Scenic Byways
The name Wyoming has its origins in an Algonquin word meaning "large prairie place." From its broad high plains to its soaring mountains, from its storied past on the frontier to its role in the ancient histories of native peoples, Wyoming is like no place on Earth. (0:39) Watch: Dial-up
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Cody to Yellowstone
Acclaimed among America’s most scenic byways by Teddy Roosevelt, the road known locally as the North Fork Highway parallels the North Fork of the Shoshone River, with the Absaroka Mountains rising to the southwest. (0:46) Watch: Dial-up
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Scenic Outdoors in Wyoming
Wyoming is often called the first state in outdoor America. Try your hand at running the Snake River on a commercial float trip, herding cattle in the Big Horn Mountains, biking in the Snowy Range, climbing the Tetons or stargazing in the Red Desert. (1:11) Watch: Dial-up
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Yellowstone National Park Winter Interior
Visitors can take commercially guided snowcoach or snowmobile trips over snow covered, groomed roads to popular destinations including Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This is the third year the park will operate under temporary regulations which include the use of cleaner, quieter snowmobiles, daily entrance limits, and all-guided access. (2:43) Watch: Dial-up
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Dude Ranch Vacations
The state's guest ranches give visitors an escape from their hectic lives by allowing the opportunity to immerse themselves in a Western experience. The chance to ride a horse, rope and brand a steer or move cattle from summer to winter pasture isn't just in the movies. (1:12) Watch: Dial-up
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Rodeo-PRCA Exceptional Rodeo
For more than 20 years, the PRCA Exceptional Rodeo program has brought together PRCA contestants and special-needs children from around the country. Since it's inception in 1982, the program has seen several changes, but one thing has stayed the same — a lasting impression on both exceptional children and cowboys. (2:39) Watch: Dial-up
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Native Americans Dancing in Wyoming
Ceremonial dances, drumming and songs have been the heart of the powwow for centuries, but modern powwows often include Native American rodeos, colorful tribal dress and a chance for Native Americans of different tribes to share their traditions with each other. (1:12) Watch: Dial-up
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Sheridan-Mint Bar
No coins were actually minted here but many were in play during the heyday of gambling (slot machines, roulette and gaming tables) in the rear of The Mint Bar, in downtown Sheridan. (1:20) Watch: Dial-up
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Wild Horse Race
It's been described as a rodeo untio itself. The final event of every Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, coming to a close this weekend (July29), is controlled chaos they call the Wild Horse Race. Our story from photojournalist Mike McCrimmon and reporter Curtis Scott. (2.00) Watch: Podcast
I have tried hiking into the depths of the Wind River Mountains, the unofficial heart of Wyoming's Bridger Teton National Forest three times. I have failed three times. Or, not really "failed" as it isn't possible to fail when enjoying great hiking in one of the most remote backcountry areas of the Lower 48 states; rather three times I was not able to reach my objective end destinations because well, the going is tough when on foot with 50-some odd pounds strapped to your back and you have an area roughly the size of Connecticut (3.4 millions acres or 5,300-square miles) at your disposal. read more
The United States Congress dedicated approximately 24,000 acres of land as the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway in 1972. read more
