Wyoming Official Travelers Journal 2008 - (Page 15) The five regions of Wyoming Northeast: page 29 The one-of-a-kind national monument Devils Tower lies in this corner of Wyoming. The Northeast Region contains open plains that yield to the slopes of the Big Horn Mountains farther west. Central: page 45 Casper, the state’s second-largest city, is in this sector. With Casper’s cultural offerings, historic trails and several state parks along the North Platte River, the Central Region offers a diverse menu of the Old West — and the new. Southeast: page 59 The state capital of Cheyenne, the University of Wyoming in Laramie, and the Laramie and Medicine Bow mountain ranges are in the Southeast. Drive the 38-mile Happy Jack Road (Hwy. 210 from Cheyenne) or I-80 for views of the Vedauwoo (pronounced vee-da-voo) rock formations. Northwest: page 77 Long a destination for American families, the Northwest Region and its two national parks continue to be a favorite vacation spot, featuring some of the most photographed vistas in the world. And everyone loves the town of Jackson. Southwest: page 111 Home of Fossil Butte National Monument, the Green River and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, the Southwest draws recreation enthusiasts and geology buffs. The area is also known for its wild horse herds. History aficionados will enjoy the lore of the pioneer trails that passed through here. Photography: (Facing page) Stop in at one of Wyoming’s Visitor Centers to get your bearings. (This page upper) An unforgettable Wyoming roadtrip. (This page lower) Hiking out of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park. ©Weaver Multimedia Group/Andrea Golod, Jeff Vanuga, Wyoming Travel & Tourism/Mark Gocke www.wyomingtourism.org 15 http://www.wyomingtourism.org
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