The Leaves They Are a-Changin'

Every year as August comes to a close, I find myself wishing summer could last forever. But as soon as I see the first leaves turn crimson and yellow and feel the first cool, refreshing breezes of September, I get so excited for fall.

But a funny thing about fall is that if you blink, you might miss it. OK, not really, but it's important to take time to stop, look around and really notice everything that makes fall so fantastic: crisp blue skies, fresh apple cider, animals out to play, digging out your favorite sweater and, of course, those gorgeous autumn colors.

My favorite way to truly appreciate fall is to set aside a day or two for a road trip. It doesn't really matter if it's just an afternoon drive to a town an hour away or if it's a long-haul, windows-down adventure. The important thing is to not let this lovely season pass you by. If you need some ideas for fall day trips, click here. And be sure to check out roadtripwyoming.com, where you can find trip ideas and share your own Wyoming road trip stories.

Haunted Wyoming

Want to know which Wyoming hotel's halls are haunted by a pair of ghostly Siamese cats? How about a library with enough eerie activity to warrant a "ghost log"? If you're anything like me, you love getting ready for Halloween (yes, it's really that close!) with a good ghost story — and in Wyoming we've got plenty of 'em.

Check out this story about Wyoming’s most infamous paranormal residents and discover that Wyoming’s rich and wild history isn’t limited to outlaws and pioneers. You're sure to get a tingle up your spine...and find out where to get a ghostly roommate for a night!

Photo: Flickr/dawnzy

Family Vacation in the Tetons

Submitted by Michell, Wyoming Office of Tourism staff

We headed for Grand Teton National Park to stay a few nights at Signal Mountain Lodge. We scored a great cabin on the edge of Jackson Lake with gorgeous views and the kids loved hanging out at the lake shore throwing rocks in the water. We had heard that Signal Mountain Lodge had great blackberry margaritas so my husband and I tested them out after a hike around the area. Yep, they’re pretty tasty. I also ordered the blackberry pie one night after dinner and it was delicious. Highly recommend anything blackberry at Signal Mountain Lodge.


We also participated in the Bar T Five Covered Wagon Cookout & Wild West Show out of Jackson which was a lasting memory for the kids riding in the covered wagons pulled by horses. My husband really enjoyed the breakfast cruise on Jackson Lake to Elk Island where we were treated to a wonderful meal of eggs, sausage, trout, etc. And the views from the top of Elk Island were spectacular. We were also fortunate enough throughout our vacation to see an abundance of wildlife including a grizzly bear, moose, elk, deer and pelicans. I really enjoyed our last day taking the boat across Jenny Lake and hiking to Hidden Falls with the family. We took lots of pictures and I posted a few on Facebook when we returned. The first few comments on a photo of the kids from the top of Elk Island asked, “is that a real backdrop?” Yes, Wyoming scenery is just that pretty.

Locals Know Best

Nobody knows Wyoming towns better than the people who live here, so we thought we'd ask some longtime locals from Cheyenne, Rock Springs, Casper, Jackson and Devils Tower about their favorite places to eat, shop, get outdoors and have fun in their region of the state.

We'd love to hear about your favorite Wyoming places, too. Share them here or come on over to our Facebook page.