There’s incredible natural beauty in every corner of Wyoming. Some spots are well-known while others don’t get as much press, but every one of them is a fascinating gem. You could spend a lifetime criss-crossing the Cowboy State trying to see it all but, if you’re short on time and need just a few suggestions, here are 15 amazing natural attractions everyone should see when they come to Wyoming.
- Fishing Cone, Yellowstone National Park
James St. John/Flickr Ever see a geyser in a lake? That’s exactly what you get when you visit Fishing Cone. Yellowstone Lake actually crept up on the geyser; it only used to be located near the lake, close enough that fishermen could walk over and drop their catch into the bubbling hot spring to cook them. You can find out more in our full article here.
- Devil’s Tower, WY-110
James Joel/Flickr Rock climbers and sightseers alike enjoy visiting this 1,267-foot laccolithic butte in the Black Hills. It is a sacred site for Native Americans, but anyone can visit practically any time, day or night. For more information, see the full article here.
- Ayres Natural Bridge, 208 Natural Bridge Road, Douglas
madpoet_one/Flickr Over on the east side of Wyoming, you’ll find a surprising and stunning natural bridge. Though it appears to have been purposely constructed to bridge the LaPrele Creek, it was the creek itself that wore an opening in the rock to create the structure. Go here for the full article and to find out more.
- Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park
Cameron Rees/Flickr Yellowstone has loads of geysers, but not many are as popular, well-known, or reliable as Old Faithful. Though many make the pilgrammage to see it in the summer, few are aware that it remains active year-round, even in the winter. Want to learn more? You can in our full article here.
- Big Horn Mountains, Big Horn National Forest
momo go/Flickr The Big Horn Mountains are epic and breathtaking, offering visitors plenty to see from extraordinary mountain peaks to mountain meadows and grassy valleys. You’ll get an extra treat if you take the Big Horn Scenic Byway to get there. For more information, see our full article here.
- Shoshone Cavern, Cedar Mountain off US-20 West
Dallas Reid/YouTube Though it’s been delisted, Shoshone Cavern used to be a national monument. In the mid-1950s, locals petitioned Congress to regain control over it and succeeded. Spelunkers still enjoy exploring Shoshone Cave and, if you’re interested in more information, you can find it in our full article here.
- Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park
Eric F/TripAdvisor The plethora of natural attractions in Yellowstone make it a terrific place to see some of the most incredible in the state, and Grand Prismatic Spring definitely belongs on the list. With the distinction of being the largest hot spring in the country as well as the third largest on the planet, this natural wonder is a must-see. Learn more about it in the full article here.
- Killpecker Sand Dunes, Chilton Road
By United States Bureau of Land Management - Work of the w:en:Bureau of Land Management, a U.S. Government Agency/Wikipedia Loacted in the Red Desert, the Killpecker Sand Dunes are notable for their beauty as well as being the largest living dune system in the U.S. Covering around 109,000 acres, there’s plenty of natural beauty to be seen. Find out all about them in our full article here.
- Grand Tetons, Grand Teton National Park
josephmccowie/Flickr Majestic, commanding, breathtaking…those are the words most people use to describe this section of the Rocky Mountain Range, and they’re fitting. Everyone should see the Tetons at least once in their lives. You can learn more and see a stunning bird’s-eye view of the impressive mountains in our article here.
- Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
John Fowler/Flickr Though it’s another attraction in Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs is a unique wonder all its own. The area is overflowing with terraces and calcium carbonate formations that look otherworldly. Lear more about them in our full article here.
- Parting of the Waters, Bridger - Teton National Forest
By Ericshawwhite - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikimedia Wyoming is a magical place - where else can you stand with one foot in waters of the Pacific Ocean and the other foot in the Atlantic Ocean? It’s a natural phenomenon that is known as the Parting of the Waters, in which one creek splits apart, with one branch flowing to the Atlantic and the other to the Pacific. Click here to find out more about it in our full article.
- Popo Agie Waterslide, Sinks Canyon State Park
jcdubb002/YoutTube Man-made water features have nothing on this epic waterslide in Sinks Canyon State Park. The best part is you can slip and slide on this one for free. To find out more, read our full article here.
- Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park
Michael Privorotsky/Flickr This sprawling canyon is a geyser basin, but that description hardly does it justice. This Grand Canyon is every bit as impressive as the other one in another state, and should absolutely be on your bucket list. Get more information from our full article here.
- Lower Yellowstone Falls, Yellowstone National Park
Scott Law/Flickr As long as you’re at Wyoming’s own Grand Canyon, be sure to check out the gorgeous Lower Yellowstone Falls. It’s arguably the most epic falls in the state. Learn more in our full article here.
- Wind River Range, Western Wyoming
Robert/Flickr The towering mountains of the Wind River Range are not only regal and breathtaking, one of the peaks here happens to be the tallest in the state - yes, even taller than the Tetons. At 13,804 feet, Gannet Peak beats out it’s little sister on the Rocky Mountain Range by just over 690 feet. You can find out more in the full article here.
Nature truly blessed Wyoming with her creativity, giving us many, many more incredible sights to see than we could list here. What are your favorite Wyoming natural attractions?
James St. John/Flickr
Ever see a geyser in a lake? That’s exactly what you get when you visit Fishing Cone. Yellowstone Lake actually crept up on the geyser; it only used to be located near the lake, close enough that fishermen could walk over and drop their catch into the bubbling hot spring to cook them. You can find out more in our full article here.
James Joel/Flickr
Rock climbers and sightseers alike enjoy visiting this 1,267-foot laccolithic butte in the Black Hills. It is a sacred site for Native Americans, but anyone can visit practically any time, day or night. For more information, see the full article here.
madpoet_one/Flickr
Over on the east side of Wyoming, you’ll find a surprising and stunning natural bridge. Though it appears to have been purposely constructed to bridge the LaPrele Creek, it was the creek itself that wore an opening in the rock to create the structure. Go here for the full article and to find out more.
Cameron Rees/Flickr
Yellowstone has loads of geysers, but not many are as popular, well-known, or reliable as Old Faithful. Though many make the pilgrammage to see it in the summer, few are aware that it remains active year-round, even in the winter. Want to learn more? You can in our full article here.
momo go/Flickr
The Big Horn Mountains are epic and breathtaking, offering visitors plenty to see from extraordinary mountain peaks to mountain meadows and grassy valleys. You’ll get an extra treat if you take the Big Horn Scenic Byway to get there. For more information, see our full article here.
Dallas Reid/YouTube
Though it’s been delisted, Shoshone Cavern used to be a national monument. In the mid-1950s, locals petitioned Congress to regain control over it and succeeded. Spelunkers still enjoy exploring Shoshone Cave and, if you’re interested in more information, you can find it in our full article here.
Eric F/TripAdvisor
The plethora of natural attractions in Yellowstone make it a terrific place to see some of the most incredible in the state, and Grand Prismatic Spring definitely belongs on the list. With the distinction of being the largest hot spring in the country as well as the third largest on the planet, this natural wonder is a must-see. Learn more about it in the full article here.
By United States Bureau of Land Management - Work of the w:en:Bureau of Land Management, a U.S. Government Agency/Wikipedia
Loacted in the Red Desert, the Killpecker Sand Dunes are notable for their beauty as well as being the largest living dune system in the U.S. Covering around 109,000 acres, there’s plenty of natural beauty to be seen. Find out all about them in our full article here.
josephmccowie/Flickr
Majestic, commanding, breathtaking…those are the words most people use to describe this section of the Rocky Mountain Range, and they’re fitting. Everyone should see the Tetons at least once in their lives. You can learn more and see a stunning bird’s-eye view of the impressive mountains in our article here.
John Fowler/Flickr
Though it’s another attraction in Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs is a unique wonder all its own. The area is overflowing with terraces and calcium carbonate formations that look otherworldly. Lear more about them in our full article here.
By Ericshawwhite - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikimedia
Wyoming is a magical place - where else can you stand with one foot in waters of the Pacific Ocean and the other foot in the Atlantic Ocean? It’s a natural phenomenon that is known as the Parting of the Waters, in which one creek splits apart, with one branch flowing to the Atlantic and the other to the Pacific. Click here to find out more about it in our full article.
jcdubb002/YoutTube
Man-made water features have nothing on this epic waterslide in Sinks Canyon State Park. The best part is you can slip and slide on this one for free. To find out more, read our full article here.
Michael Privorotsky/Flickr
This sprawling canyon is a geyser basin, but that description hardly does it justice. This Grand Canyon is every bit as impressive as the other one in another state, and should absolutely be on your bucket list. Get more information from our full article here.
Scott Law/Flickr
As long as you’re at Wyoming’s own Grand Canyon, be sure to check out the gorgeous Lower Yellowstone Falls. It’s arguably the most epic falls in the state. Learn more in our full article here.
Robert/Flickr
The towering mountains of the Wind River Range are not only regal and breathtaking, one of the peaks here happens to be the tallest in the state - yes, even taller than the Tetons. At 13,804 feet, Gannet Peak beats out it’s little sister on the Rocky Mountain Range by just over 690 feet. You can find out more in the full article here.
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