Outdoor Attractions in Wyoming

Experience the great outdoors with Choice Hotels^®. Our Wyoming hotels are conveniently located near a number of picturesque gardens, stunning parks, and astounding wildlife. Take a look at the scenery and greenery that Wyoming offers.

In Central Wyoming

Edness K. Wilkings State Park
8700 E. US Highway 20-26
Evansville, WY  
307-577-5150

Guests who are traveling through the state of Wyoming and wish to view its natural beauty should plan a stop at Edness K. Wilkings State Park, where they’ll find a lush oasis nestled in the flatlands of Wyoming. Bird watching and hiking are popular activities at the park, where various creatures make their homes in the numerous cottonwood trees which grace the site with their presence.

Fort Fetterman State Historic Site
Wyoming State Park
Douglas, WY  
307-684-7629

Fort Fetterman State Historic Site is one of the more beautiful locations in Wyoming, a state which is known for its rolling plains, its brilliantly-colored foliage and its snow-covered peaks. Now you’ll be able to see all these features of the Wyoming landscape at the park, where guests will enjoy activities such as hiking through the wildlife and picnicking to replenish a near-empty stomach.

Hawk Springs State Park
Highway 85 near Hawk Spring
Hawk Springs,  
307-836-3088

No matter which type of natural recreation you’re seeking on your trip to Wyoming, you’re bound to find it at Hawk Springs State Park, where activities range from the on-foot to the in-boat. For the latter, guests will be tempted with an array of prime fishing and boating opportunities, while the former will enjoy traversing the park’s many trails and viewing the brilliant selection of plant and animal life which makes its home at the park.

In Northeast Wyoming

Rimrock West Adventures
Story, WY  
307-683-2911

With creeks and rivers rushing down pined-covered granite-walled canyons, you will finally have the inspiration needed to develop your photography skills. Break away from the hustle and bustle and experience the majestic Bighorn Mountains, which you’ll find nestled in northern Wyoming. If you pay close attention, you’ll notice eagles flying overhead, or the moose and deer gently parading across the fields, presenting themselves for a quick photo shoot. You and the family will rave over the historical and cultural tours, not to mention all the local festivities. But make sure to allow yourself time to engage in some much-needed hiking, fishing, and golfing.

Buffalo Golf Club
500 W. Hart St.
Buffalo, WY   84775
307-684-5266

Join forces with the Buffalo Gold Club to experience a time like never before. Not only will you enjoy a relaxing yet challenging game of golf, you’ll marvel at the panoramic view of the Big Horn Mountains. Surely after a great game of golf you’ll be ready to visit the Backside Restaurant, located on-site, which specializes in serving a most tantalizing lunch and dinner menu.

South Fork Mountain Lodge and Outfitters
7558 U.S. Hwy 16 W.
Buffalo, WY  
307-267-2609

“Yippee-ki-yah,” will be the only thing on your mind as you enjoy the Big Horn Mountains on horseback. The mountains set the scene for this spectacular experience offered by South Fork Mountain lodge and Outfitters, but the adventure doesn’t end there. Take advantage of licensed and experienced guides by booking an exhilarating hour or day ride from their corrals. Saddle up and enjoy life in true Western style, and don’t forget the camera!

In Northwest Wyoming

Shoshone National Forest
808 Meadow Lane Avenue
Cody, WY  
307-527-6241

Wyoming is home to some impressive terrain, which includes landscapes of all varieties. From majestic snow-covered mountains to rolling wheat fields and sprawling plains, some of the most picturesque scenes from nature can be found within the state of Wyoming. Experience those landscapes and more at Shoshone National Forest, whose broad population of flora and fauna will have you already planning your next Wyoming trip.

Bighorn National Forest
Sheridan, WY  
307-674-2668

Those seeking to re-commune with nature are highly advised to stray off the beaten path to Bighorn National Forest, where you’ll find winding rivers, gorgeous picnic grounds, and more. Don a pair of binoculars and view the park’s incredible array of aviary wildlife, or bring your field book and identify hundreds of different species of plant life.

Five Springs Falls Recreation Site
Along Highway 14A
Lovell, WY  

Here is where you’ll want to go in Wyoming for a day of exciting terrain and unique landscapes. Five Springs Falls is home to a one-of-a-kind vertical cliff habitat which sprawls over miles in its watery expanse, creating lush waterfalls and a climate doused in freshwater mist along its way. Granite walls surround the falls and the climate is perfect for several rare species of plants.

In Southeast Wyoming

Seminoe State Park
I-80, Exit 221
Sinclair, WY  
307-320-3013

What a diverse array of landscapes await visitors to Seminoe State Park! Some of the most unique scenes in the West can be seen at Seminoe State Park, where in addition to the expansive meadows and white-topped mountains which have made the state famous, you’ll find geological specimens including beautiful rolling hills and dunes of sand. You may also enjoy prime fishing and boating.

Curt Gowdy State Park
1319 Hynds Lodge Road
Cheyenne, WY  
307-632-7946

You’ll find some of the most beautiful scenery in the state of Wyoming at this famously gorgeous natural attraction. Curt Gowdy State Park invites fishermen to explore the aquatic reserves of its Crystal and Granite Reservoirs, and will seduce ordinary laymen into experiencing the low-lying meadows, gently rolling hills, and massive steep granite formations which grant this park the utmost distinction.

Lakes, Rivers & Falls of Southeast Wyoming
Regional
Some of the most impressive waters flow through this region of Wyoming, and we know you’ll want to witness firsthand the ebb and flow of majestic aquatic bodies such as the North Platte River. A major influence on the history and development of Wyoming since prehistoric times, see the majestic course of the North Platte as it winds through the beautiful Wyoming wilderness.

In Southwest Wyoming

Fossil Butte National Monument - Visitor Center
Highway 30
Kemmerer, WY  
307-877-4455

Fossil lake is a remnant of southwest Wyoming, in one of the richest fossil deposits of the world. Not only will you find natural beauty here, you’ll also find a gorgeous preservation of that beauty’s past through interpretable fossils. Thousands of specimens can be found in the sediment at Fossil Butte National Monument, and we know you’ll be fascinated when you take a look for yourself.

Fossil Island Golf Club
220 State Highway 233
Kemmerer, WY  
307-815-6972

You’ll enjoy 9 leisurely holes of golf on your trip to Fossil Island Golf Club, where some of the best golfing in the state of Wyoming awaits you. Enjoy a sprawling green with a host of options, from water hazards to sand; afterwards, treat yourself to an hour on the driving range or a scrumptious meal at the on-course restaurant.

Bear River State Park
601 Bear River Drive
Evanston, WY  
307-789-2618

Some of the most gorgeous wildlife of Wyoming is to be found at Bear River State Park, where a host of gorgeous fauna plays as backdrop to this interesting collection of specimens, which include bison and elk. Kayak through the park’s extensive systems of waterways and rivulets, or hop on a bicycle and zoom down a gorgeous mountain path designed primarily for your wheels.

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