Wyoming experiences a very mild climate during the summer making it an awesome place to get out and enjoy some summertime activities. Here are 10 destinations everyone in Wyoming needs to visit during this summer season.

1. Glendo State Park
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Boating is a fun summer activity. Glendo State Park is one of the most popular boating parks in southern Wyoming. Other fun summertime activities here include water skiing, fishing, and 7 campgrounds with around 420 sites. A concession at the reservoir provides marina services and fishing equipment. In fact, the reservoir has produced record fish for the state of Wyoming. Glendo State Park is located 20 miles southeast of Douglas. The park surrounds Glendo Reservoir on the North Platte River.

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2. Star Plunge
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Star Plunge is located in Hot Springs State Park and is filled with naturally heated mineral water. This water oasis has 3 long water slides that empty into a nice size pool for the whole family to enjoy. Star Plunge is located at 115 Big Springs Drive in Thermopolis.

Plan a day of splashing around with more information, right here.
3. Snow King Mountain
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Snow King Mountain is a great destination for some summer fun. A fun activity in particular is the Alpine Slide. It is located at Snow King Mountain in jackson, Wyoming. The slide takes you zooming through Snow King Mountain down a half mile track at speeds up to 25 mph. The red lever in the picture can make you go faster or slow you down so you choose the speed. There are 2 tracks side-by-side that feature fun twists and turns.

Read more about it right here.
4. Cheyenne Frontier Days
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People have been enjoying this traditional summer event since 1897. Cheyenne Frontier Days is an annual outdoor western celebration that is held for ten days during the last full week of July. This event includes the walking of the steers, nightly concerts, a fair, food vendors, United States Air Force Thunderbird Air Show, Wild West shows and the grandest rodeo of all time. Most of these events take place at Frontier Park in Cheyenne.

Learn more about this fantastic festival right here.
5. Farson Mercantile
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What is summer without ice cream? Farson Mercantile is a local ice cream shop and mercantile store located at 4048 N. US Highway 191 in Farson, Wyoming. It has the distinction of being known as the "Home of the Big Cone." They carry over 20 different ice cream flavors and sherbets. Their strawberry cheesecake ice cream is some of the best around.

Get the scoop right here.
6. Aerial Adventure Park, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
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The Adventure Park in Teton Village is a great way to spend a summer day. Here you can enjoy mountain biking, riding the tram, a rope course and free falling from a drop tower. With trams that run up and down the mountain, you'll never run out of things to do, and the ropes course and other activities will bring out the summer explorer in you. The park is centrally located at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Learn more about the epic tram at this mountain resort that runs all summer long.
7. Big Horn National Forest
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Bighorn National Forest is a fun summer adventure. Throughout the forest are trails specifically allotted for ATV use. This is a great way to zip around and see what Bighorn National Forest has to offer.

Read more about this natural wonder right here.
8. Douglas Water Park
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This is a fun family place to enjoy some water activities. Douglas Water Park offers a covered baby pool, a splash park with interactive water toys and three water slides.
9. Flaming Gorge Reservoir
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Wyoming is a landlocked state but it still has beaches. The Flaming Gorge Reservoir is located along the border of Wyoming and Utah. The reservoir is filled with white sandy beaches and crystal blue water to enjoy during the warmer summer months.

10. Snake River




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The Snake River is the perfect destination for summertime fun. You can go fishing on the banks, enjoy a scenic float, or spend an afternoon rafting through world-class rapids. How about surfing on the Snake River? Just south of Jackson, the Snake River offers some of the best river surfing in the country. At Lunch Counter Rapid, the melting snow creates a cascading runoff and rock walls squeeze the river into a wave that can be surfed for up to 20 minutes at a time. Who needs a bonafide beach for surfing?

Read more about it right here.

 

 

There are all kinds of epic places and activities to do during the summer months in Wyoming. For instance, check out Here Are 7 Wyoming Swimming Holes That Will Make Your Summer Epic.

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What are the most beautiful hikes in Wyoming?

You’ll find breathtaking hikes in every corner of the Cowboy State. Of course, the hikes that showcase Yellowstone’s thermal features are famous all over the world for their beauty. Visit Grand Teton National Park to hike the resplendent Cascade Canyon, and see both Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point on the way. Just south of the park, the Wind River Range offers remarkable views without the crowds. Out east, the trails around the Badlands, near Devils Tower National Monument, are unlike any other spots on the planet.

What are the best family-friendly hikes in Wyoming?

Some of the easiest and most exciting hikes for families can be found in Wyoming’s quieter towns. Travel to the Intermittent Spring in Afton, a small Star Valley town, to see a natural waterfall that turns on and off, like a faucet. The hike to see the spring is short and easy. Another hike that kids love is tucked between Cheyenne and Laramie. The Vedauwoo offers a natural playground for everyone to enjoy.

What are the most beautiful lakes in Wyoming?

Wyoming is a landlocked state, but there are still hundreds of beautiful alpine lakes and man-made reservoirs that are great for exploring on a summer day. The glacial lakes at the foot of the Tetons, such as Phelps Lake, Taggart Lake, Jenny Lake, and Leigh Lake are absolutely legendary. Outside of the parks, Fremont Lake in Pinedale is a beautiful natural wonder, and both the Flaming Gorge and Buffalo Bill Reservoirs are ideal for boating and fishing under the hot summer sun.

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State Park Road, State Park Rd, Wyoming 82213, USA
Star Plunge, 115 Big Springs Dr, Thermopolis, WY 82443, USA
Snow King Mountain, Wyoming 83001, USA
Frontier Park Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA
Farson Mercantile, 4048 US-191, Farson, WY 82932, USA
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, 3395 Cody Ln, Teton Village, WY 83025, USA
Big Horn National Forest Visitor's Center, Dayton, WY 82836, USA
Douglas, WY 82633, USA
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