Wyoming: A Year-Round Outdoor Activity Destination
Wyoming has some of the best natural landscape that can ever be seen in the US. It has a diverse natural environment filled with mountain ranges, rivers and lakes, prairies, grasslands, and gorgeous geological sites that are millions of years old. It is no wonder then that Wyoming attracts over three million visitors a year. This natural diversity is also the main reason why there are so many activities that can be done, making the state one of the best year-round camping destinations in the country. No matter what time of the year you wish to go camping, there is not a lack of things to do in Wyoming, all it takes is just to pack your camping gear and head west.
Spring
Spring is the perfect time to go hiking at the Grand Teton Range— the weather is not too hot and not too cold. The Teton Range has a mountain landscape featuring jagged peaks that are popular among hiking and backpacking enthusiasts. The gorgeous fault-block mountain formations— formed millions of years ago— offer a spectacular sight to behold during the day. If you would like to give this a try, don’t forget to pack lightweight camping gear, such as foldable and compact camping chairs, that will allow you to rest during the hiking trip (Contact Information: www.nps.gov/grte)
Summer
Of course, the best thing to do during the summer is to experience camping in any of the state’s various premier campgrounds. Pitch a tent or park an RV—there are places that allow both. For example, Big Horn Mountains Campground in Buffallo is a well-known campground with separate tent and RV sites. It also offers basic services and amenities (Contact Information: www.buffalocamping.com). In addition, the state’s national recreation areas—Flaming Gorge, Yellowstone, Shoshane— all offer superb facilities, not to mention magnificent views of Wyoming’s natural wonders.
Fall
You can also enjoy horseback riding in the fall and experience the great American West. Some say this is the most Western-style experience you can get at Wyoming. The state’s various recreation areas offer various packages and tours such as equestrian riding at the Shoshone National Forest and equitrekking at the UXU Ranch. While you are at it, you can even get a glimpse of some of the wildlife in the area: moose, deer, bighorn sheep, antelope, coyotes, and songbirds, just to name a few (Contact Information: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/about/; 307-527-6241).
Winter
In the winter, visitors can enjoy winter wildlife tours in which trained guides will lead you on a viewing experience of free-ranging wolves and other winter animals within Yellowstone. To make this camping experience more comfortable, campers are advised to pack lightweight camping chairs so that they don’t have to sit on the ground while viewing the animals. With camping chairs, the experience will surely be more comfortable and convenient. Campers must also have the proper winter camping gear to help avoid freezing in extremely cold temperatures, especially at night. Apart from wildlife watching, visitors can also experience cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in Lamar Valley or go snowmobiling in the winter (Contact Information: metaylor@wyoming.com and info@snowmobileyellowstone.com).
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