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Culture

Close Encounters with a Spiritual Landmark

Whether you believe in extraterrestrials or you’re certain Area 51 is nothing more than an Air Force facility, there’s no denying that Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a cult classic worthy ...

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Frank Teasley Dogsled Expert

Grab a dogsled. Hook up some dogs. Get on, hang on, and be off. No other method of winter travel compares, Frank Teasley says. And he ought to know....

Culture

Artist George Bumann

George Bumann is an artist and naturalist working in what is arguably the best studio in the world—Yellowstone National Park....

Culture

The Healing Power of Nature

Scaling the side of a mountain isn’t an activity most would describe as “comforting.” Especially when the only things preventing a free fall are your own hands, feet and a harness. But some people crave the challen...

Culture

Screen Door Porch

Every setting has a sound – a unique energy that vibrates through the streets and whistles in the trees. So what’s the song of the Grand Tetons? What tunes do Wyoming’s rivers and historic western towns inspire? Th...

Culture

Top 5 Things To Do At Cheyenne Frontier Days

In most places, you can only reminisce about yesterday’s colorful past. Here in Cheyenne, history comes to life, energized by one of today’s most vibrant Western cities and celebrations. Since 1897, Cheyenne has cele...

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15 Must-See Museums in Wyoming

Wyoming has a rich and intriguing history, and there are many museums throughout the state that are equally as fascinating as the past they preserve. Here are just 11 of the state’s many amazing museums....

Culture

The West Still Lives: Discover Old West History at these 10 Wyoming Forts, Battlefields & Historic Sites

When hardy migrants started settling the West in the 1800s, they followed the dusty trails and wagon-wheel ruts of those who came before them. Forts sprang up along these paths to provide weary travelers and railroad wor...

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10 Wild Facts About Wyoming Western Destinations

Wyoming history is steeped in Wild West lore, geologic marvels, Gold Rush-era trails and burly mountain men. No matter where your travels take you in Wyoming, you’ll be roaming through landscapes, cities, and monuments...

Outdoors

Wild Horses in Wyoming

Wild horses have always been symbols of the West, living examples of a wide-open landscape and an untamed frontier spirit. Horses were first seen in this country about 10,000 years ago, but for unknown reasons became ext...