Question:
It at all financially feasible, every American ought to make a trip to
Wyoming at some point and time in their life, for it is a truly
unforgettable place and one of our most beautiful states.
When I talk about Wyoming, I am not referring to the far eastern
or southern portion of the state, but all of the middle, northern and
western parts. My favorite secret about Wyoming is the hot springs in
Thermopolis, Wyoming, a seldom-frequented non-commercialized haven for
hotspring lovers.
Answer:
If you have to see Yellowstone Park, I would suggest one get it
out of their system first, and after they've become fed up with the
bear jams and winnebagos, then travel eastward to Cody, Wyoming where
the Buffalo Bill Museum has one of the finest art collections in the
western U.S.
Jackson Hole is rather pricey and the skiing is good, but during
summer a better place to go is Lander, Wyoming where one can hike up
Wind River Canyon and experience some of the most beautiful mountains
which rival Colorado's.
Cities to avoid: Casper, Riverton, Jeffrey City, Rock Springs,
Cheyenne and Gillette. These are either oilboom or mining towns which
have little to offer except roudy bars and ugly scenery.
Sheridan is my one of my favorites, as is Buffalo, about 100
miles away. Sheridan is nestled in the mountains just south of the
southern Montana border where Custer had his last stand.
Wyoming's mountains are mostly pristene wilderness and even boast
legends of Bigfoot spottings and tales of trolls who live in them.
Things to avoid: ticks, rattlesnakes, flat tires, blizzards,
giardia in the water and redneck cowboys.
Things to relish: the rich history prelevant throughout the
state, rodeos, the indian cultures, western art and museums,
wildflowers, sunsets, fishing and hunting.
Lastly, don't expect the locals to welcome you as the rich
Californians are moving in and forcing many to give up their livlihood
because the prices are going up and there aren't many jobs available,
especially with the state of our economy.
I would suggest spending at least three weeks to explore this
state and be sure to bring lots of film. Bring a hat with a large
brim, uv sunglasses, a decent pair of hiking boots and a backpack.
And leave your citified ways behind, because these are NOT city
people. Here you can let down your hair, go barefoot, wear jeans all
week long at your job, dance to country music at night, and sleep
under the stars.
