Posted in Wyoming
January 15, 2017
8 Picture-Perfect Places In Wyoming To Escape This Winter
There’s no need for the winter blues when there are so many beautiful destinations in Wyoming just waiting to be discovered during the cold, snowy months. Winter provides a different scenario of outdoor activities and a completely different view of the landscape. Here are some picture-perfect places in Wyoming to escape this winter.
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With a name like the Snow Lodge, you know it's designed with winter in mind. Old Faithful Snow Lodge is located in the Upper Geyser Basin area of Yellowstone National Park. During your stay, you can enjoy snowcoach tours, skiing, snowshoeing or sitting by the fire. No matter how you spend your time, Yellowstone is a magical wonderland in the winter.
Snow King Resort is a haven for winter activities. Here you can enjoy skiing, a snow tubing park, snow biking trails, an alpine cowboy coaster and an ice climbing wall. Snow King Resort is located at 400 E. Snow King Avenue in Jackson.
This picturesque winter escape is nestled between the Snowy Range and the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. To enjoy the beautiful scenery at Saratoga Hot Springs Resort, you can spend the day snowmobiling, sledding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and ice fishing. After a brisk day outdoors, you can soak in the natural mineral hot springs pool or Healing Waters Spa and then visit the restaurant and brewery. Saratoga Hot Springs resort is located at 601 East Pic Pike Road in Saratoga.
Vee Bar Guest Ranch is located near Laramie in the Snowy Range mountains. In the winter, the ranch transforms into an isolated bed-and-breakfast that’s the perfect home base for wintry activities like skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Then you can come back and warm up in the saloon. This is the perfect spacious and private retreat for winter. Vee Bar Guest Ranch is located at 38 Vee Bar Ranch Road in Laramie.
Spring Creek Ranch offers so many winter activities, you may not have time to fit them all in. Here, with a beautiful backdrop, you can enjoy sleigh rides, winter safaris and snowshoe tours. Pictured is the Valenta Villa with four bedrooms and an amazing Teton view. Spring Creek Ranch is located at 1600 N. East Butte Road in Jackson.
Here's another year round escape. Named after the nearby meandering stream, Crooked Creek Guest Ranch is perched in the Wind River Mountain Range. This is the perfect spot for exploring Wind River by snowmobile. The ranch includes 17 log cabins, bunkhouse rooms, the main lodge, restaurant and bar. Crooked Creek Guest Ranch is located at 76 Fir Road in Dubois.
Escaping to a slopeside yurt is an extremely unique winter adventure. Rock Springs Yurt is located at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in a remote and secluded location in the Bridger Teton National Forest. Access is via the Black Diamond Terrain.
Grand Targhee Resort is situated on the western slope of the Tetons. This is an uncrowded paradise for skiers and snowboarders. They're one of very few resorts to offer guided snow cat skiing. This resort, known for its scenic beauty, is located at 3300 E. Skihill Road in Alta.
For more winter opportunities, check out 11 Reasons Why You Definitely Should Not Be Dreading Winter In Wyoming.
