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Hidden Treasureson the way toYellowstone

Hidden Treasureson the way toYellowstone

WASHAKIE COUNTYTOURISM GUIDE

THE BIG HORN MOUNTAINSAND THE SWEET 16

WASHAKIE COUNTYTOURISM BOARD

P.O. Box 632Worland, WY 82401

Toll Free: 1-877-303-3082

From breathtaking mountain vistas through the Bighorn National Forest and the unspoiled beauty along the Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway, to the awe-inspiring limestone walls of Ten Sleep Canyon and the vivid colors of the Painted Desert, oodles of eye-candy truly make US Highway 16 the “Sweet 16.” Called the best and easiest route to Yellowstone Park and the Black Hills because of its low grade and gentle curves in comparison to other routes over the Big Horn Mountains, The Sweet 16fossils, rock-climbing, abundant wildlife and more make The Sweet 16 appealing to those of diverse ages and interests.

Cloud Peak Wilderness - awe-inspiring vistasWashakie Museum - ancient mammoth hunters

The Painted Desert - bizarre rock formations

Petroglyphs - over 10,000 years oldTen Sleep Canyon - a climber’s paradise

Worland Aquatic Center - refreshing summer funGreen Hills Golf Course - views of the mountains

Ten Sleep Rodeo - western family funWyoming Whiskey - whiskey tasting tours

Ten Sleep Brewing Company - good beer, good people

Need an excuse to get o� the road and hit a few balls? This beautiful 18-hole, par 72 course is known throughout Wyoming for wide tree-lined fairways, rolling hills and a beautiful view of the Big Horn Mountains, the Owl Creek Mountains and the

Absaroka Mountains. A driving range, full-time pro and restaurant/snack bar help any golfer relax and have a vacation from their vacation.

GREEN HILLSGOLF COURSE

The Washakie Museum and Cultural Center houses many fascinating exhibits illustrat-ing the relationship between the historical people of the area to their environment. The Big Horn Basin’s unique geography and world class archaeological sites help make the Museum one of the �nest interpretive centers for local human history, from ancient

mammoth hunters through Wyoming’s early settlers. Geology, archaeology, and the paleontology of Washakie County are also featured prominently. The Museum hosts visual and performing arts, conferences, conventions and other community gather-ings. Call (307) 347-4102 or �nd them on the web at www.washakiemuseum.org.

WASHAKIE MUSEUM

PAINTEDDESERTWhen traveling west of Worland, a turn on to Wyoming State Highway 431 will take you to the "Painted Desert," or what locals call "The Badlands." Wind, water and time have collaborated in the creation of a colorful and unique landscape of bizarre rock formations, ridges and hollows. An overlook and a 1.5 mi interpretive trail on BLM land make access easy, but bring your own drinking water.

WORLANDAQUATIC CENTEROpen year-round, this brand new state-of-the-art facility provides swimming fun for the whole family! The Aquatic Center includes a leisure pool, competition pool, therapy pool, hot tub, and children’s pool with water slide. There is also an outdoor Splash Pad open in the Summer months. Located at 2250 Howell Ave. in Worland. Please call (307) 347-3455 for further information.

TEN SLEEPFISH HATCHERY

Built in 1939, the Ten Sleep Fish Hatchery is operated by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Nestled in beautiful Ten Sleep Canyon, the hatchery is one of Wyoming’s smallest facilities but still produces over two million �sh

annually. Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brook and Splake trout are all raised on the premises. Three natural springs feed the hatchery over 3 million gallons of water daily and the combined 54 degree temperature is optimal for raising trout.

TEN SLEEPRODEOIf you're lucky enough to be visiting the area over the 4th of July, don't miss the Ten Sleep Rodeo!

Steeped in authentic western history, Ten Sleep is nestled in the foothills of the scenic Big Horn Mountains and surrounded by ranches operating much as they did nearly a century ago. Part of their western tradition is rodeo and the Ten Sleep 4th of July Parade and Rodeo, originated in 1946. You won't �nd a more authentic western rodeo anywhere in the country, so stop in and see true cowboys in action. Don’t miss the annual Beauty and Beast Rodeo Memorial Day weekend! It's western fun for the whole family!

WYOMING WHISKEY

For a truly unique experience, visit Wyoming's �rst whiskey distillery in Kirby, Wyoming. Wyoming Whiskey is a small batch whiskey made from Wyoming grown ingredients and a limestone aquifer. The distillery is run by head distiller Elizabeth Serage and o�ers tours Monday-Friday from 10 am to 3 pm hourly where you can see the entire whiskey making process. Tours are also available Memorial Day through Labor Day on Saturdays. Call (307) 864-2116 for more information.

TEN SLEEP BREWINGCOMPANY

Located in the existing Smith Family barn at the base of Signal Cli�, the Ten Sleep Brewing Company uses the freshest quality ingredients, and their 7 BBL stainless brew house to craft a variety of premium, easy drinking beers for locals and summertime visitors. TSBCo. produces high quality craft beer in a variety of �avors, and features a tap room on site where locals and visitors come to view brewery operations while enjoying a pint. It’s believed that TSBCo. is the �rst brewery in a barn in Wyoming.

Call (307)366-2074 or visit our Facebook page, www.face-book.com/TSBCo.

CASTLE GARDENS

Castle Gardens boasts a bizarre landscape of unique rock formations located at the foot of the Bighorn Moun-tains. Take in the scenery while enjoying lunch at the picnic and rest area. Please be sure to bring your own water and take any trash with you. The Castle Gardens Scenic Area can be enjoyed by the public free of charge from May-October.

From Ten Sleep, take Old 10 Sleep Hwy W 3 mi, turn left on 2 Mile Hill Rd and drive S 4.5 mi. Veer right on to Castle Gardens Rd, drive SW 1 mi to the parking area.

‘Ten Sleep Canyon rock climbing attracts climbers from around theworld every summer. The canyon’sclean rock faces inspire andchallenge climbers of all levels.’ -Alli Rainey

Climbing Coach/Trainer

“...Make the time to stop. You won’t be disappointed! ” -Josh Walton TSBCo. Patron

The Big Horn Mountains o�er three resorts: Meadowlark Ski Area, Deer Haven Lodge and South Fork Mountain Lodge. Activities include  horseback riding, hiking, backpacking horse pack trips, wildlife viewing photography, guided �shing trips, cabin lodging, and dining. In the fall and winter come for hunting trips, skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Call (307) 267-2609 or �nd them on the web at www.lodgesofthebighorns.com.

BIG HORN MOUNTAINRESORTS

CLOUD PEAKWILDERNESS

LODGING AND CAMPING

WORLAND

SKIING

WORLANDTEN SLEEP

TEN SLEEP

CAMPGROUNDS

DINING

Comfort Inn100 N Road 11Worland, WY(307) 347-9898

Southfork Mountain Lodge47 Mi E of Ten Sleep on HWY 16Ten Sleep, WY(307) 267-2609

Days Inn500 N 10thWorland, WY(307) 347-4251Econo Inn1021 RussellWorland, WY(307) 347-3249

Sunset Inn2500 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-9236

Town House Motor Inn119 N 10thWorland, WY(307) 347-2426

C’S B & B1000 Howell Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-9388

Herzberg Hideaway1377 Airport RoadWorland, WY(307) 347-2217

Carter Inn414 2nd StreetTen Sleep, WY(307) 366-9911

Log Cabin Motel314 2nd StreetTen Sleep, WY(307) 366-2320Red Reflet Ranch10 Lodge RoadTen Sleep, WY(307) 366-2340

Worland RV Parkand Campground2313 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY (307) 347-2329

Ten Sleep Brewing Co.Campsites Also Available2549 HWY 16Ten Sleep, WY(307) 366-2074

Arby’s1500 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-6275Asian Cuisine Restaurant973 HWY 16Worland, WY(307) 347-2404

The Brass Plum1620 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-8999

Stogie Joe’s800 North 10th StreetWorland, WY(307) 388-6137

TEN SLEEP CANYON

MEDICINE LODGE STATEARCHAEOLOGICALSITE

Goodies401 N 10thWorland, WY(307) 431-5988

Green Hills Restaurant1485 Airport RoadWorland, WY(307) 347-2695

Bean & Burger atHurricane Lanes602 S 12th StreetWorland, WY(307) 347-4044Sally’s Classic Pizza1214 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-2453

Subway210 N 10th StreetWorland, WY(307) 347-2885

Deer Haven Restaurant & LodgeCampsites Also Available16 Mi E of Ten Sleep on HWY 16Ten Sleep, WY(307) 366-2459

Ten Sleep Rock RanchCampsites Also Available3278 E US HWY 16Ten Sleep, WY(307) 366-2096Double R LodgeMain StreetTen Sleep, WY(307) 921-3454

Middle Fork Campground13 Mi W of Buffalo on HWY 16Bighorn National Forest(307) 684-7806Doyle Creek Campground26 Mi W of Buffalo on HWY 16Bighorn National Forest(307) 684-7806Lost Cabin Campground25 Mi W of Buffalo on HWY 16Bighorn National Forest(307) 684-7806Lake View Campground20.3 Mi E of Ten Sleep on HWY 16Bighorn National Forest(307) 684-7806Sitting Bull Campground23 Mi NE of Ten Sleep on HWY 16Bighorn National Forest(307) 684-7806

Ten Sleep RV Park89 2nd StreetTen Sleep, WY(307) 366-2250

Taco John’s1001 Pulliam Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-6429

Dirty Sally’s General Store124 2nd StreetTen Sleep, WY(307) 366-2500

Crazy Woman Cafe125 2nd StreetTen Sleep, WY(307) 366-2700

Ten Sleep Saloon andRestaurant211 2nd StreetTen Sleep, WY (307) 366-2237

Found on the western slope of the Big Horn Mountains, Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site is home to a large sandstone cli� displaying hundreds of Native American petroglyphs and pictographs, many of which date back more than 10,000 years. Along with a visitor center and library, the Site hosts 27 di�erent campsites with picnic tables and camp�re rings. All campsites are near vault toilets and potable water hydrants. A large reservation-only group area is also available.Besides the petroglyphs and pictographs, the Site features abundant wildlife, birds and brown trout in Medicine Lodge Creek.

From Meadowlark Lake down to the red ridged foothills outside Ten Sleep, The Sweet 16 takes you through the awe-inspiring Ten Sleep Canyon. Extreme sportsmen and women are �nding this unspoiled beauty while rock climbing, caving, hiking or mountain biking. A trip up or down the old highway is a special treat, but make sure you have time and a vehicle that can handle it.

Over 189,000 acres of Forest Service managed wilderness are visible to the north and west as you travel along The Sweet 16 from Powder River Pass down toward Ten Sleep. Accessible only by foot or horseback, the Cloud Peak Wilderness features the tallest peak in the Bighorn National Forest, Cloud Peak. Rising to 13,167 feet, Cloud Peak is surrounded by hundreds of high-alpine lakes that rest like diamonds amid a mix of pine and spruce forests, meadows and wetlands. Miles of streams and backcountry trails make the Cloud Peak Wilderness popular with backpackers, horsemen and �y-�shermen. Fishing the high-alpine lakes in late Spring is known to keep a �y-rod bent all day long.

NOWOODSTOCKMUSIC FESTIVAL

“This is an amazing site andbeautiful campground with

so much to do...” -Ruby & Doug, MT, USA Medicine Lodge visitors

Meadowlark Ski Lodge18 Mi E of Ten Sleep on HWY 16Bighorn National Forest(307) 366-2459

Meadowlark Lake Lodge &RestaurantCampsites Also Available20 Mi E of Ten Sleep on HWY 16Bighorn National Forest(307) 366-2459

Well known throughout Wyoming and beyond, Nowoodstock is Ten Sleep’s own eclectic music festival and the state’s longest running weekend concert.

For over 15 years, Nowoodstock’s music in the park has been a venue for local artists and national acts playing folk, blues, country, rock and other genres. Held annually the �rst weekend in August in Vista Park, the event is most often headlined by Ten Sleep’s own Jalan Crossland. The event also features local beers, food vendors and arts and crafts.

“Nowoodstock is a blast! Great musicand atmosphere... fun for the

whole family.” -Eric R.

Nowoodstock Attendee

McDonald’s1700 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-2790

Pizza Hut1935 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-2437

Ranchito MexicanRestaurant544 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-8501

Rumors Sports Bar & Grill1515 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-8171

New Dynasty ChineseRestaurant616 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-2688

Martinez MexicanRestaurant325 North 11th, Suite DWorland, WY(307) 347-3436

Maggie’s Place541 Big Horn Ave.Worland, WY(307) 347-3354