27 Awesome Photos That Will Make You Want to Go to Wyoming

Yellowstone is the only place in the U.S. where buffalo have lived since prehistoric times, hence their opposition to sharing the road.

If you're looking for a luxurious soak in Jackson, Amangani's year-round pool has got you covered (plus check out those mountains).

From Jackson Hole's 2,500 acres of terrain to family-friendly Grand Targhee on the back of the Tetons, Wyoming's downhill skiing is legendary.

Devil's Tower National Monument protrudes grandly from the plains. It's a popular spot for (very) adventurous rock climbers.

The Chapel of the Transfiguration has been a favorite for weddings and nature photographers since it was built in the '20s.

Wyoming's Old West spirit is alive and well today. Case in point: The University of Wyoming's mascot is a cowboy.

Cottontail rabbits are among Wyoming's most common creatures, foraging cutely in the state's sagebrush and thickets.

A photographer's dream: Cotton-candy clouds ascend over the Snake River each morning.

Both black bears and grizzlies roam Grand Teton. This little guy may look cuddly, but rangers advise visitors to maintain a distance of 100 yards at all times.

At the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole, nothing revives cold, weary bones like a cocktail (or hot chocolate for the little ones).

This steamy pool is the third-largest hot spring in the world (and no, you can't swim in its rainbow hues).

Look at those colors! Castilleja, or Indian paintbrush, is the Wyoming state flower and can be found growing all over the state's expansive outdoor spaces.

Champion rider Kelly Timberman takes on the most Western of sports at Cheyenne Frontier Days.

A warm, in-room fireplace provides the perfect finish to a busy day on the slopes and streets of Jackson Hole, all year round.

This bright, violet flower with a funny, fuzzy top is a bull thistle. (It's also a weed. But a pretty one.)

Dozens of boat-rental companies offer the chance to experience calm, clear Lake Jackson from a kayak.

Once a settlement for some 27 Mormon homesteads, picturesque Mormon Row was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

The most adventurous among us can hop on a bike and explore the long and winding Wyoming back roads.

The National Elk Refuge and its adorable animal denizens are best seen from a horse-drawn carriage in wintertime.

An early-morning sun shoots bright rays over the wide-open Wyoming plains.

Two young girls greet each other during a Native American dance demonstration at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo.

Geese take to the chilly waters of Yellowstone in winter. Hey, better them than us. We're happy to sit back and watch.

This barn is all that remains of a once-bustling homestead in Mormon Row. Some say it's the most photographed barn in America!

The unbelievably cozy (if somewhat silly-named) Rusty Parrot Lodge is like a good dream on a cold winter night.

Days spent skiing, hiking, biking, or soaking up sun are best capped off in downtown Jackson's restaurants, bars, or movie theaters.

Wyoming's wild horses, descendants of Spanish mustangs introduced to the United States centuries ago, have long been a symbol of the Old West.

America's first national park, Yellowstone is a geyser-pocked, forested playground for bears, wolves, bison, and elk (and the millions of human visitors it sees each year, too).

Editor's Note: This article is part of our Wyoming Travel Guide, which also includes When to Visit Wyoming.