Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park

Milky Way Over Devil's Tower National Monument

Great Fountain Geyser in Yellowstone National Park

Wildflowers In Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming

An Explosive Environment

Wyoming is home to two gems in the National Park collection: Yellowstone and Grand Teton. These two landmarks are an easy draw into the state, but there is plenty more to see where that came from.

Things To See In Wyoming

Count down to Old Faithful

Spot a bison

Hike to Inspiration Point

Watch the sun rise reflect on Grand Teton

Take a picture of the Yellowstone Falls

Hike Around the Devil's Tower

Walk down Mormon Row

Visiting Parks In Wyoming

Wyoming hosts some of the most grand and celebrated parks in the United States. Yellowstone is the first National Park and features like Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Pool draw dense international crowds. In comparison to the bustling boardwalks of Yellowstone, it’s neighbor, Grand Teton National Park can seem almost empty. Lots of people travel all the way to Yellowstone without allowing any time to explore Grand Teton. The two sites are so close it would be a shame to miss out.

Hiking In Wyoming

There are hiking trails all over the state of Wyoming, but the most exciting is climbing up and around Grand Teton. Be sure to plan early for major hikes. In high season, parking lots at trailheads can fill up.

Camping In NorthWyoming

There are many camping options when visiting Wyoming but most is centered around the two major national parks. Sites book up months in advance. Finding a last minute campsite in Yellowstone is pretty much impossible. But that is where Grand Teton comes in.

Camping in Grand Teton is competitive, but early arrivals have a good chance of picking up a recently vacated spot. We were waiting at the camp ground around 10 am to jump on a spot. Certainly, there are nicer spots that we may have had a chance at with a reservation, but we were in!

Wyoming, From Highway 80

WE LOVE WYOMING. This has been (aside from highway 1) our favorite stretch to ride. Rock formations flank highway 80, making scenery watching of greater interest than getting from point A to point B. Also in Wyoming's favor is that
Traffic, Rangers, and Norris Geyser Basin

Today, we leave the Grand Teton National Park, headed north. Guess what's directly north of the Grand Tetons? That's right! Yellowstone National Park. Given we had to skip certain stops on our previous day in Yellowstone, we thought this would

Tower Trail

Tower Trail is the de facto hike in Devils Tower National Monument. This easy 1.3 mile paved trail closely circles the base of Devil's Tower with frequent interpretive panels explaining different aspects of the tower's geology, history, and cultural significance.