THERMOPOLIS,
WYOMING
Thermopolis, Wyoming, nestled among the
foothills of the Owl Creek Mountains and beside
the Big Horn River, is renowned for its world’s
largest mineral hot springs. With only 3,000 res-
idents, the small town offers big opportunities for
the outdoor enthusiast or the traveling family.
The Wind River flows through the breathtaking
Wind River Canyon between Shoshoni and
Thermopolis. Enjoy the splendor of the canyon
on a white water rafting trip. The river makes a
fall of 200 feet in 11 miles creating Class III and IV
rapids. Enjoy a guided fly-fishing trip on the blue
ribbon Big Horn River.
The Wyoming Dinosaur Center and Dig
Sites provide a great opportunity to
discover the prehistoric world.
It includes a world class museum, working dig
sites, and a complete modern preparation labo-
ratory. Dig for Day and Kids Digs are available
by reservation. A museum gift shop offers fos-
sils, gems, books, educational materials and
games, apparel, and a snack counter.
The trails around Thermopolis and the Hot
Springs State Park offer vistas of brilliant red hills,
geologic formations, the aquamarine pools of
mineral water, and distant mountain peaks. Vis-
itors can take in the wildlife as well. Bison, deer,
antelope, and soaring eagles can be spotted
with regularity.
Twenty-one miles northwest of Thermopolis is
the most impressive petroglyphs display in
Wyoming. Legend Rock is the work of three pre-
historic cultural groups spanning from 500 AD to
the 19 th Century. Hundreds of yards of sandstone
cliffs contain at least 283 pictures on 92 rock
panels.