The Wyoming Park That Will Make You Feel Like You Walked Into A Fairy Tale
By Kim Magaraci|Published December 10, 2020
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
Ayres Natural Bridge Park is one of the best outdoor attractions in all of Wyoming – and that’s really saying something! This remarkable park was one of the first “roadside attractions” in the West, as it became a resting spot for wagon trains along the Oregon Trail.
You'll follow a well-maintained side road down to the park from I-25. It's an all-weather road, so even low clearance vehicles shouldn't have a problem getting to the park.
This 20-foot-high natural arch was formed by erosion over millions of years. During the time of Western settlement, immigrants used this spot as a safe haven from Indigenous tribes who were defending their land.
You can hike to the very top of the bridge, or cross the creek on a smaller man-made bridge to get to the other side! Often times, the creek is low enough to wade through, too.
Ayres Bridge Park is one of the best family destinations in Wyoming, and it's a great spot to get out and explore the beautiful Wyoming wilderness while also learning about Cowboy State history.
Learn more about the Ayres Natural Bridge Park on the Converse County Tourism website, here. The park is free to explore and maintained by the Converse County board, but it’s closed winters, so double check before you head out!
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