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Wyoming’s Amazing State Parks: Hot Springs State Park

July 8, 2011 By
Hot Springs State Park, Wyoming

Hot Springs State Park, Wyoming

The Hot Springs State Park is a recreational park built around the world’s largest single mineral hot spring. The park is the ultimate destination for relaxing your body and mind in a seemingly natural therapeutic way. It is situated at the edge of Thermopolis, Wyoming. In fact, the interesting fact about the Hot Springs State Park is it is the first State Park built in Wyoming.


The Big Spring, around which the Hot Springs State Park is built, splashes the area with millions of gallons of mineral water every 24 hours at a constant temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The springs are in form of a fountain of hot water surrounded by a number of boiling pools. This hot water is cooled by channeling it into sections that flow into the bathhouses for public usage. The water flowing down the Big Horn River and the mesmerizing Rainbow Terrace comes from a separate stream.

There are many indoor and outdoor swimming pools that make use of these natural hot waters. These are operational all throughout the year. These pools include the two swimming plunges and the State Bath House. The water has a high mineral content and hence, these swimming pools provide the swimmers with an extremely refreshing experience.

The wildlife at the Hot Springs State Park consists of well-managed herds of buffaloes and bison. The herd of buffaloes can easily be spotted at the red hills. The main places to see at this exceptionally amazing recreational park are a suspension foot bridge across the Big Horn River, the State Bath House and a primitive boat ramp. You can also spot a statue made of naturally forming travertine (calcium carbonate) which has been formed by a flowing mineral hot spring. Another interesting site at this park is the petroglyph site at Legend Rock which is located almost 25 miles from the main park.

The Hot Springs State Park has a number of important businesses operating within the facilities, such as the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. The Wyoming Pioneer Home is a state-run assisted-living facility. The Gottsche Rehabilitation Center is another assisted living facility. It also has prominent hotels such as the Plaza Hotel and the Holiday Inn.

There are two privately operated water parks in the State Park, namely the Star Plunge and the Tepee Pools. The hot water in the pools makes the water park quite special.

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Wyoming’s Amazing State Parks: Sinks Canyon State Park

July 8, 2011 By
About Sinks Canyon State Park

About Sinks Canyon State Park

The Sinks Canyon State Park is one of the many amazing State Parks of Wyoming. It is not only a great place for experiencing nature at its best but provides some good facilities for recreation and fun. This park is situated in the Wind River Mountain, six miles southwest of Lander on Highway 131. An underground limestone cavern at the Sinks engulfs the Popo Agie River, which emerges 1/4 mile down the canyon in a pool named the Rise.


The Sinks Canyon State Park is well-known for its varied terrain and landscape. The canyon houses many giant sandstone cliffs. These structures are surrounded by different habitats such as the pine-covered north-facing slopes, a juniper-sagebrush south-facing slope and an extensive riparian ecosystem.

The Sinks cavern is considered as a geological wonder. The underground passage is still a mystery as its exact route is unknown. Larger amounts of water flow from the Rise than that entering the cavern at the sink. The dye tests reveal that the water takes over 2 hours to cover the distance of 1/4 mile between the Sinks and the Rise. The limestone cavern, the Madison Limestone Formation is supposed to be carved out by glacial movement, explaining the glacial moraines along the canyon floor. There are complicated underground fissures and steep cliff walls due to the gradual recession of the ice.

The Sinks Canyon State Park is a home to a number of birds, animals and plants. The Rise is a good reserve for trout. Animals such as porcupines, black bears, red squirrels, bighorn sheep, mule deer, moose or golden eagles are often spotted by tourists.

It is always wise to visit the information center to keep yourself informed about the rules and regulations of the park and other important information like reading the park signs. You can also find more about the wildlife, history and recommended tourist activities as well as destinations at the visitor center. The park offers excellent hiking trails, campsites, picnic spots, rock climbing locations and fishing hotspots.

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Wyoming’s Amazing State Parks: Boysen State Park

July 8, 2011 By
About Boysen State Park

About Boysen State Park

Boysen State Park is the perfect tourist destination for anyone who loves outdoor activities, especially fishing. Located in the midst of the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Boysen State Park offers great camping facilities. Both daytime as well as overnight camping are allowed.

Boysen Reservoir is famous for being one of the best walleye and trout fisheries in Wyoming. The best part about the waters in the Boysen River is that they remain warm throughout the season, making it perfect for swimming and water sports. During winters, the reservoir is perfect for ice-fishing. The waters here are rich in a variety of game fish like walleye, sauger, perch, crappie, ling, rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, stonecat, black bullhead, mountain whitefish, lake trout, brook trout and splake. Other than these fishes, you will find carp, fathead minnow, plains killifish, golden and sand shiners; flathead, lake and creek chubs; white, longnose and northern redhorse suckers; and the river carpsucker.


With 76 miles of shoreline and areas below the dam along the waters of the Wind River, the Boysen State Park offers pretty locations for picnicking and sightseeing too.

Here are some campsites that you can choose from:

1. Lower Wind River: Here you will find approximately 50 sites of which 24 can be reserved. The campsites are situated in the Wind River Canyon below the dam along the Wind River by the tunnels. It is the site of the original Boysen Dam. You can reserve group shelters on special occasions. If you are lucky, you might spot a herd of the local big horn sheep.

2. Upper Wind River: Located below the dam next to the Wind River, the area has approximately 50 sites of which 10 can be reserved. This area has a lot of greenery.

3. Brannon and Tamarask: These areas are situated at the north end of the reservoir and have approximately 65 sites. It is close to the lake, has a sandy beach and good facilities for boating.

4. Tough Creek Campground: This area is situated on a peninsula with 65 campsites. It has several level areas and comes with a boat launching facility.

5. Loop 1: This area is on the west side of the reservoir with almost 20 campsites. The main camping areas are Fremont Bay, Libby Point, Sandy Hills Loop and South Muddy. You will find facilities for boating, picnicking and group shelters.

6. Loop 2: Loop 2 is near to the Loop 1. Main campsites are at North Muddy, Sand Mesa, Wilson Bay, Trout Bay and Cottonwood Bay. There are almost 30 sites in total.

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Devils Tower National Monument: A Must See Place See Before You Die

July 7, 2011 By
Facts About Devils Tower National Monument

Facts About Devils Tower National Monument

One of the most amazing places to see once in your life is the Devils Tower National Monument. Located in the Black Hills near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County, northeastern Wyoming, above the Belle Fourche River, the Devils Tower National Monument is a volcanic formation in the shape of a tower. Almost 400,000 tourists visit the Devils Tower every year.

The structure’s boundary encloses an area of 1,347 acres while the tower stands 1,267 feet above the surrounding terrain Wyoming’s eastern plains and the summit is 5,112 feet above sea level. The view of the whole structure is breathtaking, making the national monument an exceptional natural wonder. The Devils Tower was first declared United States National Monument on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt.

An interesting fact about this national monument is its appearance in the 1977 motion picture Close Encounters of the Third Kind by the eminent Film director Steven Spielberg. Another interesting fact about the name Devils Tower is the missing apostrophe. The first publication about the Devils Tower made an unintentional error of missing the apostrophe (Devil’s). This error was never corrected.

You can do many incredible things during your visit to this wonderful monument. Beginning with learning about the history of the place at the Devils Tower Visitor Center is a good idea.

The area consists of known natural trails, some of which stretch about eight miles. You can also take the 1.3 mile long paved circuit around the tower. You will see almost 60 varieties of wildflowers during the months of April, May and June. There is a special summer program named National Park Service’s Summer Cultural Program in which you can take an audio tour. Check out for the Full Moon Walk for nighttime hiking.

The tower is a dream destination for any climber. You will require registering with park authorities and checking in after the climb. The Belle Fourche is an excellent spot for fishing for black bullhead, channel catfish and the area’s famed walleye. The place is near to the Keyhole State Park and the Keyhole Reservoir.

During summer, you can stay at the 50-site campground within the park itself. During winters, you can stay at the motels in the nearby town of Hulett.

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Wyoming’s Amazing State Parks: Seminoe State Park

July 7, 2011 By

Facts About Seminoe State Park

Facts About Seminoe State Park

An excellent location for camping with your friends and family, the Seminoe State Park is the largest State Park in Wyoming. The Seminoe Reservoir is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Wyoming. Its 180 miles long shoreline provides a huge area to access waters from a numerous campsites.

The State Park is situated 34 miles northeast of Rawlins. The brilliant Seminoe Mountains, the exotic Seminoe Reservoir and the “Miracle Mile” of the North Platte River add to the beauty of the Seminoe State Park. The State Park has a natural landscape beauty with the giant dunes of white sand surrounding it. The flora and fauna of this area is very rich. There are heaps of sagebrush, a number of antelopes and plenty of sage grouse. The reservoir is famous for its rich trout and walleye fishing experience.


The park is a hotspot for anglers, boaters, picnickers, campers and hikers. The campsites have all the basic amenities but cannot be reserved.

Here are the top camping locations of the Seminoe State Park that can offer a wide range of facilities and fun.

  1. North Red Hills: The North Red Hills Camping Area has an approximate of 30 campsites. Most of these campsites have un-leveled grounds and are exposed to winds. Even the shoreline is steep and rocky. The area provides boat launches that can go from low water to high-water capabilities. The area provides some shade trees, good play areas for kids, drinking water facilities and a dump station in the park.
  2. South Red Hills: The South Red Hills camping area has almost 22 campsites with features like kids play areas, drinking water facility and shelters. The area is divided into two levels: the upper level and the lower level. The upper level has the views of the lake while the lower level has the boat launch. The lower camping level has less exposure to the winds as compared to the upper level areas. The boat launch in the lower level covers high water to low water.
  3. Sunshine Beach: The Sunshine Beach Camping Area has few developed campsites. There is no facility for portable drinking water. There are two shelters. The area has a shoreline is a mixture of rocky areas and sandy spots.
  4. Sand Mountain: The Sand Mountain Day Use area has two picnic shelters. From here, you can easily walk to access the biggest beach at the Seminoe Reservoir.
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10 Things You Need to Know About the Grand Teton National Park

July 7, 2011 By
Facts About Grand Teton National Park

Facts About Grand Teton National Park

For a person who loves heavenly landscapes and nature’s artistic wonder works with mere lumps of earth, the Grand Teton National Park is the one stop destination to fulfill a traveler’s dream. Located amongst the mountain peaks running over a mile above the Jackson Hole Valley, the Grand Teton National Park can be reached via the U.S. 191. The park is situated in northwestern Wyoming with the Yellowstone National Park to its north and the town of Jackson to its south.


To make your visit at the Grand Teton National park even better, here are ten things you should know about it.

1. The Tetons are exemplary structures of fault-block mountain formation where the Tetons rose millions of years ago due to the cracking of the earth’s crust along a fault. The resultant peaks are as high as 13,770 feet above sea level and the other 12 peaks are above 12,000 feet high.

2. You will see gigantic UFO flying saucer-like depressions in the floor of the Jackson Hole. This is mainly due to the ancient glacial outwash activity. These gigantic potholes offer a breathtaking view.

3. The Grand Teton National Park is situated in the center of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and is connected to the Yellowstone National Park via a natural link, the Rockefeller Parkway.

4. The mountain range of the park is famous for its challenging mountain climbing routes and adventurous hiking paths. You can explore the amazing park area by the road but adventurists recommend the shorter natural trails.

5. The park offers a wide range of fun-filled activities such as hiking, camping, climbing, boating, kayaking and landscape photography.

6. The park acts as home to a wide range of species. There are almost 60 species of mammals, over 300 species of birds and 6 species of game fish. During winters, the American elk (wapiti) is the most frequently spotted deer in the park. These elks migrate to the National Elk Refuge situated to the north of the town of Jackson.

7. A rich cover of forest can be seen between the summit and plain. The whole area becomes colorful during summer due to cropping up of adorably bright wildflowers.

8. The landscape offers picturesque scenery with the glistening alpine lakes filled with the melted glacial waters that reflect the images of the mountains like a magical mirror. A number of streams flow down the rocky canyons and fall into the lakes at the bottom of the mountains.

9. The Snake River has been named aptly as the winding river looks like a huge but beautiful snake running north to south.

10. The winters of the Jackson Hole are notoriously bone-chilling and cold. The lowest recorded temperature in Grand Teton National Park is –63°F. From early November to late April, the whole area is covered with sheets of snow.

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8 Reasons Why Giant’s Causeway is the Eighth Wonder of the World

July 6, 2011 By
Giant's Causeway: The Eighth Wonder of the World

Giant's Causeway: The Eighth Wonder of the World

One of the most alluring geological wonders on this planet is the Giant’s Causeway. Also known as Clochán an Aifir or Clochán na bhFómharach in Irish, this bewitching natural structure is located in County Antrim on the northeast coast of Northern Ireland. If you are wondering about the reasons behind the popularity of the Giant’s Causeway, below listed are 8 of them.


8 REASONS WHY GIANT’S CAUSEWAY IS THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD

1. The Giant’s Causeway was formed as a result of an ancient volcanic eruption, almost 60 million years ago. It is covered by almost 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the tops of which form stepping stones leading from the cliff foot and disappearing under the sea.

2. The basalts are a very common feature of volcanic eruptions. The basalts of the Causeway were originally part of a great Thulean Plateau formed during the Paleogene period.

3. The tallest basalt column is 12 meters high while the solidified lava in the cliffs is 28 meters thick in various places.

4. These basalt columns are mostly hexagonal in shape. Some of them have pentagonal, heptagonal and octagonal structures too.

5. One of the most interesting facts about the Causeway is that it consists of structures named after their resemblance with various common objects such as the Organ and Giant’s Boot structures, Giants Eyes, the Shepherd’s Steps; the Honeycomb; the Giant’s Harp; the Chimney Stacks; the Giant’s Gate and the Camel’s Hump.

6. The area is the home for some very unusual plants and animals. You can catch some enchanting glimpses of sea birds such as fulmar, petrel, cormorant, shag, redshank guillemot and razorbill. Rare plants like sea spleenwort, hare’s foot trefoil, vernal squill; sea fescue and frog orchid can be found in the weathered rock formations.

7. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986; and a National Nature Reserve in 1987 by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. It was also voted by the Radio Times readers as the fourth greatest natural wonder in the UK by a 2005 poll.

8. Presently, it is the most popular tourist destination in Northern Ireland and is owned and managed by the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty.

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8 Reasons Why Milford Sound is the Eighth Wonder of the World

July 6, 2011 By
Milford Sound: The 8th Wonder of the World

Milford Sound: The 8th Wonder of the World

Aptly called as the eighth wonder of the world by Rudyard Kipling, Milford Sound is a fjord located in the Fiordland National Park of South Island, New Zealand. It is named after Milford haven in Wales.


Here are eight reasons why many consider Milford Sound the Eighth Wonder of the World.

1. Due to its extraordinary features, Milford Sound has been declared as the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site.

2. It has been ranked as the world’s top travel destination in an international survey by the 2008 Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards by TripAdvisor.

3. It is considered as New Zealand’s most famous travel destination.

4. The structure is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 meters (3,900 ft) or more on both sides and runs 15 kilometers inland from the Tasman Sea at the mouth of the fjord Dale Point.

5. The peaks are named after their resemblance with the particular corresponding animal. The Elephant is 1,517 meters high while The Lion reaches a height of 1,302 meters.

6. The flora and fauna of this area is quite rich with lush rain forests clinging precariously to the cliffs. You can catch a glimpse of wildlife like black coral, seals, penguins, dolphins. and whales.

7. There are two permanent waterfalls at the Milford Sound namely Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. The powerful wind often crashes into the cliff face and the waterfalls, causing the water to go upwards.

8. Almost a million tourists visit this place every year, thus making it New Zealand’s most-visited tourist spots.

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8 Reasons Why Hạ Long Bay is the Eighth Wonder of the World

July 5, 2011 By
Hạ Long Bay - Vietnam

Hạ Long Bay - Vietnam

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam, Hạ Long Bay is located in Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. Administratively, the bay comes under the control of Hạ Long City, Cẩm Phả town, and part of Van Don District. Its Vietnamese name translates to Descending Dragon Bay. In 2009, it was nominated as one the World’s Seven Natural Wonders.


Find out about the top eight facts about the Ha Long Bay that make it worthy enough to be called the Eighth Wonder of the World.

1. The bay has thousands of limestone karsts and isles of a wide range of shapes and sizes. It forms the center of a larger zone including Bái Tử Long bay to the northeast, and Cát Bà islands to the southwest.

2. Hạ Long Bay stretches across an area of around 1,553 kilometers square. This includes 1,960 limestone islets that have been formed over a period of 500 million years.

3. The Bay is famous for its floating fish villages built on monolithic islands over shallow waters containing over 200 species of fish. It is a haven for 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species. You can see animals like bantams, antelopes, monkeys, and lizards.

4. Many of the islands have been named according to the shapes they take. These islands include names like Voi Islet (elephant), Ga Choi Islet (fighting cock), and Mai Nha Islet (roof).

5. Most of these islands are hollow and have huge picturesque caves. Named Grotte des Merveilles by French tourists in the 19th century, Hang Đầu Gỗ (Wooden stakes cave) is the largest grotto in this area.

6. The Bay was designated the title of ‘Renowned National Landscape Monument’ in 1962, by the Vietnam Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism.

7. In the year 2000, the World Heritage Committee recognized Ha Long Bay for its outstanding geological, geomorphologic and universal aesthetic value.

8. In 1994, the Ha Long Bay was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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7 Reasons Why Victoria Falls is One of the World’s Seven Wonders

July 5, 2011 By
Victoria Falls Facts

Victoria Falls Facts

The Victoria Falls is rightly known as Mosi-o-Tunya meaning the Smoke that Thunder. Located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is fascinating enough to be declared as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The waterfall is an immensely popular travel destination amongst tourists who love natural water wonders.


Here are seven reasons why the Victoria Falls is listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

1. The Victoria Falls is the most famous and the largest waterfall in the world. It has a monstrous width of 1,708 meters (5,604 ft) and height of 108 meters (354 ft), forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world.

2. During heavy rains and flood-like conditions, a number of islets divide the curtain of water into separate parallel streams. The main streams are named, in order from Zimbabwe (west) to Zambia (east): Devil’s Cataract (called Leaping Water by some), Main Falls, Rainbow Falls (the highest) and the Eastern Cataract.

3. Devil’s Pool is a naturally formed pool near the edge of the Victoria Falls. Tourists reach the pool via Livingstone Island in Zambia. Many daredevils like to challenge their limits by diving and swimming into the pool. The safe months to be in this pool are usually from September to December.

4. A very interesting phenomenon associated with the Victoria Falls is the moonbow. The falls generate sprays as high as 400-800 meters that generate the moonbow effect, similar to a daylight rainbow, on a full moon night.

5. Rainy season particularly enhances the beauty of these falls. An inverted rain effect can be seen on the Zambia’s Knife-Edge Bridge. This happens because of the upward motion of the sprays.

6. Victoria Falls is roughly twice the height of North America’s Niagara Falls and more than twice the width of its Horseshoe Falls. In height and width, Victoria Falls is rivaled only by South America’s Iguazu Falls.

7. Victoria Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was one of the very first and most popular destinations ever to be visited in The Amazing Race.

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