Trip to the state of Wyoming in the summer of 2024. Yellowstone was the main goal, but I had plenty of pins on my map that I wanted to knock out.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

First stop of the trip was to Scotts Bluff National Monument in western Nebraska. The first day of my trip was driving to near Scottsbluff where I stayed the night. I had wanted to stop here for awhile, but was always busy storm chasing.

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

After visiting Scotts Bluff, I made a short stop at this important site. Plenty of people passed through here over the years and Fort Laramie was important in expanding the American frontier. It really was hot on this July day, so I did not spend an extended amount of time here.

Wyoming Landscapes

Cloud Peak Skyway

This pretty drive through the Tensleep Canyon and the Cloud Peak Skyway just before dark capped a good day in Wyoming.

Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway
Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway

Beartooth Highway

The scenic, high-altitude ride into Yellowstone’s northeast corner via the Beartooth Highway. This is one of the more scenic drives in the USA

View from Beartooth Pass
View from Beartooth Pass

Yellowstone National Park

The ultimate destination this trip was Yellowstone National Park. I ended up spending most of the week in the park, seeing wildlife and landscapes.

A black bear near the Pebble Creek campground in Yellowstone National Park 8.5 miles from the northeast entrance
A black bear near the Pebble Creek campground in Yellowstone National Park 8.5 miles from the northeast entrance

Grand Tetons National Park

I also spent a few days at the spectacular Grand Tetons just south of Yellowstone.

Sunset over the Tetons from Gros Ventre
Sunset over the Tetons from Gros Ventre

Mesa Falls

Snake River

Flaming Gorge and Dinosaur NM

Finally, I stopped by the Flaming Gorge and Dinosaur National Monument on the way home.

Red Canyon Overlook
Red Canyon Overlook