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Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in� Wyoming� with Your Kids

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Yellowstone is the reason to take your family to Wyoming this summer.� But while you’re in the state, you’ll find that there are plenty of other things that you and your kids can do there.� And you’ll also find that the people in the area are so friendly that you’re probably going to want to go back someday.

Yellowstone National Park

It’s just one of the most unique natural areas in the country and a spot that shouldn’t be missed out on during one’s childhood.� There’s not only Old Faithful to see but also other geysers, unique landscape, animals including buffalo and deer and plenty of picturesque opportunities to make this part of the family photo album a centerpiece of conversation for years to come.

The Grand Tetons

They’re the second biggest reason to head to Wyoming behind Yellowstone.� Twelve amazing Rocky Mountain peaks make for hiking, stunning views and an outdoor adventure opportunity for your family.� Canoeing is also an option in this area; if your kids are old enough, this is a terrific family experience. Fort Laramie

The history of the frontiersmen lies all over Wyoming but nowhere more than at Fort Laramie, an old fur-trading post where that history is still very much vibrant and alive.� For an educational exploration of

Wyoming, a stop here is a must.

 

The Old West

Wax Museum

 

Located in Thermopolis, Wyoming, this is one of the more unique ways of exploring the area’s history.� It is the home to more than 50 life-size figures depicting the history of the Old West.� You’ll like it as much as your kids do.

 

The Dinosaur Museum

 

Also located in Thermopolis is this dinosaur fossil museum.� What kid doesn’t like dinosaurs?

 

Casper

If you haven’t heard of the city of Casper, you haven’t heard it all yet.� It is the home to the

Wyoming Science Adventure Center - a science center that your kids will be entertained by all day - and the Discovery Center where you can all enjoy exploring your creative and artistic sides.� It also has two rodeos during the summer so if you plan right, your kids can experience a real Western rodeo.

Dinosaurs, the history of the Old West, the natural beauty of mountains and geysers “¦ a summer vacation to Wyoming gives your family the chance to explore sides of this country that aren’t experienced in cities across the nation.� Give it a chance as you make your summer vacation plans this year.

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Posted on July 2nd, 2007 by admin
Filed under: Family Travel Ideas for Vacation, Wyoming Family Travel