The Worland
/ Ten Sleep Area of Wyoming
The
Worland/Ten Sleep Area Chamber of Commerce
is located in Worland, Wyo., which is nestled within the foothills of the Big Horn
Mountains. It is centrally located in the northern portion of Wyoming, and consists of two
towns: Ten Sleep and Worland.
Travelers
from the east will embark on the Big
Horn Mountains via Cloud Peak Sky (U.S. Hwy. 16) after exiting the I-90 corridor in
Buffalo. The Big Horns offer the outdoor enthusiast summer activities including: boating,
some of the finest fishing around, hiking, picnicking, photography, fossil hunting,
camping and peaceful moments in wilderness areas which allow time to contemplate the
splendor and beauty of the region.
This is
the same land that was precious to the
native American: an area the Sioux, Crow and Blackfoot Indians fought for. The highest
point, Cloud Peak (see above photo) is located 13,125 feet above sea level.
In the
fall and winters months, the mountain
land offers pleasant treks by snow machine or by skis, both cross-country and downhill.
Big Horn Ski Area (1-888-BIGHORN) offers fast, easy runs for the downhill athlete. Prime
cross-country ski trails are located nearby at Willow Park.
Wildlife
abounds in the region and big game
hunting is a popular activity for both locals and nonresident sportsman. Elk, antelope,
mule deer and upland game birds represent the diversity of habitat of the region and the
options for interested outdoorsmen.
Along
our travel route the amazing geography
changes from mountains to badlands between Ten Sleep and Worland on Highway 16. This area,
in fact, had been covered by water during its history. Many fish and amphibious fossils
have been uncovered revealing the true diversity of this area.
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Introducing Worland, Wyoming and Washakie County's rarest resident,
"Powder"
White-Tailed
"Albino" Prairie Dog
Photo and information by Jim Yule
FACT: Albinoism in mammals occurs in less than
1 in 100,000 births.
Powder resides somewhere inside Washakie County, but out
of fear of him being shot, his exact location will remain my secret :-)
Believe or not, White-Tailed Prairie Dog populations are dramatically declining and some
day may be protected.
To view a video of the prairie dogs at play you
will need to download a free version of "Real
One" player.
To view the video click here
(587KB in size)
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Click on "Powder" for a larger
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For more information contact us at:
Worland-Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce
120 North 10th St., Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3226 ~ Fax: (307) 347-3025 ~ E-mail: wtschamber@rtconnect.net
While you're here, visit the
Worland-Ten
Sleep Visitor's Council
web site for more
information on our area of Wyoming!
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