That's WY StorIes

Stories from locals and travelers who’ve been inspired by Wyoming.

Outdoors

Hike Like A Woman: Breaking Barriers to Empower Women Outdoors

Rebecca Walsh stands on a section of the Continental Divide Trail between the Battlepass and Deep Jack trailheads in southern Wyoming, taking in the view....

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Behind the Scenes of Wyoming’s Backwards Distilling Company

Wyoming represents the untamed spirit of the West. And it could plausibly be argued that no place comes closer to bottling that spirit than the family-owned Backwards Distilling Company in Mills, Wyoming, just outside Ca...

Culture

6 places in Cheyenne for train lovers

With rails of the first transcontinental railroad laid near Cheyenne in 1867, our capital city can be considered the quintessential railroad town of Wyoming. From the historic depot that is the cornerstone of the plaza d...

Culture

Top 5 reasons to stargaze in Wyoming

Wyoming is known for our stunning, wide-open landscapes and amazing mountain views, but we must remind ourselves to step back and take in of one of our greatest assets: our night skies....

Culture

Women of Wyoming: Jessie Allen

“This is my office, this is my playground and I see never ending opportunities to explore, to adventure and I have this all at my fingertips and it’s so exciting.”...

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Paleontology

Wyoming is one of the best places to learn about not just dinosaurs but paleontology in general just because the area is so fossil-rich....

Culture

Continuing a Legacy of Cowboy Craftsmanship

A quality saddle tells a story. The sturdy, contoured seat mirrors the steadfast traditions of the craftsman. The stretched leather, a symbol of the old soul who carries on this age-old art. The intricate carvings so car...

Culture

Western Authenticity Transcends Time at Eatons’ Ranch

If you’re looking for the quintessential dude ranch experience, make your way to Wolf, Wyoming. That’s where you’ll find Eatons’ Ranch – a place stuck in time, in the very best way....

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 ...

Culture

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....