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of Wyoming geysers and hots springs was first brought back to
civilization when fur trapper John Colter explored the region
in 1807.
From its first
discovery in the 1800's to the present day, Wyoming has evoked
the wonder and excitement of the Old West. With its wide open plains
and spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery, Wyoming's major tourist
attractions include Yellowstone
National Park, Grand
Teton National Park and Jackson
Hole in Cheyenne, where the annual Cheyenne
Frontier Days rodeo is a big draw in July.
Other notable
tourist & vacation spots are Flaming Gorge, the Fort Laramie
National Historic Site, and Devils
Tower.
Top tourist attractions in Wyoming include Yellowstone National Park (left); Grand Tetons
National Park (middle) and the 400 square mile valley known as Jackson Hole (right).
An often mistaken movie association with The Vampire Diaries film franchise is the incredibly scenic Mystic Falls in Yellowstone which is sometimes confused with the mythical town in Virginia where the film takes place.
Attractions associated with the plot of Brokeback
Mountain - fictionally set in Wyoming - also has been drawing large numbers of visitors to
what is perceived as the sweeping Wyoming vistas featured in the hit film - but truth to tell the award-winning movie was actually shot further north, in Canada!
DID YOU KNOW? Wyoming Travel Fun Facts
Let's go on a sleigh ride ...
• The National Elk Refuge, located just outside Jackson, is the largest established elk preserve in North America. From December through April, visitor may take daily sleigh rides for up-close views of the majestic animals.
Wyoming Vacation Guide - Find top vacation attractions, scenic byways,
Wyoming tourist video presentations, pictures, seasonal event calendar, kid-friendly activities, hotel & restaurant guides, related resources.
Wyoming
State Parks - Get detailed information on the park system
with rates, activities & some beautiful pictures along with
maps and directions.
Wyoming
Attractions. Roadside America - Find directions to the world's largest
elk horn arch, the giant head of Abe Lincoln in Laramie, and lots more offbeat
vacation fun throughout the state...
Cheyenne,
Wyoming Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - Settle down and say howdy
to a complete guide to what to do and see including information on hotels &
restaurants, rodeos, train museum exhibitions, nearby day trips, an extensive
photo gallery, related links.