Local area

Until 1982 it housed all prisoners incarcerated by the State. The facility was opened for visitors in 1987 and tours are now conducted daily in the summer time and on an appointment basis in the winter months.

This forest is located 30 miles south of Rawlins providing hunting, fishing, camping, motorcycling and sight seeing opportunities.

Independence Rock is a large granite rock, approximately 130 ft. high, in southwestern Wyoming. During the middle of the 19th century, the rock was a prominent and well-known landmark on the Oregon, Mormon and California emigrant trails.

This is a large reservoir where visitors are able to fish, water ski and boat. The dam itself provides hydro-electric energy to many parts of the northwestern United States.

Experience the wide variety of fishing available to Wyoming anglers of any age or persuasion. From blue ribbon trout streams to world class reservoir fisheries, there are opportunities for the catch of a lifetime or a simple campfire meal.

The fairgrounds offers the Parade, Barrel racing, Roping events, horse shows, FFA, 4H, picnic, rodeo, horseshoe pitching contest, karaoke contest, cooking contests, cattle dog trials, mutton bustin', street dance, demolition derby, and vehicle events.

Martin's Cove is a historic site in Wyoming. The 933 acre cove is located 55 miles southwest of Casper, Wyoming, in Natrona County. It is located on the Mormon Trail and is also part of the North Platte-Sweetwater segment of the Oregon Trail.

The Mormon Handcart Visitors' Center exhibits recording the tragic circumstances of two handcart companies. They risked bad weather, exposure, and death in order to unite with the main body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.