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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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Whitehorse Creek WSA

At Whitehorse Creek WSA, in Wyoming, there are opportunities for primitive recreation, including studying the unique badlands topography, nature and wildlife photography, and bird watching.

Whitetail Day Use Area

In Wyoming, the Whitetail Day Use Area is a good spot for bank fishing or launching a boat into the North Platte River.

Wilkins Peak Bike Trail

The Wilkins Peak Mountain Bike Trail System is a network of mountain bike trails located adjacent to the City of Green River, Wyoming.