Wyoming’s Niagara Falls Is Too Beautiful For Words
Wyoming is home to plenty of stunning waterfalls – all it takes is one trip to the western side of the state to find that out first hand! While tourists flock to Yellowstone or the Tetons to catch a great fall, other Wyomingites head towards Bighorn National Forest. Here, you’ll find two of the most beautiful, impressive falls in the entire country. No need to plan a trip to Niagara when you live in the Cowboy State!
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When you start your trek down to Porcupine Falls, don't be fooled by the fact that you'll barely be walking half a mile.
There are some stairs that help with the way out, but it's still a challenging hike. That being said, there's no reason that most hikers can't accomplish this feat. Overall, you'll be traveling .8 miles out and back.
If you thought your day couldn't get any better, though, think again. Just a short drive down the road from Porcupine Falls is another stunning waterfall - Bucking Mule Falls.
The waterfall itself can be seen from across the canyon. In all, the out-and-back trail will take you 4.7 miles through Bighorn National Forest. Keep an eye out for wildlife!
You can find directions to both of these stunning falls right here. While most people can hike to both waterfalls in one day, you can also camp overnight and turn these treks into weekend adventures.
All told, a day exploring Bighorn National Forest’s stunning falls is a day that you won’t soon forget. In fact, many people prefer the serenity and isolation of these stunning natural wonders to the more popular falls in Yellowstone or even the mighty Niagara. What do you think?
While you’re in the area, you might want to visit the sacred site at the Big Horn Medicine Wheel. It’s only a short drive from the falls!
Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: [email protected]
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