Point to this less-traveled path, which meanders along the canyon rim to the aptly named Point Sublime. 1.3 miles from Artist Point to Point Sublime View the Canyon and Falls While some views of the canyon and falls are only accessible by trail, you can still get to the following overlooks by car and a short walk from the parking lots on paved, accessible walkways. From North Rim Drive: View the Lower Falls from Lookout Point, Red Rock Point, Grand View, and Inspiration Point. Both waterfalls are visible from Brink of the Lower Falls. From South Rim Drive: See the Upper Falls from two viewpoints at Uncle Tom’s Point. View the Lower Falls at Artist Point. Several of the canyon overlooks and trails, which were originally built in the 1930s, are being rehabilitated with support from Yellowstone Forever. Over the years, they have been hammered by unforgiving weather, compromised by soil erosion, and damaged by increased visitation. In recent years, these conditions have prompted some temporary or long-term closures.
4. Death Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Desertguy426 - Carson City, United States
What a super trail. Its about 7 miles RT to the patrol hut. You hike through lush forest to a scenic overlook of Phelps lake, down switchbacks to near the lake and then head west into the canyon. Up a fairly gentle grade up onto a ledge type trail on broken rock and somewhat exposed to sun then back into a sparse forest with a raging creek down on your left in the canyon. We had to cross a few snow drifts...a couple were quite large on steep slopes and a bit dicey. BE CAREFUL...use treking poles on snow! Overall a strenuous hike but not a killer. Also not for the weekend warrior...elevation gain total is 2200 feet. We saw moose and marmots on this trail. The marmots want food so watch out...they'll darn near end up in your lap.
5. Paintbrush Canyon
6. Big Horns
7. Crazy Woman Canyon
8. Wind River Mountain Range
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
This 100-mile section of the Rocky Mountains, spectacular from afar, is even more thrilling close up, with over 1,600 fish-full lakes and plenty of wolves, mountain lions and grizzly bears around to keep you company.
Reviewed By summerg532 - Denver, United States
I have had a chance to hike and backpack all over the world -- including Alaska, New Zealand, Peru, and South Africa (Drakensberg). The Wind River Mountain Range is one of the most stunning places I have been. You can only see the best part by hiking in, and the Cirque of the Towers route is awesome. The suggested time is 3 days but I might suggest doing it in 4 days so that you have time to enjoy the beauty that you are lucky enough to observe. Because I love to travel, I rarely want to go back to a place as I am always looking for new experiences. But I want to go back to this range and explore some more. If you have a chance to visit, do it. It will be worth your time. (Also, there is no cell service at all so it's an opportunity to disconnect from the world for a bit!) I was with a group of friends and we backpacked. This is bear country, but we saw no evidence of bears (i.e., no bear scat). However, we also took great precautions by camping in one place, cooking/eating in another and storing bear boxes in another place, all of which were at least 150 yards apart. The Cirque of the Towers route is challenging, but we saw families with smaller kiddos doing it so it's doable if your kiddos like to hike. There are two mountain passes -- neither of which are too bad. We did both in one day. the hardest part (for me) was the boulder field that you come across after Jackass Pass. But if you're mentally prepared for it (and not afraid of hikes like me), it's probably fairly easy. There are a lot of places to camp along the way. Don't miss any opportunity to visit Wind River Range!
9. South Rim Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Considered by many to be the best area to view and explore the Grand Canyon.
Reviewed By jesseo582 - Jackson, United States
This easy trail is accessible in segments from various locations all the way from Chittenden Bridge to Artist Point. It’s highly recommended for showing different aspects of a portion of this amazing yellow canyon unimagined by visitors who stand at maybe two overlooks and leave with only that limited perspective. Like walking along the rim of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, this walk will bring it alive for you.
10. Flaming Gorge - Uintas National Scenic Byway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By 7gRV2020 - Texas, United States
If you are pressed for time, I strongly encourage you to NOT try to drive the complete scenic byway AND drive it on a beautiful day when you can stop long enough to appreciate everything and take some photos before continuing on this journey. Take plenty of water, snacks, a good pair of hiking shoes, a great camera, and a map of the flaming gorge scenic byway before you venture out. We had a great time and as recommended by many, we also drove the Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Unfortunately, we only drove half of that loop before arriving at road closure, so we had to double back. Maybe this was due to the previous week weather, but It was still worth it and I highly recommend taking that loop.
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