Lander Area Chamber of Commerce 2014 Travel and Relocation Guide

bears. The pronghorn is more plentiful in Wyoming than any other place in the world. It is North America’s fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds of up to 70 mph. Usually you can spot pronghorns in small bands on Wyoming’s grasslands and prairie and often close by the roadside. The elk live throughout the mountainous areas. During summer, elk can be seen on the edges of alpine meadows. Moose are usually seen near the mountain lakes and valley swamps, but never far from the cover of the heavy forests. Predators like bears and mountain lions are more difﬁcult to view as they feed at night and in the early morning hours and prefer to stay away from man. Bighorn sheep can be viewed in the canyons and craggy areas in the Wind River Range along with good viewing areas in Sinks Canyon State Park. 16 Fishing peaks. Some of the best ﬁshing in North America can be found in Wind River Country. With 626 lakes and reservoirs, and 2,057 miles of river, there are endless opportunities for great day trips or ﬁshing vacations. Close to Lander, off the Loop Road are access areas to several small lakes including Fiddler’s Lake, Louis Lake, Frye Lake and Worthen Reservoir. These lakes provide plenty of mackinaw and brook trout, along with outstanding scenery. Fishing on the Wind River Reservation requires separate licensing. Contact the Tribal Game & Fish in Fort Washakie or the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Lander. Winter Activities Winter in Lander is unlike winter in many other places. Although we get 106 inches of snow on average, the sun usually shines 250 – 300 days a year, and the temperatures are moderate. Our high elevation helps account for the brilliant blue skies that contrast starkly with the dazzling white snow on mountain Enjoy the ultimate in snowmobiling on the 360-mile tour of the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail, which begins in Lander and runs all the way to Yellowstone National Park. For brief excursions, the Lander area has 75 miles of trails through scenic, forested mountains, some of which connect with the Continental Divide Trail. Excellent ice ﬁshing c a n b e e n j oy e d in beautiful mountain lakes along the trails. Average snow depths run from three to six feet. in 2005, and will ultimately include a cross-country skiing course, a biathlon range, warming huts and 19 miles of groomed trails. Equipment rentals are available. One of the best winter rock climbing areas in the Rocky Mountains can be enjoyed at Sinks Canyon – a veritable “hot spot” with south facing walls that gather thermal heat keeping climbers warm all day. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing can be enjoyed also on the miles White snow of groomed and and blue sk ies paint a pretty pict ungroomed trails ure in the Red Ca Courtesy of nyon; Photo in the backcountry Scott Copela nd around Lander as well as on the outskirts of town. The ﬁrst stage of the Beaver Creek Cross Country Ski Area are slated to be c

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