Wyoming has to be the only state which truly epitomizes the essence of the Wild West. Being in Wyoming is like being on the movie set of an old western. Mountains and canyons, valleys and prairies, sage-covered hills and tree-lined rivers, ranches and small towns, cows and horses portray a lifestyle more common 150 years ago.
In spite of modern conveniences such as cars and paved roads, Wyoming is able to maintain the spirit and atmosphere of the Wild West in its quaint towns and in its friendly, down-to-earth inhabitants.
Dubois, Wyoming – the essence of a cute western town “where real cowboys work and play”
In the West outlaws now have to take their cash from the ATMs.
This old mine entrance in the center of town looks like a location for the hanging of horse thieves. I wonder when it was last used.
Speaking of horses, in Wyoming these animals are esteemed citizens with an honored place in history.
Sugar, a horse who lives on a small ranch outside of Dubois, Wyoming commented, “I was born and raised in Wyoming, and I wouldn’t choose to live anywhere else. Here a horse can work, graze and play within an incredible expanse of breath-taking scenery.” She also related that the hoofed animals of Wyoming, such as horses, cows, sheep, elk and moose, outnumber the people.
How did all of these antlers get so tangled up together? Or is it art?
With a human population of only around 500,000 people in a state the size of Great Britain, there is plenty of room to stretch your legs without coming in contact with another person for days at a time.
Out on the road with my photographer collecting scenic shots
Dramatic Mountains
The true colors of Wyoming
Painted hills in front of the still snow-capped peaks
Melted snow tumbles over rocks creating mountain streams.
To find some hidden gems, we trekked along mountain trails.
Wildflowers spring up in spring.
Even though I did not get to see any Big Horn Sheep for which the Dubois area is famous, I did try to imitate their rock climbing skills.
At our campground we have deer, chipmunks, ground squirrels and prairie dogs, all of which naturally spur my hunting instincts.
Oh, Deer!
Looking for danger
These little guys are everywhere.
Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee are two great Wyoming ski areas.
Ok! I am holding on tight. Can we go now?
Traveling in: Dubois, Wyoming
On the road for: 274 days
Travels with Angel 
I have never been to Wyoming and always wondered about it. I love that the population is so low and the land is so expansive, and mainly that the animals are revered and cared for. It’s funny that I’m exploring the desert in Arizona while you’re exploring the mountains of Wyoming. I’d prefer to be with you. It is 108 degrees today and was 102 last night at 7pm. How do people live out here?
The weather here is lovely … 60° – 80°. However, we are headed south where is will become hotter as we go.
I am so jealous!! Looks amazing. Hope you are having a fun safe journey. 🙂
Great photos (and narration) happy travels to you.