The Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming, creating natural wonders like Yellowstone National Park, and it is perfect for thrill seekers and nature lovers. Yellowstone National Park is known for its incredible beauty and diversity of wildlife, where the black and grizzly bears rule. There are also
... more amazing sites like Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, where the Bighorn River dramatically slices and snakes through the mountains. Wyoming has some of the best fishing in the country with 22 species of game fish and amazing opportunities for fly-fishing in unspoiled rivers and alpine streams brimming with trout. Cutthroat Trout is the only native trout species in Wyoming, so the Game and Fish Department have a program to recognize anglers who are skilled enough to capture its four subspecies, known as "the Cutt Slam." Waters like the North Platte River are prime places to create fishing tales, and Flaming Gorge Reservoir is nationally known as a fishing "hot spot." Test the whitewaters of Snake River, soaking in the rapids and the beautiful craggy peaks of Snake River Canyon. For winter fun, head to the Snowy Range Ski Area in Southeastern Wyoming, or to Centennial, where there are 325 miles of snowmobile trails in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Climbers, hikers, kayakers and photographers head to Grand Teton National Park, where the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet above sea level. There are nearly 100 golf courses scattered across the state, and it is said that the high altitudes of Wyoming allow shots to stay aloft 10 percent longer than at sea level!
