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OPEN YOUR MIND & INVIGORATE YOUR SENSES WITH WYOMING

At Atlantic Link, we are happy to share some information and inspiration about Wyoming in cooperation with Wyoming Office of Tourism.

The spirit of the West is alive and well in Wyoming. Learn about the seventh largest Indian reservation in the U.S. and the two tribes that call it home. Track the Mormon Trail and the Oregon Trail to see where they merged as settlers migrated west in the 1800s. From tales of famous outlaws like Butch Cassidy and pioneers like Buffalo Bill Cody to modern-day ranchers and rodeo athletes, it is easy to find new ways to discover the Old West in the Cowboy State.
THE COWBOY STATE
There is a reason Wyoming is known as the Cowboy State. For many Wyomingites, the Code of the West is an integral part of daily life; residents and travelers alike will see it in the form of warm greetings, neighbors offering to lend a helping hand and a respect for the land. In Wyoming, you are invited to not only experience this culture but to jump right in and live it for yourself. Choose from a variety of dude and guest ranches to craft a cowboy vacation complete with horseback riding, fishing, authentic Western lodging, and postcard-caliber scenery. Find a seat in the grandstands and experience the thrill of a Wyoming rodeo. Explore towns that once inspired storytellers, like Sheridan, where Ernest Hemingway spent time living and writing or the inspiration for the Longmire series in Buffalo. Cowboy culture is alive and well across the state in the form of hitching posts at local watering holes, museums telling the stories of infamous cowboys and expansive ranches offering room to roam.
RANCHES
There is no better way to experience Wyoming’s cowboy country first-hand than by booking a stay at a dude ranch. Wyoming dude ranch vacations offer an opportunity to live out the western way of life, even for just a short time. You can find dude ranches for every type of adventure, from kid-friendly ranches great for the whole family to a little r & r time for adults. Guest ranches in Wyoming range from luxurious dude ranch resorts that offer 5-star dining experiences, spas, and entertainment to operational working ranches for a truly authentic experience. Many of these accommodations welcome guests year-round and offer guided horseback riding trips, adults-only getaways, and fall hunting excursions. With so many options, it is hard to find a reason not to stay at one of Wyoming’s amazing dude ranches.
HISTORIC HOTELS -
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL & SALOON
Wyoming’s dynamic and thrilling history is also relevant when you immerse yourself in a historic building at one of its famous hotels. Scattered around the state, a number of these lodging properties will take you back in time to the heyday of the Wild West. The back bar that was brought to the location 100 years ago, the Historic Occidental Hotel & Saloon in Buffalo, is as close to stepping back in time as you’ll get.
SHERIDAN INN
The Historic Sheridan Inn was one of the first hotels in Sheridan, built in 1892. Buffalo Bill played an instrumental role in this building as well, operating as part owner and assisting with hotel management and functionality.
IRMA HOTEL
The Irma Hotel, built in 1902 by Buffalo Bill Cody and named for his youngest daughter, is a must-stop for history buffs. In fact, try-outs for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show were held on lots just west of the hotel, at a time when buffalo still roamed free through downtown Cody.
WORT HOTEL
The Wort Hotel opened in 1941, but it had been a dream of its namesake, Charles Wort, long before that. Wort had been living in town for nearly half a century after settling in Jackson Hole in the late 1800s.
After getting your rest at one of these historic properties, start exploring our state by visiting the many geological wonders and unique landscapes across our state. Extraordinary geology is a big draw to Wyoming, and you do not have to be a geologist to appreciate it. Whether it is the 1,200-foot-tall pillar of igneous rock known as Devils Tower National Monument or majestic Yellowstone National Park with its geothermal springs, Wyoming’s geology is iconic.
WIND RIVER CANYON
Wind River Canyon, which runs next to the highway, seemingly defies logic by cutting straight through the Owl Creek Mountains. “Superimposed streams” like this are surprisingly common in Wyoming. One theory is that the course of the river was established while the resistant rocks that make up the mountains were still buried, and as the mountains were uncovered, the river stubbornly kept to its course, carving its canyon. You can enjoy the river and view the canyon by taking a road trip along the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway or get a more personal look through a white-water rafting or fly-fishing trip.
HELL'S HALF ACRE
Hell’s Half Acre is a prime example of badlands topography, with unusual and spectacular rock formations created by the erosion of relatively soft sedimentary rocks. Layers at Hell’s Half Acre are nearly horizontal, but beneath these flat layers are older layers that were tilted on their side during the same tectonic event that lifted the rocks of many of Wyoming’s mountain ranges. This wonder is full of hiking trails and wildlife.
DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT
Erosion is credited for revealing Devils Tower National Monument, a massive, once-hidden monolith that towers 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River near Sundance. The park surrounding the national monument, home to deer, prairie dogs and other wildlife, is blanketed with pine forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
CASTLE GARDENS
About 45 miles east of Riverton, the wind has eroded sandstone outcroppings into turrets and towers, creating the likes of a stone fortress. Castle Gardens is the canvas for hundreds of examples of American Indian rock art, known as petroglyphs. Visitors can identify turtles, warriors, shields, and other designs carved and painted into the rock.
There simply is no place in America with more untouched natural beauty, friendlier people, or real Western adventures than Wyoming. Imagine yourself on a summer vacation in Wyoming, camping at the foot of the magnificent Devils Tower National Monument or hoofing in cowboy boots around a luxurious dude ranch. Summer highlights include rafting and float trips on the majestic Snake River or robust Bighorn River; fishing on the blue-ribbon waters of the Platte River,; and mountain biking in Curt Gowdy State Park or Johnny Behind the Rocks trail system, both offering miles of world-class mountain biking. Summer is a popular area in Wyoming for many reasons, but if off-seasons are more your fancy, Fall is a traveler’s dream.
HOT SPRINGS
As the air gets cooler and the reds and yellows of fall overtake the greens of summer, abandon the car, and explore Wyoming by foot, wheel, hoof, or paddle. It is time for a fall soak in the hot springs of Wyoming. From 32 Celsius pools with slides and diving boards to 44 Celsius steamy soaks, there are options for families and couples at all the state’s hot springs. Enjoy the cleanest air in the country, combined with natural minerals and therapeutic hot springs. It is the perfect combo for a relaxing summer vacation.
HORSEBACK RIDING
This part of the country was meant to be seen from a saddle. With centuries of experience, outfitters and dude ranches are ready to take all skill levels from beginners to experts on some of Wyoming’s best horse trails, via horseback riding. Wind along the Continental Divide in Bridger Teton National Forest or saddle up slope side in Jackson Hole. Along these trails you are bound to see a variety of wildlife, making the experience that much more memorable.
WILDLIFE
Wildlife in Wyoming is second to none. Elk, bighorn sheep, bison, and other Wyoming wildlife are in rut during the fall, meaning you are more likely to see them. The start of the migration season is also reason for animals to be more active during this season. Schedule a wildlife tour at the National Bighorn Sheep Center in Dubois or with a number of guide services available in the Jackson and Yellowstone National Park areas for the best chance to see some of Wyoming’s most famed wildlife.
Wyoming is home to so much, it is hard to experience it all in just one trip, leaving travelers of all kinds with the inspiration to come back again and again. So, open your mind and invigorate your senses; because some things cannot be explained, only experienced.
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WY 82007, USA

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