No matter which way you turn, Wyoming is thousands of miles from any ocean. It’s surrounded by land on all four sides, yet it’s an island paradise. No, that’s not a typo, though it probably doesn’t mean what you might think. It’s true that Wyoming is landlocked, but it’s still home to more than a dozen lakes, and 79 rivers run through it. All those bodies of water provide plenty of places for more than 30 islands in the Cowboy State, proving that you don’t have to be anywhere near an ocean or the tropics to enjoy island life.
There's 1 island in the Bechler River running through Teton County.
The Green River flows for more than 700 miles through three states, and it is where you'll find Ferry, Freezeout, Telephone, and Willow Islands. There is also a Long Island and the whimsically named Taters Island in the Green River in Wyoming, too.
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There are 11 islands in Teton County's Jackson Lake.
Covering almost 40 square miles, Jackson Lake has ample room for the likes of Arizona, Badger, and Dollar Islands as well as Donoho Point, Sheffield, Grassy, Indian, and Marie Islands. It's also where you'll find Cow, Elk, and Moose Islands.
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There are 2 islands in Leigh Lake, located in Teton County.
The Mighty Snake has only one island in Wyoming, but it's a beauty. Oxbow Bend near the Grand Tetons is one of the most recognizable and photographed spots in the state.
There is 1 island in the Wind River running through Fremont County.
Though Yellowstone Lake is nearly three times the size of Jackson Lake, it has fewer islands than its little sister. Still, it has the second most of any other body of water in the state with Carrington, Dot, Frank, Stevenson, and Peale Islands. There's also Pelican Roost and one little strip of land that is a singular isle but known as Molly Islands.
And those are just the named islands on record. Have you visited any of them?
Do you know of other islands in Wyoming, previously named or recently discovered?
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