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Tourist Attractions in Wyoming
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Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone's 3,472 square miles contain hundreds of uncommon
sights. We encourage you to stop at the visitor and interpretive
centers in the park and inquire about the special attractions of
each area. The world's most extensive area of geyser activity is
located here, harboring more than 10,000 thermal features. This
thermal theatre actually came about as the result of an enormous
volcanic eruption some 600,000 years ago. Heat from the enormous
reservoir of molten rock, which produced the massive eruption
still remains relatively close to the surface beneath
Yellowstone, sustaining the spectacular hot water and steam
phenomena for which the park is so justly famous. Yet, it is
probably the favorite park of many Americans, not because of its
thermal fireworks, but because of its wildlife. For information
call: (307)344-7381
Grand Teton National Park
Few places on this earth can honestly be described as
"awe-inspiring" or "breath-taking." The Teton Range in
northwestern Wyoming is worthy of that kind of description. In
early morning or late evening, summer, winter or fall, the
Tetons and Grand Teton National Park are a photographers' dream.
For information call: (307)739-3399 Information package:
(307)739-3600
Fort Caspar Museum and Historical Site
This collection of reconstructed fort buildings is on the
original location of Platte Bridge Station and Louis Guinard's
Platte Bridge (1859-60 construction). The Museum features
cultural and natural history exhibits of Central Wyoming. The
Fort Caspar buildings are open May through September and the
Museum is open year round. There are living history festivals
and lectures during the summer months. For information call:
(307)235-8462
Mormon Pioneer Handcart Visitor Center
In 1996 the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
purchased the portion of the famous Sun Ranch with access to
Martin's Cove, the site of one of the most tragic
miscalculations on the trails. The Visitor Center commemorates
the trek across the prairies by the Mormon Pioneers. There is
also a room containing exhibits and artifacts collected by the
Sun family, from the frontier period immediately succeeding the
pioneer migrations. Visitors can walk or pull a handcart to the
cove. One and two night camping treks are also available.
Reservation are necessary. For information call: (307)324-5218
Teton Science School
On a beautiful campus, within Grand Teton National Park, the
school offers residential and non-residential programs in
natural history, and field science for students, teachers, and
interested adults. Courses are offered throughout the year and
can be custom tailored to meet special needs or interests. The
Greater Yellowstone-Teton Ecosystem provides an unparalleled
classroom and the faculty are highly qualified field teachers,
naturalists, and scientists. Canoeing, hiking, backpacking and
skiing are integral parts of the curriculum. For information
call: (307)733-4765
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