There is a reason why Riverton, Wyoming is called the Rendezvous City. It sits at a crossroad of the past and the present. Where Native tribes and mountain men would meet at the joining of the Big Wind and Little Wind Rivers, where modern-day industry and progress meet the Wild West, and where big-city amenities meet small-town hospitality.
Smack dab in the middle of Cowboy Country, Wind River Country is largely unknown outside of Wyoming but that’s precisely the point. With adventure any direction you head, it’s one of the last remaining frontier towns on the way to Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, or Jackson Hole. Whichever way you’re headed, Wind River is a great stopover to break up the trip and get to know one of Wyoming’s best-kept secrets.
If there was ever a town where you could check off a full American experience, Hot Springs, South Dakota would be it. Founded on historic discoveries and built on leisure this small town has it all. Let’s get down to it and carve out the ideal weekend experiencing the American West!
When I think of Montana, I think of the quintessential outdoor destination. A place where rivers are chock full of legendary fish, the skies are endless, and a cowboy sits in every other seat. Sure, that’s all part of it, but Montana–Billings specifically–has even more to offer than I ever realized. There are so many things to do in Billings, Montana; from a walkable brewery district and farm fresh restaurants, to historic sites and hiking trails on the edge of the city. Live music? Tons of it! Billings is simply an underrated destination. With a few days, and this sample itinerary, explore Billings–a city with a small town vibe.
Utah and the deserts of the American Southwest is some of the most striking geography found anywhere in the world. With this itinerary, your trip will take you through the best this area hast to offer, from Arches National Park to the painted desert of Arizona, The Grand Canyon and more. You will visit six Utah national parks, two national monuments, and a sojourn to the culture and people of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime.
Each year, Durango, Colorado welcomes thousands of travelers. Families, couples, and solo travelers of all ages are attracted by the promise of a new adventure, just as American pioneers once were.
This trip will take you through four states and two national parks and one superb national monument. You travel along the Rocky Mountains and down into the High Plains in this classic western road trip.
Montana has some of the most staggeringly beautiful landscapes in the world. On this road trip, travel from the very top of the state heading south before slipping into Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park.
I’m a dreamer, how about you? I am always crafting my next adventure and planning the next trip. I spend a lot of time outdoors, from hiking and mountain biking to quiet canoe rides on the nearby lake. Soaking in the outdoors always lifts my spirits and makes me feel at ease. While planning a vacation to Montana, I knew I wanted to spend time outside. I hooked up with the folks at Flying Pig Adventure Company to help craft the perfect 3 days in the Yellowstone area. The trip was a wonderful balance of high-action adventure and quiet moments to myself.
The Great American Road Trip awaits you as you travel across some of the most beautiful landscapes the American West has to offer. This trip takes you from lofty mountains to deserts where dinosaurs once roamed. Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the ride.