Hotels in Northwest Wyoming
Discover National Parks and Museums in Northwest Wyoming
Some of the country’s best national parks sit in northwest Wyoming so you’ll need to plan at least several days of adventures exploring this region. Yellowstone National Park is one of the most-visited destinations of the region and you can also enjoy some spectacular landscapes and scenic sites around Grand Teton National Park. Both parks are ideal for enjoying nature at its best, hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.
Northwest Wyoming is also home to several museums and cultural centers where you can learn about Native American culture, see works of art from days gone by, and explore old western towns. Cody is one of the few western towns left in the United States and you can take a tour of historical sites and geological landmarks to learn more about the Old West.Enter text here
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Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is situated in Bighorn National Forest east of Lovell. It is one of the best-preserved Native American sacred sites in America and part of a larger complex of related archaeological sites. The 75-ft. wheel is constructed of rows of rocks that were gathered from the surrounding countryside. Visit from mid-June through mid-September during daylight hours. Be prepared for a two-mile walk from the parking lot.
Jurassic Adventures
See some of the largest fossil quarries in the world at Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis. View over 30 mounted skeletons, tour dig sites and the prep lab, or trace the origins of various organisms at Walk Thru Time. Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site offers three museums. See exhibits on archaeology and natural history, and enjoy viewing hundreds of Native American petroglyphs and pictographs. The site also offers a chance to view birds and wildlife.