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Elizabeth Sampson

Elizabeth Sampson is a Wyoming-based freelance writer who enjoys ambling through the wide-open spaces of the Equality State. She enjoys camping, hiking, geocaching, snowshoeing, and photography in the state’s public lands with her husband and two children.

The Wyoming Range offers huge vistas and small crowds

What the Wyoming Range doesn’t have may be the best thing about it—and that’s crowds. With fewer visitors than some of the other mountains in the state, the Wyoming Range is perfect for people who want a quieter and more secluded time in the wild. Mountain adventures like hiking and camping…

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Family Fun in the Rockies to Tetons Region

Children seem to be born asking the question, “Are we there yet?” Next time you road trip with kids, consider taking it slow and making enough stops that you get to say, “We’re here!” several times a day. Whether you are seeing a giant Allosaurus or feeding giant trout, parents can pull off this…

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How to Make your Park to Park Road Trip Family Friendly

Wyoming’s Park to Park region is more than just a path between some of the West’s greatest national parks. It’s also a great place for families to road trip. From dusty dinosaur bones to sparkling waterfalls, there are many great places where kids can be kids. TOTAL MILES: 372 SUGGESTED TIME: 4…

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The Secret to an Affordable Family Vacation in Wyoming

Raising kids can be expensive, but taking them on a family vacation doesn’t have to be. Family trips are a wonderful way to build memories to last a lifetime, but not everyone wants to still be paying the trip off when the kids leave for college. Luckily, Wyoming offers many affordable family…

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8 Ways to Explore the Bighorns

Located in north-central Wyoming, the Bighorn Mountain Range can be enjoyed by all ages. Whether seen while seated in a comfortable car or while standing in sturdy hiking boots, these mountains offer views not to be missed. The Bighorn Mountain Range is about 150 miles long and 30 miles wide—and…

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7 Ways to Explore the Snowy Range

Wyoming’s Snowy Range is an outdoor lover’s paradise, with plenty of space for summer and winter recreation. From its highest point at Medicine Bow Peak’s 12,013 feet to its crystal clear alpine lakes, the Snowy Range in southeastern Wyoming beckons visitors to come to enjoy its variety of…

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