Wyoming Walks to highlight four locations this summer

Residents across the Bighorn Basin are invited to take part in Wyoming Walks, a program developed by a team of University of Wyoming Extension educators to encourage outdoor exercise while visiting fascinating state historical, geological, and cultural sites. The program offers four free, guided walks at scenic and educational destinations throughout the region.

Each walk is up to one mile long and is led by local experts, including park rangers, geologists, and Extension educators. Participants will explore everything from dinosaur tracks to ancient petroglyphs while connecting with others in the community.

The 2025 Wyoming Walks schedule:

Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m., Boysen State Park — Join Ranger Katie Singleton and Extension Educator Hailey Sorg for a stroll through the Lower Wind River Campground area while learning about the history of the train tracks in Wind River Canyon. Meet at Lower Wind River Campground (approximately 20 minutes from Thermopolis).

Wednesday, July 23, 9 a.m., Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite — Walk alongside fossilized dinosaur tracks with geologist Dr. Erik Kvale and Extension Educator Melissa Cook as you learn about this extraordinary prehistoric site. Meet at the Greybull Dog Park at 9 a.m. or the tracksite east of Greybull on U.S. Highway 14 by 9:20 a.m. 

Thursday, July 24, 6 p.m., Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site — Discover ancient rock carvings of this powerful cultural landmark with Ranger Katie Singleton and Extension Educator Melissa Cook. Meet at 2861 West Cottonwood Creek Road near Hamilton Dome.

Saturday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m., Hillsboro Ranch near Lovell — Explore the remote Hillsboro ghost ranch with Christy Fleming from Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area and Melissa Cook from UW Extension. Meet at the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Lovell and caravan to the site.

These events are open to all. Participants are encouraged to bring water, wear walking shoes, and look for the yellow UW Extension flag at the meeting spot.

For more information, contact Melissa Cook at mcook12@uwyo.edu or (307) 568-4160.