This 870-foot stone monument, thought to have been created from the remains of a volcano, is the center of many Indian religious ceremonies.See more..
4.5Biscuit Basin(460 reviews) - Make sure to see Sapphire Pool Geologic Formations
We actually walked from the Upper Geyser Basin to Biscuit Basin which is actually kind of a long walk but you do get to see Artemisia Geyser along the way. The distance from Old Faithful to Biscuit Basin is around 2 miles one way. It took us around 3 hours to see the Upper Geyser Basin, walk to Biscuit, see Biscuit and walk back. Once you are at Biscuit Basin, the entire trail is only .7 miles long. We came on Thursday (9/3) and the crowds weren't that bad. However, going into Labor Day weekend, the traffic got progressively worse as Labor Day got closer. If you choose not to walk to Biscuit from Upper Geyser, there is a small parking lot for Biscuit Basin. Make sure to stop by the Sapphire Pool. It is a deep blue color!See more..
4.5Inspiration Point(400 reviews) - Short and Strenuous Geologic Formations
A steep, half-mile climb from Cascade Canyon will bring you to this scenic lookout point.See more..
Beautiful sites, area well maintained and enjoyed by all. People visiting area was so friendly and offered food that they had grilled. Amazed that they leave checker pieces and tic tac toe pieces at picnic tables for families to enjoy. Could have spent hours there if would have known ahead of time how relaxing it was there as well as all the areas of entertainment for children. Only recommendation is that the merri go round is replaced or removed as multiple children were spun off while riding. Also no cell service in area. ( could be a positive or negative) .See more..
5.0American Fossil(168 reviews) - A must do Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Geologic Formations
American fossil is giving you the opportunity of a lifetime. We have the only quarry in the world where you have the opportunity to keep every fossil you find. We have recently acquired the South Dempsey Quarry, in the Green River Formation and want to make it the most exciting destination in the world for families and everyone who loves fossils or the outdoors. Our quarry is open May 30-September 30th.See more..
4.0Register Cliffs(123 reviews) - Fun To Find Mid-1800s Engravings Geologic Formations
It is fun to walk along the cliff to read the different engravings people did back in the mid-1800s. You can see the difference in the "font" people carved their names and dates in. Much of the cliff was fenced off to stop people from carving their names in all the way up to present day.See more..
I wish I would have known you can climb the rock before I got there because I wasn't wearing the best shoes but I was able to climb 2/3 of the way up easily. It was so fun to mix history with some physical activity here. It should be noted that the area around the rock is surrounded by open range, and we watched two bulls fighting at a distance of about 200 ft for almost an hour. If you're nearby I highly recommend a visit here.See more..
4.5Flaming Gorge - Uintas National Scenic Byway(73 reviews) - A Must Do! Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Canyons • Dams • Geologic Formations
If you are pressed for time, I strongly encourage you to NOT try to drive the complete scenic byway AND drive it on a beautiful day when you can stop long enough to appreciate everything and take some photos before continuing on this journey. Take plenty of water, snacks, a good pair of hiking shoes, a great camera, and a map of the flaming gorge scenic byway before you venture out. We had a great time and as recommended by many, we also drove the Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Unfortunately, we only drove half of that loop before arriving at road closure, so we had to double back. Maybe this was due to the previous week weather, but It was still worth it and I highly recommend taking that loop. See more..
4.0Boars Tusk(28 reviews) - Monolithic and breathtaking Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations
What a great day to visit, skies were wide open. Half the drive is on a hard packed dirt road. Next leg on a firm narrow dirt offroad. Last leg on a sandy more rutted offroad. Any standard suv/truck should be fine. Not many turnarounds so fortunately not much traffic right now, only seeing one car. Its a casual hour out of Rock Springs and while you can see this little spaceship thinh from the highway, by the time you get halfway looks like the land to Oz. The closer you get it feela like you ar "Roland approaching the Dark Tower" and I felt like a gunslinger. Saw a couple antelopes along the way and boy was it quiet. A really nice monolith and totally worth my visit.See more..
5.0Dubois Badlands(20 reviews) - Looks like Sedona and Red Rock Canyon combined! Spent 1-2 hours Geologic Formations
Looks like Sedona and Red Rock Canyon combined. Worthy of national park status, but privately owned, and owned by the Wind River Reservation. Been discovered, and people are building "trophy" homes like Sedona.See more..
4.5Devil's Kitchen(17 reviews) - Whoa! What is this??? Geologic Formations
The hand made signs dont prepare you for what this is. I still dont know what it is, but it was something to see.See more..
Great local escape from the norm, our kids LOVED it!! I would suggest crossover/SUV or better to get there.See more..
5.0Libby Flats Observation Site(3 reviews) - If You only Make One Stop, this is it Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails • Geologic Formations
This viewpoint is at the highest point on the road along the scenic byway. If you only make one stop during your drive, do it here. A great raised stone observation tower affords a panoramic view to all points of the compass.See more..
