5.0Lamar Valley(3.058 reviews) - The Bison are in Charge Scenic Drives
I was captivated from the moment we came upon the herds and herds of buffalo. We were amused when the FedEx driver had to wait for a group of bison to cross the road and the bulls knew just the right sounds to get the calves moving. It was fascinating to watch the interaction among the herd. This part of the park is completely different from others and the vast immensity of the grasslands is stunning. We also saw pronghorn sheep as we drove to the east entrance for lunch. There were many trails along the way that we enjoyed exploring including Slough Creek which is known for fly fishing and Hellroaring Creek Trail that takes you to a suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River. (We walked about a mile past the suspension bridge and did not see or find anything of great significance.) This is a hike that takes you down to the bridge and the hike back to the parking lot is uphill so be sure to bring enough water.See more..
4.5Grand Loop Road(778 reviews) - Great Drive; lots to see Scenic Drives
A 140-mile scenic drive past some of Yellowstone's most famous sites.See more..
4.5Firehole Canyon Drive(631 reviews) - A Good Decision Out of So Many Possibilities. Scenic Drives
Wet and trying to dry out our clothes after getting soaked through walking back from Morning Glory, we opted to take this drive, and it was well worth it. Up close small geysers bubbling away and clear blue water. The Firehole Lake with steam rising and a boardwalk to view it up close. Steam was so prevalent there, it was like taking a sauna or a facial laced with a hint of sulphur.See more..
If you don't feel like hiking any of the trails in Grand Teton NP, the 42 mile Scenic Loop Drive is the best option. We started the drive at 7 am on a Sunday (8/30) at Mormon Row for the best lighting for photography. We made stops at Schwabacher Landing, Cunningham Cabin, Oxbow Bend, Jackson Lake Dam, Signal Mountain and various turnout points. We took our time at each place and finished in about 4 hours.See more..
4.5Moose Wilson Road(393 reviews) - Early evening we saw moose and beaver Scenic Drives
Go early evening or early morning for your best chance to see wildlife. We saw a moose and beaver. Even if you don't see animals, it is a very nice drive through woods and along the creekSee more..
5.0Teton Park Road(281 reviews) - Thrilled to see Grand Teton Scenic Drives
We started in Buffalo and drove to Ten Sleep. It was a beautiful drive with many pullouts so you can get better views. We took several hours for the round trip but we stopped a number of times and even hiked part of one of the trails. Ten Sleep has a well-stocked convenience store where you pick up supplies if you need to. There were also several restaurants and bars.See more..
My husband and I were RVing as was another couple we know. We all met in Laramie for a few days and decided to drive the Snowy Range Scenic Byway. It was more scenic than any of us could have imagined. It's approximately at 70 mi drive from Centennial, WY to Saratoga, WY on the Byway -- all of it is gorgeous. Libby Flats, the highest point, is over 10,000 ft. Mirror Lake was picturesque. We saw some wildlife as well as lots of snowy patches and snowy mountains along the way. A beautiful, relaxing ride.See more..
82 gorgeous miles of parkway honoring John Rockefeller.See more..
4.5Happy Jack Road(139 reviews) - Views are beautiful - allow time for the spontaneous stop Scenic Drives
I've read reviews of this road that downplayed its value as a place to visit, so I was curious to see for myself. And I must say, driving between Cheyenne and Laramie on this road was one of the most beautiful parts of our trip. The scenery is gorgeous prairie (notwithstanding a patch of modern windmills, which is brief) and rock formations that are a feast for the eyes. We got sidetracked by a drive through the beautiful Curt Gowdy state park (which is RIGHT off the road, and has a very helpful park ranger) and at another site simply because it was so beautiful we couldn't help stopping to ogle a bit. This country is worth seeing.See more..
Definitely would recommend! This is a beautiful drive, lots of scenic vistas. We did see some horses but the views made the drive worth it. It’s a very rocky start from Rock Springs but it levels out about halfway through. We took our Ford Escape but saw people with sedans and that would be fine. If you have dry weather, four-wheel-drive is not necessary... it’s just a really rough ride. See more..
This is a must do drive that takes you up over 9000’ to a spectacular view of the Wind River Range. Stop just short of the Elkhart Lake parking area for the best viewpoint. Plenty of pullouts, with optional stops along the way at beautiful lakes. Take your time, the road is in good condition, just don’t take your eyes off the road too often!See more..
4.5U.S. Route 191(69 reviews) - Beauty and the Beast Scenic Drives
Without a doubt, US 191 between Jackson and Pinedale, Wyoming is one of the most beautiful and picturesque drives in the country. Complete with mountains, plains, forests, rivers, wildlife and clear blue skies, this stretch of highway is clearly one of the best of the best. But, it also has a dark side of which travelers should be made aware. Us 191 near Pinedale, WY is a speed trap of the worst kind. A renegade cop is pulling people over and arresting them on trumped up charges and is being given a free pass by the local judges. This Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper is also very disrespectful and unprofessional. His unethical and illegal behavior gives all law enforcement agencies a bad rap and is certainly part of the reason the majority of Americans neither trust nor respect police officers. Forewarned is forearmed.See more..
