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| Just south of Thermopolis is the
Wind River Canyon, home to the Wind River Indian Reservation. The
river flows north, emptying into the Big Horn River just 4 miles south of
Thermopolis. |
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| The clear, blue river divides
the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway, better known as US Highway 20, and the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. |
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| The narrow canyon is about 10
miles long with walls rising 2,500 feet above the river. |
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| You can also see interesting
spires along the canyon road. |
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| Beautiful rock formations date
back thousands of years. |
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| Hot
Springs State Park, Wyoming's first state park, is located at the edge of town. In addition to a
number of hot springs, it is also the home of the Wyoming state bison herd. Roads loop
through the pasture enabling visitors to get a close-up look at the
herd. This old boy is still in his molting stage. Before long,
he will be putting on a new coat for winter. |
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| The size of the herd varies
seasonally with newborn calves, the condition of the pasture, and sales to
other historic herds. |
