Wyoming Road Trip: Fossil Butte to Devil's Tower
Explore Wyoming's most iconic destinations across a 3,365 km route spanning from Fossil Butte National Monument in the southwest to Yellowstone National Park in the northwest. Visit natural wonders including Grand Teton National Park, Devil's Tower, and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, alongside cultural sites like Cheyenne, the state capital, and Cody, known for its rodeo heritage and Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
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- Fossil Butte National Monument
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- Yellowstone National Park
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Stops on this route
- Fossil Butte National Monument — Butte rising 1,000 feet above ancient lake bed, 15 miles west of Kemmerer
- Kemmerer region — Historic coal mining area showcasing Wyoming's industrial heritage and paleontology, home to ancient fossil fish deposits and frontier-era architecture.
- Hot Springs State Park — Largest hot springs in North America near Thermopolis
- Star Plunge Water Park — Family water park with twisting water slides and indoor/outdoor pools
- Cheyenne capital city — Wyoming's capital blends Old West charm with modern amenities, featuring the iconic State Capitol building and vibrant cultural institutions.
- Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo — Annual ten-day rodeo celebration featuring bull riding, roping, and parades that honors the region's cowboy heritage since 1897.
- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area — Canyon created by Yellowtail Dam on Bighorn River with scenic reservoir and steep canyon walls
- Devil's Tower — Ancient volcano core rising 1,267 feet above surrounding terrain in Black Hills
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area — Reservoir formed by dam on Green River in 1958, straddling Utah-Wyoming border
- Cody town — Gateway to Yellowstone National Park named after Buffalo Bill, offering museums dedicated to Wild West history and outdoor recreation opportunities.
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West — Five western-themed museums with engaging exhibits in downtown Cody
- Old Trail Town — More than 25 restored western buildings museum in Cody
- Jackson Hole — Upscale resort area and river basin at base of Teton Range near Idaho border
- Grand Teton National Park — Jagged mountain peaks and marvelous mountains in northwest Wyoming
- Old Faithful geyser — Iconic cone geyser in Yellowstone erupting approximately every 90 minutes, projecting hot water and steam up to 180 feet high.
- Grand Prismatic Spring — Boiling hot spring in Yellowstone with rainbow colors from varying temperatures and minerals
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone — Natural wonder carved in granite within Yellowstone
- Yellowstone National Park — Thermal geysels and dramatic natural beauty of the American West
Useful for your trip
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- Visit Flaming Gorge at sunrise or sunset when the flame-colored canyon cliffs glow with brilliant colors
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- Join paleontologists digging for fossilized remains during summer at Fossil Butte National Monument
- Save money
- Soak in indoor or outdoor pools at the State Bath House for free (20 minutes) using water from North America's largest hot spring
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- Plan to visit Cody during summer when rodeos are held almost every night
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- Jackson Hole receives over 500 inches of snow annually, making it ideal for winter skiing
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- Flaming Gorge Reservoir has five full-service marinas equipped for boating and water sports
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- Bighorn Canyon offers the chance to see herds of wild horses along the canyon summit from the Wyoming side
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- Grand Teton National Park features wildlife including elk, bears, and moose roaming throughout the park
Video on this route
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