Wyoming Driving Tours
What could be nicer than driving through Wyoming, the best outdoor state in America? It`s stunning comprising two National Parks and twelve State Parks, wild-life reserves; so many areas of outstanding natural beauty; so much to see.
To get the feel of this great state you`ll want to plan your drives carefully. Be prepared to get off the beaten path from time to time. The state has major interstate highways but the small roads will take you to some of the most popular and attractive destinations. The sheer beauty and variety of the landscapes you`ll enjoy will mean that you`ll want to take your time. Planning your outings to allow you time to get out and explore, maybe hike or swim or just stargaze will really add to your vacation experience and don`t be afraid to ask advice along the way at visitor or tourist centers. There is nothing like local knowledge to get the best out of your trip.
A drive not to be missed is the Beartooth highway over the Beartooth Mountains. The 94-mile route was opened in the 1930s and follows a trail created 50 years before. This is a route that will let you enjoy lakes, dense forests and bleak tundra as well as alpine plateaus. It is the highest highway in the state and begins in an old mining town going over Beartooth Pass and through two forests before culminating in the wonderful Yellowstone National Park, which incidentally was also the first to get this designation.
All of Yellowstone National Park`s best known and best-loved attraction are in Wyoming although the park itself extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone lies at over 7000 feet above sea level and visitors rave about its beauty. Geothermal activity has created geysers and hot bubbling mudpots and of course every one loves Old Faithful.The scenic drives through this park will enable you take in the vast variations in topography from forest and lakes to soaring mountains with waterfalls to stark canyons with rivers at their heart.
When you manage to tear yourself away from Yellowstone, You won`t want to miss Grand Teton National Park either and you can enjoy a 44-mile drive, which takes you along the eastern edge of it. Starting in the fun and bustling town of Jackson, the drive goes along the eastern side of the Teton Mountains and climbs from Jackson Hole in the valley up to 7000 feet. Bustling in summer, the area is busy year round as it is a popular ski destination so be sure to book your hotels well in advance. Be prepared to be awed at the vistas you will enjoy. This is a route which is cherished by all who drive it.
With so much to see and do in Wyoming, what are you waiting for? Arrange your car hire in Las Vegas or wherever you plan to start your epic journey and hit the road. You won`t regret it.
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