Rock Springs is a city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 23,036 at the 2010 census, making it the 5th most populated city in the state of Wyoming. Rock Springs is the principal city of the Rock Springs micropolitan statistical area, which has a population of 37,975. Rock Springs is known as the Home of 56 Nationalities because of the influx of immigrants from all over the world who came to work in the coal mines that supplied the fuel to power the steam engines of the Union Pacific Railroad. The city's rich cultural heritage is celebrated each summer on International Day, a festival where the foods, costumes, and traditions of residents' ancestors are recreated and enjoyed at Bunning Park in downtown Rock Springs.
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Well worth to visit, so quiet and just great views. Quite hard to get, roads are rough. The roads are very bas condition. Gravel roads, or paths, lot of pot holes, path is badly rutted. Drivable by 4x4 and enough clearance. If roads are dry it is possible get through, but if they are mud it will be difficult. Take enough time and get out at day light - so you can see hazards at road. Easies way to drive is from I-80. On I-80 take the Bitter Creek Exit (Exit 142) and follow County Road 19 (S) south, road turns to gravel, bearing left at the junction with County Road 24. Around 27 miles from I-80 pass the Eversole Ranch. Bear left at a minor junction at the Eversole Ranch. 1.8 miles south of the ranch CR-19 bears right. Here, bear left and leave CR-19 on a wide, well-graded, and unnamed BLM road (BLM 4412 on some maps). 3.4 miles on reach an unsigned T Junction. Staying straight will take you towards the Skull Creek Rim Access Road and eventually Colorado. Take a left for the Adobe Creek Rim.
4.5 based on 45 reviews
These incised petroglyphs were carved by the ancestors of present Plains and Great Basin Native American People. They include drawings of elk, buffalo, horses, teepes and several kinds of human figures.
When to check out the glyphs, and was pleased with what I saw. Well maintained trail to and parking area to start from.
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Definitely would recommend! This is a beautiful drive, lots of scenic vistas. We did see some horses but the views made the drive worth it. It’s a very rocky start from Rock Springs but it levels out about halfway through. We took our Ford Escape but saw people with sedans and that would be fine. If you have dry weather, four-wheel-drive is not necessary... it’s just a really rough ride.
4.5 based on 34 reviews
This place is beyond incredible - the views amazing and be sure to take the Sheep Creek Geological road! Will have to return because with all the smoke from the fires nationwide I am sure it is even more amazing!
4.0 based on 25 reviews
Road to sight was a bit narley. But was worth the venture. Wind blowing only bummer. But that's wyoming for you.
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