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Alpine Beautiful Alpine, Wyoming, is nestled against the mountains at the entrance of the Snake River and Greys River Canyons. It is located at the extreme northern end of a 50-mile long valley known as the Star Valley on the western edge of the Wyoming, a stone's throw from Idaho. The elevation in town is 5640 feet above sea level. The surrounding mountains rise as high as 10,500 feet, hence Alpine's lofty name. Alta Alta is a beautiful little town near both the Idaho state line and Jackson's Hole. Buffalo Buffalo, Wyoming is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Bighorn Mountains and is conveniently located at the intersections of Interstates 25 and 90. Buffalo's main street has more than a dozen historic buildings, including the Occidental Hotel where Owen Wister's Virginian finally "got his man." The impressive Jim Gatchell Museum has over 15,000 artifacts from the American Old West. Many other Wyoming historical sites are just a short drive from Buffalo including Fort Phil Kearney, Fetterman's Massacre Site, Wagon Box Fight and the infamous "Hole in the Wall" the hideout of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid along with the rest of the "Wild Bunch." Casper Located in the heart of Wyoming, the city of Casper is rich in Western history, arts, entertainment, and some of the West's finest outdoor recreation. From mountains to desert, to the famous North Platte River, Casper, Wyoming and Natrona County offer the perfect combination of history, culture and recreation. Cheyenne Welcome to Cheyenne, Wyoming, your Rodeo and Railroad Capital! Cheyenne boasts many western attractions, including Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration. Cheyenne's colorful railroad history ranges from its historic train depot to Big Boy, the world's largest steam engine. Cody Cody represents the Eastern Gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Named after Buffalo Bill Cody, our town has long been a symbol of the old American West. A visit to the Buffalo Bill Museum & Historical Center tells the whole story. With plenty of lodging options available, blue ribbon fly fishing, whitewater rafting, and a nightly rodeo, we are a great launching point for summer family vacations to Yellowstone! Douglas Welcome to the City of Douglas - one of the best 100 Small Towns in America! Incorporated in September of 1887 with a total population of 805, Douglas was born as the result of the extension of the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad through Central Wyoming. It was named after Stephen A Douglas, a noted stateman from Illinois. Rich in history, Douglas lies along a number of historic trails, including the Oregon and Bozeman Trails. The Old Overland Trail lies within sight of the town and one of the frontier posts, Fort Fetterman, was situtated only eight miles away. The early history of the region is filled with Native American heritage and culture, cattleman-homesteader conflicts, and political struggles. Dubois Dubois, at the shore of the Wind River surrounded by pristine forests, high mountains and the rough beauty of the Badlands welcomes you with its western hospitality and abundance of outdoor experiences, its cultural and artistic varieties and its historic but lively documents. Evanston come and explore the city of Evanston, Wyoming. In Evanston, fresh mountain air invigorates your body's senses. Freedom allows you to kick up your heels. Fun keeps you smiling during three hundred days of sunshine annually. Evansville Evansville is in Natrona County, Wyoming near the Casper metro area. The community was named after W.T. Evans, blacksmith an indespensible trade during the pioneer days. The estimated population of Evansville, in 2003, was 2,324 and growing! Gillette Gillette, West of the Black Hills in northern Wyoming was founded in 1891 with the arrival of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. The railroad was originally going to follow Donkey Creek with the station to be at Donkey Town then an end of the tracks tent city. The Railroad's engineer, Edward Gillette (1854-1936) located a shorter route, eliminating a number of bridges that would have been required had the Donkey Creek route been used. Green River Green River Wyoming is located in the south west corner of the state. If you have driven I-80 across the state and passed trough twin tunnels, you have passed by a wonderful town! Nestled in between gorgeous rock formations with the Green River running through the heart of the town it is a oasis in the High Desert Country. Greybull Looking for genuine western lifestyle, few crowds and vast expanses of true wilderness with wildlife, fish and birds? Welcome to Greybull, Wyoming! This truly western community lies in the Big Horn Basin, surrounded by peaks of the Yellowstone Ecosystem on the west, the Bighorn Range on the east, and the Wind River Range to the south. This vast land of peace and solitude is just an hour's drive from Cody, Wyoming and two hours to Yellowstone National Park. Jackson The Town of Jackson is the county seat of Teton County, Wyoming and the only incorporated municipality in the county. Jackson is the name of the Town, and "Jackson Hole" as it's often called, refers to the whole area which is a 50 miles long valley surrounded by high mountains. In 2000, Jackson's population is 8,647. Jackson is a popular tourism destination because of its proximity to Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, its unmatched scenic beauty, the world class skiing, and its western character. Lander Nestled against the foothills of the Wind River Mountains on the banks of the Popo Agie River, Lander is where Fremont County history began. Lander saw the first white trappers in 1811, became a small military post in 1869 and now borders the Wind River Indian Reservation. Laramie When in Laramie... Whether you come in cowboy/cowgirl levis, with a scarf, hat and/or boots, authentic western pioneer, railroad, mountain man, Victorian, lumberjack, tartan or kilt attire, please come in clothing of the time or simply buy a kerchief from the Albany County FFA Chapter, Rock River FFA Chapter, and Albany County 4-H youth to wear to help us step back in time. Lusk In 1918 the Buck Creek Dome oil strike briefly boosted Lusk's population to ten thousand. Today, only three thousand people live in the entire county. A local character who epitomizes that era was Mother Featherlegs, an auburn-haired woman who wore red pantalets, ruffled drawers that tied at the ankle and flapped in the wind when she rode. An admirer said she looked just like a feather-legged chicken, and so she was christened. She and her cohort, Dangerous Dick Davis, ran a saloon and brothel out of their cabin southwest of Lusk. It was a favorite gathering place for those on the wrong side of the law. Her local fame soared in 1879 when she was discovered shot dead at her spring, with the missing Dangerous Dick's footprints all around. She was rumored to have had a lot of money hidden away. Whether it was stolen by her murderer or still waits to be found depends on whose story you believe. Either way, she is remembered fondly by local residents. A marker stands at the site of her cabin, and her famous pantalets have had adventures of their own. Stolen from the historic site in 1964, they graced a Deadwood saloon until 1990, when a determined posse of Lusk residents raided the saloon and got the pantalets back. Moran Moran is in Teton County, in the Jackson metro area. The community was named after Thomas Moran, English artist who accompanied geological survey expedition to the Yellowstone National Park region. His pictures of the region excited the imaginations of thousands of influential individuals on the east coast. Pinedale Western Wyoming, gateway to the Wind River Mountains, the Upper Green River Valley, Wyoming Range and 1000's of alpine lakes including Fremont Lake and Half Moon Lake. Spectacular scenery, wildlife, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, photography, and so many more exciting adventure opportunities. Pinedale serves as the hub city for Big Piney, Marbleton, Pinedale and all of unincorporated Sublette County. Powell Powell, Wyoming is named for John Wesley Powell. Many considered J. W. Powell an adventurer, however he always maintained he was not nor did he see himself as an explorer. J. W. Powell always held up that he was a scientist, motivated by a thirst for knowledge and a firm belief that science was meant to further the progress of humankind. John Wesley Powell did explore the major river systems throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. Those explorations led to the formulation of some of the fundamental principles of geology. Rawlins Rawlins, incorporated in 1886 and designated the county seat of Carbon County, a name derived from the extensive coal deposits which underlay the area, is located virtually on top of the Continental Divide. Rawlins was named after General John A. Rawlins, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, who after taking a drink from a spring at the base of a nearby hill declared, "If anything is ever named after me, I hope it will be a spring of water." Riverton With over 500 guest rooms, many quality restaurants, and nationally ranked RV facilities, Riverton, Wyoming is the perfect headquarters for exploring Western Wyoming, including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Popular annual events include area Indian Pow-wows from spring to fall, the 1838 Rendezvous in June, the Rendezvous Balloon Festival in July, the Fremont County Fair and Rodeo in August, and the Wild West Winter Carnival in February. Rock Springs One of the worst race riots in American History...On September 2, 1885, 150 white miners attacked their Chinese coworkers, killing 28, wounding 15, and forcing several hundred more out of town. The event is known as the Rock Springs Massacre and has come down in history as one of the worst race riots in America. Sheridan Sheridan Is #1. Sheridan has been named the number one Western Town in America and it's not for the reasons you might think. Sure, the area is steeped in western history, and Buffalo Bill Cody once called the Sheridan Inn his home for a time in the 1890's. However, according to True West Magazine Sheridan was ranked #1 for their Top 10 True Western Towns of the Year this small northern Wyoming town takes first place honors because everything about it is authentically western. Sundance Sundance is the county seat of Crook County. Famed outlaw the Sundance Kid Harry Longabaugh was raised in this western town. The community was named after Sundance Mountain, which was named for the religious rites held there by the Sioux. Teton Village Located a scenic 12 miles northwest of Jackson are Teton Village and the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort-the largest and most popular ski area in Wyoming. With more than 4,000-vertical feet of varied terrain, the resort draws expert and beginner skiers and snowboarders alike from around the world. Thermopolis Home of the worlds largest mineral hot springs! Wyoming's vacation paridise, camping, fishing, sightseeing and the worlds best spas. Torrington The town was founded by W.G. Curtis and named by him after Torrington, Connecticut where he had earlier lived. Originally a station on the C.B.& Q Railroad, the blossoming town soon became the main source of civilization for outlying pioneers. With its post office established 1889 and several businesses it became a central area of trade for the region. The county court house was built in 1913 after a short fight with the neighboring town of Lingle, Wyoming. Wheatland Wheatland is a town in Platte County. It is the county seat. The community is in the Mountain Standard time zone. The latitude of Wheatland is 42.054N. The longitude is -104.952W. Elevation is 4,747 feet. The estimated population, in 2003, was 3,476. The wind blows there.... a lot. Worland The West's premier destination for off highway, riding, cycling, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, sightseeing, boating, photography, hiking, and just basically having a great vacation time year round. The Worland / Ten Sleep area of Wyoming is a great place to vacation, or an excellent crime-free area to relocate your home, family, or business. With a double loop fiber optic connection and the comfortable life style that comes with small town living. |
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