Sheridan Wyoming – a Summer Wonderland for the Whole Family

By Francois Lecoz


Sheridan Wyo Sheridan Wyo â€" a Summertime Destination for the Entire Family

Spend some time with us this year in Sheridan WY and you will undoubtedly determine we are so very much more than a Wild West town. Within a somewhat short drive of this city of 16 thousand citizens in the Big Horns you'll find summertime fun in each flavor.

Sheridan Outdoor Journeys

Did we mention the Big Horn Mountains? With tops from five to thirteen thousand feet, they offer challenges for the most trail-hardened mountain biker. Experienced riders should definitely try the Tongue River Shuttle, a wild eleven-mile downhill race along the river.

Fishermen will find their thrill in mountain streams boasting brook and rainbow trout in amazing cold, clear waters. A few resevoirs and streams dot the mountains, including beautiful Big Horn Reservoir and Clear Creek, also prized by canoers.

If northeastern Wyoming does not make you think about golf, you might want to rethink. Early immigrants from Scotland brought their passion for the game with them, and the area surrounding Sheridan has 4 beautiful courses to conquer. Powder Horn Golfing Club's mountain course is a specific favorite among the locals.

Those preferring to walk sans a golf bag can follow tree-lined tracks for miles through Big Horn Countrywide Forest. For notable multi-day walks, plan some time for the Edelman or Paint Rock Trails. You will find beautiful mountain camping areas along most tracks, so be sure to pack your bed roll and be prepared to catch some Z's out beneath the Milky Way.

Sheridan WY's Historical Legacy

We won't, naturally, ignore the historical significance of the area. Inside an hour's drive of you'll run into numerous battlegrounds showing the struggle between Native Americans and early pioneers.

Little Big Horn Battlefield, location of General Custer's massacre at the hands of Sitting Bull's warriors, sits right over the state line in Montana. This lonesome plain presents a touching history lesson for everyone. A number of other significant battlefields near Sheridan WY chronicle the triumphs and losses controlled by famous U.S. Cavalry officers and such Indigenous American legends as Crazy Horse.

History lovers can find plenty of other sites to research near Sheridan WY ranging from dinosaur displays to the superbly preserved Sheridan Main Street District. Ramble thru vintage shops, museums and studios and absorb the region's history first-hand.





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