Wildlife Learning Centers, Nature Trails, Developed Viewing Areas and Visitor Centers with wildlife exhibits, signs and/or other wildlife information

Wyoming Wildlife Visitor Center -- Cheyenne office, Wyoming Game and Fish Dept. Wildlife Exhibit, Backyard Habitat Demonstration Area (Handicapped Accessible), Product and Publication sales, free wildlife viewing/hunting/fishing information and hunting/fishing license sales. Open 5 days a week. Open during office hours.

Wyoming State Museum -- Cheyenne. Operated by State Parks and Cultural Resources. Wildlife and Fish Exhibits, as well as cultural, historical and natural history exhibits.

Summit Information Center (DOT) and I80 Corridor Exhibit -- Located at I80 Rest Area, 35 miles west of Cheyenne. Wildlife exhibit and wildlife/hunting/fishing/watching information. “Gateway to the Rockies” sign.

Wheatland Chamber of Commerce Visitor and Information Center -- Located along I25 in Wheatland. Wildlife exhibit and wildlife/hunting/fishing/watching information.

Pine Bluffs Nature Area -- Located at the Pine Bluffs Rest Area and Information Center on I80. 1.8 mile Nature Trail with trail guide, signs and habitat improvements. “Enjoy Wyoming Wildlands” sign. Includes a wildlife habitat art project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. A portion of the trail is wheelchair accessible.

Springer Wildlife Habitat Management Area Wildlife Viewing Area -- Location on Highway 85, about 20 miles south of Torrington. Parking area overlook and sign.

Rawhide Wildlife Habitat Management Area and Wildlife Walking Trail -- Follow signs south from Highway 26 between Lingle and Torrington. .5 mile trail in a riparian system with signs.

Laramie Childrens Museum and Nature Center -- Follow signs to downtown Laramie on Highway 287. Includes hands-on wildlife and habitat exhibits.

Wyoming Territorial Park Nature Trail -- at Territorial Prison Park on Highway 130 and I80. Nature Trail with signs along the Laramie River.

Cheyenne Greenway Path -- wildlife signs along Crow Creek at Martin Luther King Park off of Missile Drive. “People Improving Their Habitat” sign.

Muddy Bay Wetland Wildlife Viewing Site and Nature Trail -- Glendo State Park and Bureau of Reclamation land. Wildlife viewing site and nature trail with signs and kiosk.

Douglas Greenway Path -- Douglas Middle School Nature trail along the North Platte River with signs.

Norris Information Center -- I-25 and Cheyenne. Wildlife exhibit and information publications, “Wyoming Wildlife Heritage” sign.

Wildlife Viewing Guide and Sketch Book -- “A Closer Look” Niobrara County. Can be acquired free from Lusk Chamber of Commerce.

Guernsey Wayside Stop -- Hwy. 26 east of Gurnsey. “Enough Water to go Around”
Chugwater Rest Area -- I-25 at Chugwater. “Chugwater Rock Outcroppings”
Lusk Rest Area -- Hwy. 18, west of Lusk. “Breaks in the Prairie”
Lingle Rest Area -- Hwy. 26, east of Lingle. “Agriculture and Wildlife”
Meridan Rest Area -- Hwy. 85, south of LaGrange. “Of Birds and Bluffs”
Glendo State Park -- Park Headquarters. “Reservoir and Wildlife”
Wheatland Rest Area -- I-25, 13 miles north of Wheatland. “Wildland Diversity”
Orin Junction Rest Area -- I-25, south of Douglas. “Cottonwoods: Homes Along the Prairie”

Saratoga Wetland Wildlife Viewing Site -- two miles south of Saratoga on Hwy. 130. Wildlife viewing building, parking, short trail and interpretive signs.

Libby Flats Wildlife Viewing Site and Nature Trail -- on the Medicine Bow National Forest on Hwy. 130 west of Centennial. Viewing site and nature trail with interpretive signs.

Edness-Kimball Wilkins State Park Wildlife Viewing Site and Nature Trail -- on the EKW State Park, 5 miles east of Casper. Viewing site with viewing blind and nature trails with interpretive signs. Handicapped accessible.

Casper Outdoor Classroom -- located at the Casper office of the Wyoming Game and Fish along the North Platte River, south end of Casper on Hwy. 220. Includes an amphitheatre, interpretive signs and area for outdoor learning activities. This site connects to the North Platte River Pathway system and is adjacent to an Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary.

Speas Fish Hatchery -- on Hwy. 220 about 6 miles south of Casper. Self guided tours or pre-arranged group tours, interpretive signs and exhibit (See Wyoming Fish Hatchery Publication).

Como Bluffs Fish Hatchery -- about 20 miles north and east of Medicine Bow off of Hwy. 287 (See Wyoming Fish Hatchery publication). Guided tours for groups if pre-arranged.

Lander Wildlife Education Center -- located at the Wyoming Game and Fish Regional office in Lander. Includes diorama exhibits on the wildlife communities in the Lander area, hands-on education and publications. Fishing and hunting licenses available as well as information on local wildlife viewing and learning opportunities. Pre-arranged wildlife programs given to adult and youth groups. This center connects to the Popo Agie Pathway. Open on weekdays, yearlong.

Popo Agie River Pathway -- located along the Popo Agie River in Lander. The Pathway includes viewing sites and interpretive signs.

Sinks Canyon Wildlife Viewing and Learning Area -- Located in Sinks Canyon State Park. Includes 2 wildlife viewing sites and 1 fish viewing site with interpretive signs. A Visitor Center with wildlife exhibits and a nature trail is located in the Park.

Frontier Prison and Nature Trail -- Located in Rawlins. Includes a nature trail with interpretive signs on the grounds adjacent to the prison facility.

North Platte River Recreation Guide -- publication available from Casper Parks and Recreation Dept. Provides mapped information on the fishing, hunting, wildlife watching and other recreation activities along the North Platte River in the Casper area.

Raptor Roost Viewing Site - 24 miles east of Rawlins on I-80. Raptor roost viewing site and interpretive sign.

Patrick Draw Rest Area - 41 miles east of Rock Springs on I-80 in both east and west bound rest areas. “Mama Sage”
Sand Draw Rest Area - near Sweetwater crossing on Hwy. 287. “Sweetwater Willows”
Wagonhound Rest Area - on I-80, 50 miles west of Laramie. “Wyoming Winds”
Fort Steele Rest Area - on I-80, 13 miles east of Rawlins. “Wyoming a Fortress for Wildlife”
South Pass Rest Area - on Hwy. 28 at South Pass. “Meadows in the Sage”
Red Canyon Viewing Site - on Hwy. 28 overlooking Red Canyon. “Red Canyon Wildlife Habitat Management Area”
Muddy Gap Wayside Stop - Hwy. 220, 8 miles NE of Muddy Gap junction. “Pronghorns and Sagebrush”
Independence Rock Rest Area - Hwy. 220 at Independence Rock. “Time and Understanding”
Shirley Basin Rest Area - Hwy. 287, 45 miles north of Medicine Bow. “Interconnected to all Life” sign with accompanying interpretive sign about raptor roosts on the prairie
Sinks Canyon Fish Viewing Site - In Sinks Canyon State Park at Rise of the Sinks. “The Rise of the Sinks”
Battle Mountain Viewing Site - Hwy. 70, east of Dixon near Battle Mountain. “The Sierra Madre Range”
Brush Creek Viewing Site - Hwy. 130 at Brush Creek, Forest Boundary. “The Snowy Range”
Orin Junction Rest Area - I-25 at Orin Junction. “Cottonwoods: Homes Along the Prairie River”

Scott’s Bottom Nature Trail - located in city of Green River along the River. Includes a nature trail, interpretive signs and connects to the Green River Greenway Path. A free guide to this trail can be acquired at the local Chamber of Commerce or Game and Fish office.

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge - 25 miles northwest of Green River on Hwy. 372. Wildlife Viewing site and tour route through refuge along the Green River.

Bear River Park - located in the town of Evanston. Nature trail with interpetive signs along the Bear River Pathway system.

Hams Fork River Wildlife Trail - south of Hams Fork River bridge and Hwy. 189 in Kemmerer. Includes trail and interpretive signs “Wyoming’s Wetlands”.

Osprey Viewing Site - on Hwy. 191, NW of Boulder.

Duck Creek Wildlife Viewing Site - on Hwy. 191, W of Pinedale. Interpretive signs, “Welcome to the Riparian Community of Duck Creek”.

Soda Lake Wildlife Viewing Site - located on the Soda Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area, about 7 miles north of Pinedale. Includes a viewing building and interpretive signs overlooking a wetland.

Antelope Viewing Site - located 15 miles north of Farson on Hwy. 191. Interpretive sign at a roadside pullout and viewing site.

Flaming Gorge - Firehole Viewing Site - located on the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (USFS), on the southeast side of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at the Firehole campground. Includes a kiosk with wildlife/fish interpretive signs.

Flaming Gorge - Buckboard Marina Viewing Site - located on the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (USFS), on the southwest side of Flaming Gorge Reservoir near the Buckboard Marina. Includes a kiosk with wildlife/fish interpretive signs.

Nugget Canyon Viewing Sites - two winter big game viewing sites with interpretive signs in Nugget Canyon about 15 miles west of Kemmerer on Hwy. 30.

CCC Pond and Outdoor Classroom - located in Pinedale along Pine Creek. Includes a pathway trail, interpretive signs, fishing pond and outdoor classroom.

Thayne Rest Area - On Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Thayne. “Star Valley”
Evanston Rest Area and Information Center - On I-80 at Bear River State Park. “Ol’ Grizz and Cottonwoods"
Big Sandy Viewing Site - On Hwy. 190, 15 miles north of Farson. “Pronghorn Antelope and the High Cold Desert”
Lyman Rest Area - On I-80 at the Lyman cutoff. “Wyoming Wildlands”
Daniel Fish Hatchery - Off of Hwy. 190, about 3 miles NW of Daniel junction. Pre-arranged group tours only during weekdays.

Sundance Nature Trail - located in the town of Sundance along the creek. Includes trail, interpretive signs and fishing pond.

Sundance US Forest Service Visitor Center - located at the Black Hills National Forest office in Sundance. Wildlife exhibit in their office visitor center.

Lakeway Learning Center - Campbell Co. School District facility in Gillette. Includes a childrens natural history museum and learning center with exhibits and hands-on activities.

McMannamen Park Nature Area - located in the town of Gillette. Includes nature trail with “Wetlands” interpretive signs and fishing pond.

Cambell County Airport - located north of Gillette. Wildlife and habitat exhibits and interpretive signs in the airport concourse to be installed by fall, 1999.

Salt Creek Wildlife Viewing Site - located on Hwy. 85, Salt Creek overlook, north of Newcastle. “Salt Creek Overlook” interpretive sign at roadside viewing site.

Sundance Rest Area - On I-90, one mile east of Sundance. “Black Hills”
Moorcroft Rest Area - On I-90, west of Moorcroft. “Lifeline”
Upton Rest Area - Near Upton. “Pine Paradise”
Mule Creek Junction Rest Area - On Hwy. 85 at Mule Creek Junction. “Stewards of the Grassland Prairies”.

Sheridan Wildlife Education Center and Outdoor Classroom - located at the Wyoming Game and Fish Dept. regional office at I-90 and Hwy. 336. Includes a 2500 square foot wildlife exhibit with dioramas, interactive exhibits and interpretive signs. A five acre Outdoor Classroom and Habitat Project area is located here, also. Wildlife watching information, hunting and fishing licenses available. Pre-arranged group tours will be given. Open on workdays only.

Sheridan Information Center - located in the rest area off of I-90 east of Sheridan. Wildlife information and exhibits with signs.

Dayton Nature Trail - located in Dayton City Park. Includes trail and interpretive signs.

Ranchester Pond Nature Trail - located in Ranchester. Includes habitat area, fishing pond, trail and interpretive signs.

Buffalo Wetlands Wildlife Viewing Area - located on the east of I-90, at Buffalo. Includes a viewing site, two viewing blinds and interpretive signs.

Story Fish Hatchery and Education Center - take exit to Story off of I-90, 12 miles north of Buffalo. Includes visitor center with exhibits, self-guided tour with interpretive signs and pre-arranged group tours. Open 7 days a week, 8-5 Memorial Day - Labor Day.

Tensleep/Wigwam Fish Hatchery and Rearing Station - Tensleep Hatchery is located 8 miles east of Tensleep on Hwy. 16 and Wigwam Rearing Station is 4 miles east of Tensleep on Hwy. 16. Both facilities have interpretive signs and provide pre-arranged group tours on weekdays.

Tillett Springs Rearing Station - located 2.5 miles east of Lovell on Hwy. 14A, then 10 miles northwest on Hwy. 37, then 4 miles on Crooked Creek Road. Pre-arranged group tours are provided on weekdays only.

Medicine Lodge Wildlife Habitat Management Area, State Archaeological Site, Visitor Center and Wildlife Walk - follow road signs NE from Hyatville about two miles. Managed cooperatively by the Wyoming State Parks Division and Wyoming Game and Fish Departments. Facilities include an archaeological dig site, a visitor center, a walking path with interpretive signs and wildlife habitat management area. The facilities are open to the public July 1 - November 30. Pre-arranged tours can be scheduled for groups.

Yellowtail Wildlife Habitat Management Area and Wildlife Viewing Sites - exit at Hwy. 14, 2 miles east of Lovell to access the viewing site on the south side of the Shoshone River. This wetland viewing site has a viewing shelter and interpretive signs.

Alkali Lake Viewing Site - located at Alkali Lake wetland on Hwy. 120 on the south side of Cody. Includes viewing pullout.

Greybull Natural Resource Learning Center - Greybull school project. Outdoor laboratory, shelter and interpretive signs.

Ocean Lake Wildlife Viewing Site - located about 25 miles west on Hwy. 134 at the north end of the Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area. Includes viewing site, interpretive signs and boat ramp.

Waltman Rest Area - 49 miles west of Casper. “Mama Sage”
Kaycee Rest Area - I-25 at Kaycee. “Mountain Lion”
Gooseberry Creek Rest Area - 25 miles NW of Thermopolis on Hwy. 120. “The Prairie Rattlesnake”
“Wedding of the Waters” Fishing Access (Handicapped Accessible) - Located about 2 miles south
of Thermopolis on Hwy. 20.
Greybull Rest Area - 4 miles west of Greybull on Hwy. 20/16. “Prehistoric Wildlife”
Powell Rest Area - 2 miles west of Powell on Hwy. 14. “An Island in the Sage”
Sheridan Rest Area and Information Center - one mile east of I-90 on Hwy. 336. “Big Horns”
Powder River Rest Area - 32 miles east of Buffalo on I-90. “Mud and Minnows”
Bighorn National Recreation Area Headquarters - one mile east of Lovell on Hwy. 14A. “Wildland Romance”

Ralston Reservoir Wildlife Viewing Site - follow signs north from Hwy. 14, about five miles west of Powell. Viewing site has a viewing shelter and interpretive signs.

Beck Lake Braille Trail - located on the west side of Beck Lake on the south side of Cody off of Hwy. 120. A braille nature trail for the blind with braille signs and regular signs.

Buffalo Bill Dam Information Center - located on Buffalo Bill State Park 5 miles west of Cody on Hwy. 14. Includes a wildlife exhibit and touring information. Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Clarks Fork Fish Hatchery - located about 29 miles north of Cody off of Hwy. 120. Includes pre-arranged group tours on weekdays only.

National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center - located on Hwy. 287 in downtown Dubois. Includes a world class wildlife exhibit with outdoor nature area. Wildlife Information and local Wildlife Viewing Tour Guides can be acquired here. Entry fees are $2 per person, open daily 9am - 8pm, Labor day to Memorial day. Offer reservation only winter wildlife tours in the Dubois area.

Whiskey Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Area Viewing Site- located 5 miles SE of Dubois off of Hwy. 287 and on the Dubois - Whiskey Mountain Viewing Tour Route. Includes a Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Viewing Site with interpretive signs, a 20x viewing scope and a viewing building. A tour guide publication can be acquired free of charge at the Bighorn Sheep Center in Dubois.

Spence-Moriarity Wildlife Habitat Management Area Viewing Site - located on the East Fork road, north off of Hwy. 287, 8 miles SE of Dubois. “In Lasting Memory” interpretive signs. Includes a viewing site. A tour guide publication can be acquired free of charge at the Bighorn Sheep Center in Dubois.

Dubois Badlands Interpretive Trail - located 2 miles north of Dubois on the Horse Creek Road on BLM land. This wildlife walk is about two miles long through the Badlands habitat with interpretive signs.

Buffalo Valley Winter Moose Viewing Site - located on Hwy. 287 about one mile west of the Blackrock Forest Service Ranger Station. Roadside viewing area with interpretive signs.

National Elk Refuge Flat Creek Viewing Area - located at the north end of Jackson at Flat Creek bridge turnout on Hwy. 189. Roadside elk, trumpeter swan and waterfowl viewing site with interpretive signs.

National Elk Refuge Visitor Center - located at the north end of Jackson on Hwy. 189. Includes wildlife exhibits; wildlife viewing, hunting and fishing information; and, wildlife trail and viewing site with interpretive signs.

Aspen Management Wildlife Trail - located on the SE corner of the National Elk Refuge. Includes trail and interpretive signs.

Flat Creek Greenway Path and Nature Trail - located on Flat Creek in the south part of the town of Jackson. Includes developed trail with interpretive signs.

Lower Slide Lake Wildlife Viewing Site - located on Gros Ventre Forest Service road overlooking Lower Slide Lake. Includes a wildlife interpretive kiosk.

Upper Slide Lake Wildlife Viewing Site - located on Gros Ventre road overlooking Upper Slide Lake. Includes a wildlife interpretive kiosk.

Palisades Wildlife Viewing Site - located about 2 miles south of Alpine on Hwy. 189. Developed viewing site with viewing building and interpretive signs.

Greys River Wildlife Habitat Management Area - located about 1 miles south of Alpine on Hwy. 189 pullout. Winter viewing of elk on a feedground with a viewing blind and interpretive signs.

Crowheart Rest Area - 13 miles SE of Crowheart on Hwy. 287. “Wyoming Winds”
Jackson Wildlife Information and Education Center - US Fish and Wildlife Service and coop. agency education center. “Wildland Romance”
Buffalo Valley Wildlife Viewing Site - near Blackrock Ranger Station on Hwy. 287. “Improving Habitat for Wildlife” Alpine, Palisades Reservoir Viewing Site - 2 miles south of Alpine on Hwy. 89. “A Changing View of Wildlife”