Wyoming’s landscape often rivals stunning artwork, and nature’s masterpieces are on display throughout the state. Our landscape is full of majestic mountains and gently sloping plains full of intricate features with bold contrasting colors. Here in Wyoming, you will be inspired by canvases of snow-capped mountains, breathtaking canyons, frolicking streams, playful geysers, and rejuvenating hot springs. Pick your jaw up off the floor and get ready to ooh and aah over the best views in Wyoming. Nothing is more powerful or inspirational than the picturesque world around us. Enjoy nature at its best in the beautiful state of Wyoming.

1. Colter Bay, Jackson Lake, Grand Teton
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Jackson Lake is located in the northwestern part of Wyoming and makes up part of the Grand Teton National Park. This lake not only offers a picture perfect view, with the Grand Tetons in the background, but it also offers recreational opportunities such as boating, canoeing, kayaking, and horseback riding. Colter Bay campground offers some of the most impressive views of one of Wyoming's largest lakes.
2. Wind River, East Fork
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Wind River is located near Dubois in the Washakie Wilderness. It is considered the upper section of the Bighorn River and is a great place to hike and take in the scenery, especially in the winter when the stream is pristine and blue in contrast to the white snowy banks. You'll find some of the most underrated, best views of Wyoming, in the Winds.
3. Jenny Lake
Flickr/Stevie Lee
Jenny Lake is a lake that was formed by glaciers and is located in Grand Teton National Park. You can enjoy the scenery here by boat or from one of the many hiking trails. From the middle of the lake, you'll be surrounded by unbelievable views of the Tetons towering above you.
4. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
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This area is known as the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and is one of the biggest sections of Yellowstone National Park. From various viewpoints in the Canyon area, you'll find breathtaking view of plunging waterfalls and remarkable colors such as the yellows, reds, whites, and pinks that reflect from the rock that make up the canyon.
5. Devils Tower National Monument
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Devils Tower is located in northeastern Wyoming in Crook County. The view here is of a dramatic geologic structure protruding up towards the sky surrounded by the Black Hills. It is made up of hundreds of cracks that can be used for climbing. There are a lot of tribal legends that tell the tale of how this structure came to be.

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6. Yellowstone National Park
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Yellowstone is a national park that covers parts of Wyoming, and Montana. No matter where you travel within the park, you're sure to stumble upon some of the best views in Wyoming. Head to the Norris Geyser Basin or Mammoth Hot Springs for some iconic scenes.
7. Grand Teton National Park
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Grand Teton National Park provides some of the most magnificent views in the state. The picturesque landscape offers views of wildlife, pristine lakes, and mountainous terrain. Turnouts along the park's roads show off some must-see vistas.
8. Granite Hot Springs
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The view will definitely heat up here. Granite Hot Springs is located in Sublette County near Jackson Hole. The hot spring heats up to 112-degrees F. You can enjoy the greenish-blue tint of the spring nestled against the backdrop of the mountainous terrain. In the winter, take a dog sled to the hot springs with Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Tours!
9. Castle Geyser
Flickr/James St. John
Castle Geyser is located in Teton County and is part of the Yellowstone National Park. The geyser is in the shape of a cone which resembles an ice castle. The view of the geyser during its steam phase is a sight to behold.
10. Mormon Row
Flickr/Peter M. Graham
Mormon Row is located in Jackson Hole and is part of the Grand Teton National Park. This area is known for its Mormon settlement and the picturesque views of the homesteads or barns along with the backdrop of Teton Range. If you are real lucky, you might even see a herd of buffalo roaming throughout the farmland.

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