Travel back in time with this guided journey through Carbon County, Wyoming inspired by five of the area’s most storied female entrepreneurs. You’ll explore museums and historical treasures while getting to enjoy plenty of outdoor recreation over the course of four days.
Did you know that Wyoming wasn’t even a state when it decided to grant women the right to vote? That’s right: women have been casting their ballots in Wyoming since 1869, when the ladies in the capital of Cheyenne demanded an equal voice. Explore the stories of some of Carbon County, Wyoming’s most legendary women, below.
Spend a long weekend in Carbon County, Wyoming this winter. We’ve mapped out the perfect three days that mix outdoor pursuits with comfy relaxation, based around the annual WinterFest celebration in Rawlins. You’ll find good old Wyoming adventure and plenty of holiday cheer throughout!
When the flakes start to fly in Carbon County, Wyoming, the fun is just getting started. Hot springs, festivals, outdoor recreation, and great food are all on the menu for your weekend adventure.
We are longtime fans of Carbon County, Wyoming. Located right in the middle of Southern Wyoming, the tagline for this epic spot is “Get Your West On.” As soon as you cross the state line and leave the city lights behind, you’ll see why.
For quiet and solitude in the fall and winter months, wind your way to Carbon County, Wyoming. There is so much to keep you busy if you’d like, as well as plenty of options for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Colorado’s neighbor to the north is not only full of stunning countryside, but is also the least populated state in the USA. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest straddles the Colorado-Wyoming border and features loads of alpine lakes and towering granite peaks in Carbon County, Wyoming.
When it comes to vacation, I love a place that combines the outdoors with relaxation. I had driven the scenic byway between Laramie and Rawlins, Wyoming, before and knew that spending a few nights somewhere in between was a must. Surrounded by the Medicine Bow National Forest, I knew that an escape to Saratoga would be the perfect weekend. Eliza and I headed out early, left the traffic and city behind for the mountains with our swimsuits and fly rods in tow.
As we race through our hectic lives with things to do, places to be, and people to see, it’s easy to overlook the importance of taking a moment to slow down. Unfortunately, in our society speed is rewarded because going going going means you’re getting more done, which is more rewarding, right? Well, in my opinion sometimes slowing down is the true reward. For this exact reason, Carbon County, Wyoming, is the perfect spot. Let me tell you about this hidden gem between the trees that offers you history, views, and the rewards of slowing down.
Did you know, one of America’s best kept secrets might be in southern Wyoming? Indeed, much of the state’s tourism is to the north in the national parks, while the southern half of the state enjoys a slower lifestyle — but the south offers much you don’t know about. Here’s why you should visit Carbon County, Wyoming.