探索狂野的西部

满足恐龙 & 野马!

肯定的是, 国家公园 like Yellowstone 和 Gr和 Teton are great ways for the family to experience the unique l和scape 和 culture of the Wild West, but nothing can beat actually exploring the charming towns, 宁静的湖泊, somber mountains 和 sweeping prairies just outside the parks. This trip runs through an authentic slice of Americana that will give everyone, 从孩子到大人, a taste of what makes this part of the country so special. You'll learn about when dinosaurs roamed the l和, see unique wildlife that lives here today 和 get outside as you fully appreciate this little corner of the country.

Seedskadee国家野生动物保护区

Seeing wildlife up close 和 personal in a natural habitat is always a special experience. The individual ecosystem of a place really plays a huge role in its culture 和 atmosphere, 和 Sweetwater County is no exception. Seedskadee国家野生动物保护区 is preserving a wondrous slice of wilderness along the 绿河, which gives visitors an opportunity to meet some of its native residents. 驼鹿等动物, 麋鹿, 野马, 天鹅, 鹈鹕, 羚羊, 而且全年都能看到更多, 和 the river itself provides world-class fly fishing. Whether you want a peaceful encounter with nature or to immerse yourself fully, Seedskadee是纯净的, 野生的魔法.

甜水县历史博物馆

The history in Sweetwater County is just as fascinating at its wildlife. From the region's prehistoric days below an ancient lake to the Shoshone 和 Ute tribes who first populated the area to the Oregon, 加州, 摩门教徒, 陆路, 切罗基族, 和 Pony Express Trails that brought thous和s of intrepid pioneers through, 有很多东西需要学习. 儿童动手活动, 给成年人的无尽信息, 很酷的工件, 和 rotating exhibits combine to make a visit to the 甜水县历史博物馆 值得一看.

探险岛公园

Another way to get outdoors 和 enjoy the fresh air is to head to 探险岛公园. 在这里你可以钓鳟鱼, take a walk around the Greenbelt Pathway 和 admire the l和scaping, kayak, 在白水公园的木筏或管子, 野餐和更多. Kids especially will love the splash park 和 playground. It's a great way to burn off some energy or cool off 和 get refreshed!

绿河自行车公园

If you're a cyclist or you're traveling with any, then the 绿河自行车公园 is a great stop. 海岸跨木桥, 解决跳, get some air against the walls 和 truck through exciting rough terrain on your bike. If you're a beginner when it comes to 山地自行车, there's a skills zone where you can ease into the excitement of the more challenging obstacles, or watch the pros do their thing as you circle the smooth loop trail around the park via the Wilkin’s Peak Trail System, the #1 singletrack trails system in the state, 根据 单轨.com.

飞行员巴特野马风景环线

For an authentically Wyoming experience, you can check out a herd of 野马 on the 飞行员巴特野马风景环线. Scenic overlooks make for great breaks from the road, interpretive signs add context to the route, 和, 当然, the 野马 are an incredible sight to see. 不止1个,在这个地区有000人, 和 you have the best chance to see them in the morning 和 late afternoon. The sunset is fantastic from atop White Mountain on this route, so plan accordingly if time allows! This scenic loop is best experienced from a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle.

西怀俄明社区学院's 恐龙

Before there were 野马 in Wyoming, there were dinosaurs! 西怀俄明社区学院 in 岩石弹簧 is right off the highway 和 contains five massive dinosaur skeleton casts that are on display for the public. Many of the fossils were found in the state 和 include the remains of a Plesiosaur, 一个霸王龙, 一只喜树龙和一只剑龙. The casts are free to visit, 和 the WWCC has a neat campus that's worth checking out. 或者随便找点东西吃 霸王龙烧烤, located in the shadow of the beast's bones.

补救措施烧烤

Another great option for lunch is the retro diner-style 补救措施烧烤. The storefront is actually part gift shop, part home medical supply company (which explains the name "Remedies"!) 和 part soda shop, but it's loaded with local charm. 菜单不是太大, 主要是汉堡, 沙拉, 炸鱼薯条和烤奶酪, but everything is prepared to old-fashioned perfection. Finish it all off with a drink from the soda fountain 和 enjoy the quirky, friendly atmosphere!

韦德纳野生动物博物馆

Head back to the 西怀俄明社区学院 to check out another interesting display, the 韦德纳野生动物博物馆. 这个展览, 星期一至星期四开放, features nearly 125 taxidermied specimens from around the globe. From bears 和 elephants to lions 和 rhinos to cheetahs 和 crocs, there are loads of specimens to examine at the free museum. Walking into a room stuffed to the gills with mounted creatures is not something you get to experience every day, 这值得我们停下来!

在惊叹恐龙之间, 看野马自由奔跑, enjoying a root beer float at a vintage diner, 在绿河钓鱼, there's something for everyone to love in Sweetwater County. This hidden gem in the corner of Wyoming is loaded with enough to keep the family busy for days!

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