West · WY
Wyoming
The Cowboy State
Capital
Cheyenne
Best Time to Visit
June-September
01 Must-See Spots
Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and abundant wildlife
Grand Teton National Park
the most dramatic mountain skyline in the US
Devils Tower National Monument
America's first national monument, a striking volcanic neck
Jackson Hole
a world-class ski and outdoor recreation town at the base of the Tetons
02 Hidden Gems
Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
a sacred Native American stone circle at 10,000 feet
Thermopolis Hot Springs
the world's largest mineral hot spring, and the state bathhouse is free
Wind River Range
remote and rugged mountains with the best backcountry in Wyoming
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
dramatic canyon and wild horses
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
Yellowstone is best experienced by entering from less popular entrances (East or Northeast)
The Lamar Valley at dawn is the best wildlife watching in the entire national park system
Wyoming is the least populated state — you can find genuine solitude here
Visit Grand Teton before Yellowstone — many people rush past the Tetons and miss the best views