The Best of Southwest Wyoming
Sightseeing
Flaming Gorge is a beautiful man-made reservoir that straddles the Utah-Wyoming border. There are numerous beaches and places to launch a boat, the closest being Little Firehole. If you just want the scenic tour, you can take a nice 3 hour drive and enjoy the many lookouts and stopping points. Highly recommend taking the dam tour at the visitors center if you have time.
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Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Flaming Gorge is a beautiful man-made reservoir that straddles the Utah-Wyoming border. There are numerous beaches and places to launch a boat, the closest being Little Firehole. If you just want the scenic tour, you can take a nice 3 hour drive and enjoy the many lookouts and stopping points. Highly recommend taking the dam tour at the visitors center if you have time.
Expedition Island on the Green River is a popular place for enjoying a picturesque walk, fishing for crawdads, or enjoying a float in the river itself. It is a short 20-minute drive from Rock Springs.
Green River
Expedition Island on the Green River is a popular place for enjoying a picturesque walk, fishing for crawdads, or enjoying a float in the river itself. It is a short 20-minute drive from Rock Springs.
The wild horse loop is 24 miles of gravel road that takes about 1.5 hours to complete. Several wild animals, specifically wild horses, can be seen on this stretch of road depending on the season. Chances of seeing wildlife is best in the early morning or late afternoon. 4-wheel drive vehicle recommended.
Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop
Wild Horse Canyon RoadThe wild horse loop is 24 miles of gravel road that takes about 1.5 hours to complete. Several wild animals, specifically wild horses, can be seen on this stretch of road depending on the season. Chances of seeing wildlife is best in the early morning or late afternoon. 4-wheel drive vehicle recommended.
About 10 miles north of Rock Springs you'll turn on CR 4-18. From here follow the signs for the Petroglyphs. They are about 15 miles out on a gravel road. 4-wheel drive recommended. From the parking lot, it's a short 1/4 mile hike to the 300 foot cliff canvas of ancient Native American carvings.
If you continue past the turnoff for the Petroglyphs you will come across Boars Tusk approximately 4 miles down the road. This landmark is the core of an ancient volcano that rises straight out of the ground. It's a popular spot for photographers and youngsters who like to scramble up the rocky terrain.
White Mountain petroglyph site
About 10 miles north of Rock Springs you'll turn on CR 4-18. From here follow the signs for the Petroglyphs. They are about 15 miles out on a gravel road. 4-wheel drive recommended. From the parking lot, it's a short 1/4 mile hike to the 300 foot cliff canvas of ancient Native American carvings.
If you continue past the turnoff for the Petroglyphs you will come across Boars Tusk approximately 4 miles down the road. This landmark is the core of an ancient volcano that rises straight out of the ground. It's a popular spot for photographers and youngsters who like to scramble up the rocky terrain.
The sand dunes are a popular attraction for ATV riders but can also be enjoyed without expensive equipment. Many people enjoy sledding down the sandy hills as well.
Killpecker Sand Dunes
The sand dunes are a popular attraction for ATV riders but can also be enjoyed without expensive equipment. Many people enjoy sledding down the sandy hills as well.
Sinks Canyon is a 2 hour drive from Rock Springs in Lander, WY but is a natural wonder definitely worth seeing. While there, check out the Popo Agie falls hike that is just up the road.
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Sinks Canyon State Park
3079 Sinks Canyon RoadSinks Canyon is a 2 hour drive from Rock Springs in Lander, WY but is a natural wonder definitely worth seeing. While there, check out the Popo Agie falls hike that is just up the road.