10 Staggeringly Beautiful Places In Wyoming That Will Always Be Waiting For You

These timeless Wyoming landmarks will always be there waiting for you to explore! Make plans to see them at some point in your life and they'll take your breath away.

1. Shoshone National Forest

If you're looking for thousands of miles of trails, scenic overlooks, miles of open range, and breathtaking wildife, head out on an adventure through Shoshone National Forest.

2. Jenny Lake

Jenny Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Wyoming, and it sits at the base of the Grand Teton. There's no better way to spend your time than sitting on the shoreline listening to the waves lap against the rocks.

3. Cloud Peak Wilderness

Cloud Peak Wilderness is a top destination for Wyoming backpackers. You'll encounter rocky peaks, stunning overlooks, and beautiful alpine lakes on your way.

4. Bighorn Medicine Wheel

The sacred Bighorn Medicine wheel is a timeless Wyoming landmark that holds spiritual significance to Native Americans from a variety of tribes. If you visit, be sure to respect the rules.

5. Chapel of the Transfiguration

The Chapel of the Transfiguration is one of those timeless Wyoming landmarks that will always leave an impact, no matter how many times you visit. The open window altar and views of the Tetons are sure to take your breath away.

6. Grand Prismatic Spring

Grand Prismatic Spring is a legendary Wyoming site that's been around for millions of years, and it's sure to be around for another million years... unless the caldera finally blows us all up, I guess.

7. Killpecker Sand Dunes

The Killpecker Sand Dunes are one of Wyoming's most underrated places! Not only are these the only whistling sand dunes in the region, but there's so much to see out here in quite literally the middle of nowhere.

8. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

We don't need the actual Grand Canyon... the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is much more majesetic.

9. Medicine Bow Mountains

Escape into the Snowy Range of the Medicine Bow Mountains for a remote getaway that will showcase peaks that have established themselves as timeless Wyoming landmarks.

10. Flaming Gorge

The Flaming Gorge is an otherworldly destination on the border of Wyoming and Utah. Visit for camping, fishing, and hiking and you'll be blown away by this unique geologic wonder.

For more of the best destinations in Wyoming and to plan your future adventures, check out our Wyoming archives, here.