公路之旅进入怀俄明州的野生自然美景

广阔的空间，野马和西部美景

A trip to Yellowstone is a bucket-list-worthy adventure, but the journey to the park can be just as unforgettable as the park itself. 从黄石公园以南几小时的路程开始, and drive through the incredible and untamed beauty of Sweetwater County to get a taste for Wyoming's unique natural setting. From state record-breaking trout to herds of wild horses, this is a place that's rugged and ripe with opportunities for outdoor adventure. Get off the grid and reconnect with nature as you whitewater raft, 沙丘越野, hike among ancient petroglyphs and let your spirit run wild.

火烈峡水库

就在斯威特沃特县的边缘, 横跨怀俄明州和犹他州边界, 是令人叹为观止的火焰峡谷水库吗. 的 massive, twisting waterway is 42,000 acres of pure beauty. It provides awesome opportunities for boating and waterskiing, as the views around each bend are ever-changing and absolutely gorgeous. You can even windsurf the lake, but it's especially popular for its 世界知名的钓鱼, as the reservoir is filled with trout, bass, and even salmon. Another way to experience the endless beauty here is to 沿着海岸徒步旅行. Rugged cliffs above the gorge and dense, lush forests provide wild and exciting trails. 租一个露营地 beside the lake so you can sit back and enjoy this incredible place.

白山岩画

白山岩画 is a great hike for those who like their outdoor adventure with a side of history. 的 trails here take you past ancient rock carvings from between 1,000 to 200 years ago. 慢慢来看看这些岩画吧, 它们似乎描绘了麋鹿和水牛的狩猎, 手印, 微小的脚印和其他符号和标记. Many tribes hold this place to be sacred, and you can feel something special in the atmosphere here.

杀手沙丘

接下来，去杀手沙丘. As the second-largest active dune field in the world, 以数千英亩的流沙为特色, 这真是一个值得一看的景点. You can also experience the dunes while exploring the larger Red Desert area, 哪个包含了沙丘场. 这些都是没有交通服务的乡村小路, so it’s a good idea to fuel up a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle. 小心点，高间隙, four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended and weather conditions can and do change quickly making it imperative to be prepared at all times. 的re are no services along the route as it winds its way through the beautiful and rugged landscape, 而且手机信号可能会受到限制. It is always advisable to inform someone of your destination and the planned time of return.

野猪牙

As you head north toward the sand dunes, it'll be hard to miss 野猪牙. 那座孤零零的孤山是一座火山的遗迹, 由稀有的, 被称为煌石岩的抗侵蚀火山岩. Drive a little closer to it to snap some photos and walk around... it's a distinctive feature that adds character to the wild landscape.

飞行员巴特野马风景环线

如果你时间紧迫, then a scenic drive can give you a great sense of the wild western landscape with little effort... 你甚至不需要下车! 飞行员巴特野马风景环线 is a unique opportunity to possibly see wild horses in their natural habitat. You'll see herds of horses in all of their untamed glory, but plan to stop at the interpretive signs and scenic overlooks, 太. 小心点，高间隙, four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended and weather conditions can and do change quickly making it imperative to be prepared at all times. 的re are no services along the route as it winds its way through the beautiful and rugged landscape, 而且手机信号可能会受到限制. It is always advisable to inform someone of your destination and the planned time of return.

绿河白水公园

的 city of 绿河 is a nice place to get back in touch with civilization during your outdoor excursion through the region. 它也是探险岛公园, a public green space that serves as the heart of the city. Its history dates back to 1869 when John Wesley Powell launched his historic exploration of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon from the island, and you can follow in his footsteps with a visit to Expedition Island's 绿河白水公园. 的 North Channel of the Whitewater Park is a great place for tubers and beginning kayakers and canoers to put-in; the gentle drops, 深潭, and shallower edges make it a great place to swim, take a float on a tube and get the hang of navigating the river on a boat. 主渠道, 包括城堡瀑布, 是不是更高级一点, but it's an exciting and easy way to get your feet wet for some fun whitewater rafting and canoeing.

注意安全——别忘了与美国地质勘探局一起检查当前的白水状况!

Seedskadee国家野生动物保护区

Another way to get wild in Sweetwater County is to meet some of the wildlife in the area. 的 Seedskadee国家野生动物保护区真是太神奇了. 鹰, 驼鹿, 鹈鹕, 天鹅, 鹿, 麋鹿, 羚羊, 长耳大野兔, 马匹和更多的动物在这片土地上漫步, 沿着格林河的一部分. 的 grassland is so wide and open that you might not see anyone else during a visit here. 的 peace and quiet make for an incredible experience. 在路上巡游, 徒步穿越荒野, backcountry camp and catch some fish in the 绿河.

黄石国家公园

After spending a few days exploring, you'll be re-energized to tackle the drive to Yellowstone. 的 park is an absolute wonderland of natural beauty with geothermal oddities, 不可思议的野生动物, 还有崎岖的山脉和峡谷等待探索. But as you experience all of the park's jaw-dropping, 值得一看的景点, you might find yourself dreaming about the quiet beauty of Sweetwater County.

With so many different and unique ways to immerse yourself in the outdoor fun of Wyoming, Sweetwater County is an awesome stop on the way to Yellowstone or as a destination in and of itself. Either way, experiencing the fun and outdoor allure of southern Wyoming is sure to create memories. It'll turn even the least adventurous outdoorsman into a nature-lover!

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