A boundless and wild land, an itinerary to imagine the life of cowboys and move at the pace of nature!
Wyoming, with such a high-sounding name, postcard landscapes are immediately evoked with a boundless and wild nature… already because in the end this is exactly what it is.
Boundless nature
Wyoming is one of the three American states to have borders drawn on meridians and parallels, so it is almost rectangular. Its territory is occupied by a large plateau crossed by Rockies. But above all it is sparsely inhabited: this makes it a unique place with its great National parks.
The boundless prairies are the ideal place for large livestock farms and it is not uncommon to see beautiful ranches, which give even more the idea of ​​being in West of the States.
When we talk about Wyoming we can only start with the mythical Yellowstone park, which we often associate with the famous cartoon of the Yogi Bear ...
Cody and Buffalo Bill
The gateway to this park is Cody, a town with aold west architecture, with colonial wooden buildings, also made famous byHotel Irma, built by the mythical Buffalo Bill. This historic character began his career in the army and worked on the construction of the Pacific Railway, dedicating himself above all to the extermination of buffaloes, hence its name. Later, Buffalo Bill became a star performing in the big Wild West Show, a traveling show, which also arrived in Europe on two occasions, in 1890 and 1906.
1. Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Park takes its name from the river of the same name, whose yellowish waters depend on the presence of sulfur which has infiltrated the surrounding rocks. In its path, the Yellowstone river crosses a Grand Canyon, which has nothing to envy to the most famous Grand Canyon in Arizona.
The landscapes, also in this case, are spectacular thanks to the numerous waterfalls, including the Lewis falls. The river then continues its course, throwing itself into the large central lake of the park itself, which is also called Yellowstone Lake.
Visit Yellowstone Park
For the visit of the park, they would be needed at least two to three days, which would thus give the opportunity to discover the various ecosystems, thanks to the numerous paths and walkways. In any case, a convenient scenic road, almost 200 km long, which forms a kind of eight, offers the possibility of reaching all the main attractions.
Among the most surprising aspects of this park, the fumaroles, i geyser, the mud pools, the jets of water are certainly the main reasons that push the tourist to reach it. Not to mention the fauna that populates it, including bears, from which it is better to stay away, making themselves heard, well in advance, while walking in the bush ... But it is also the kingdom of bison, deer, moose and other animals, which often it is easy to spot up close.
If you are planning a multi-day visit and want to stay in lodges inside the park, you need to do it well in advance, because places are limited and super in demand.
2. Grand Tetons
Once past Yellowstone Park, you immediately meet the Grand Tetons, which always belong to the mountain system of Rockies.
The name of these mountains is due to the first Canadian settlers of French origin, and means "big breast". The landscape is somewhat reminiscent of the Italian Dolomites, with high granite peaks, while the surrounding prairies are full of lakes and ranches.
Here you can experience the cowboys life, thanks to structures that welcome tourists eager to catapult themselves into a new reality.
3. Bighorne National Forest
Always remaining in the context of the high mountain peaks, also the Bighorne National Forest constitutes a valid visit alternative. Rich in magnificent pine forests of various species, deep gorges, waterfalls and a rich fauna, it offers fabulous scenery thanks to the various observation points and the multitude of nature trails.
4. Devil's Tower
To conclude the visit in great Wyoming, you can not forget the Devil's Tower. This incredible formation of volcanic origin, immortalized in the famous Spielberg film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, offers incredible suggestions from every perspective.
It is a sacred mountain for the Indians, despite the numerous climbers eager to reach its flat summit. A circular path, at the base of the Devil's Tower, allows you to glimpse wonderful views and observe its squat fluted mass from very close.
Before leaving this spectacle of nature, it is worth seeing in the middle of the surrounding meadows the numerous Chipmunks. These are the grassland squirrels, who greet visitors with their cries - But be careful not to get bitten ...
With this beautiful postcard, Wyoming greets the many visitors, who will have the opportunity to discover many hidden corners of this wonderful land.
