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The 12 best day trips in the Rocky Mountains: featuring Sinks Canyon

The 12 best day trips in the Rocky Mountains
The Rise at Sinks Canyon State Park. Photo: Randy Wise

In the Rocky Mountains, the US takes on truly epic proportions. Here the Great Plains of the American West collide with the dramatic Rockies, one of the most beautiful mountain ranges on earth. Day trips in this region are filled with opportunities to explore hiking trails, get in some skiing, and discover the mining history of the region. 

In the section titled “Best day trips from Jackson Hole, Wyoming“, Sinks Canyon State Park was featured. The article mentions the Sink and Rise feature of the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River, as well as activities like climbing, hiking and mountain biking.

Read more here: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-day-trips-rocky-mountains-usa

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📍South Pass City, Wyoming

While you can visit this historic gold mining town from the end of May – mid October, save the date for Gold Rush Days – July 11 & 12.

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There`s no place quite like old Wyo`.

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When the mountains call, there’s only one thing to do. Go.

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Ready to learn more about the wild horses of the West? The Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary – which is located on the Wind River Indian Reservation – has a visitor center with an interpretive display, and also offers guided tours.
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Ready to learn more about the wild horses of the West? The Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary - which is located on the Wind River Indian Reservation - has a visitor center with an interpretive display, and also offers guided tours. Plan your trip at the link in our bio. Photo: Melissa Hemkin #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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This is what we like to call the perfect summer day in Wind River Country.

Photo: Wind River Country/Paula McCormick

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Combine history and modern-day culture at the Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow, June 19-21. Held in Fort Washakie, the event includes a parade, hand game tournament, drum contest, Indian rodeo and relay races and Grand Entries.

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Combine history and modern-day culture at the Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow, June 19-21. Held in Fort Washakie, the event includes a parade, hand game tournament, drum contest, Indian rodeo and relay races and Grand Entries. Find more information at the link in our bio. #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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Plan a trip to Lander and Lander Brewfest to enjoy 80+ beers made all across the Mountain West on June 12-13. We hope to see you there – cheers!

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Plan a trip to Lander and Lander Brewfest to enjoy 80+ beers made all across the Mountain West on June 12-13. We hope to see you there - cheers! Photo: Wyoming Office of Tourism #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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Spring storms and lush landscapes.

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Photo: Scott Copeland

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Spring storms and lush landscapes. Start planning your visit at the link in our bio. Photo: Scott Copeland #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState