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Wyoming Recreation Opportunities

Recreating on public lands in Wyoming offers endless opportunities for the outdoors enthusiast.

Recreation opportunities abound throughout Wyoming’s18 million acres of BLM-managed public land.  These public lands host many unique and special outdoor opportunities where visitors can enjoy some extraordinary scenery and learn more about the state’s history.

Check out the spectacular wilderness study areas, fish in one of the many blue-ribbon streams, or go mountain biking in some gorgeous back country.  Take a step back in time to learn more about Wyoming’s history by exploring the National Scenic and Historic Trails, including the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer and Pony Express.

You don’t need binoculars to watch Wyoming’s world-class wildlife. You can see a variety of animals from big game like pronghorn, elk, deer, and moose to our small residents like the prairie dog, black footed ferrets, and badgers. Look up and you’ll see eagles, raptors, hawks and a diversity of migratory birds.

A multitude of recreational opportunities is waiting for you on Wyoming public lands so get outdoors and explore!

 

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Twin Buttes WSA

The Twin Buttes WSAs encompass 8164 acres. The WSA is characterized by highly eroded badlands with scattered patches of sagebrush, grass and juniper. The Twin Buttes are prominent topographic features in the area. The WSA offers outstanding opportunities for primitive...

Twin Creek Trail

The Twin Creek Trailhead provides access to a horseback riding and hiking trail along the West Fork of Twin Creek to the Shoshone National Forest.

Upper Green River Recreation Area

In Wyoming, the Upper Green River Recreation Area is popular with wildlife enthusiasts who enjoy the many species of birds and small mammals who make this area their home.

Viva Naughton Trail

The Viva Naughton Cross-country ski trail is located 16 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming. The trail offers 4 miles of groomed trail for beginner and intermediate skiers. The Trailhead also provides access to 343 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in...

Wapiti Bridge

Wapiti Bridge access is located along the North Fork Highway, the portal into Yellowstone's East Gate, within the awesome North Fork Shoshone River corridor.