Embrace Winter Adventures in 岩石弹簧 and 绿河

Jump out of the car and into adventure in 岩石弹簧 and 绿河, conveniently located between 怀俄明’s 国家公园 and just a jaunt away from Utah. Refuel, rest and explore Southwest 怀俄明 with comfortable 住宿地点，户外活动令人兴奋要做的事情 on your way to and from the 国家公园 this winter.

石泉的冬天

Visitors to 岩石弹簧 are usually drawn by its storied past as a coal mining town where the tracks for the Union Pacific Railroad were laid. 经进一步检查, 虽然, visitors are met with a vibrant cultural hub boasting no shortage of things to see and do all year round. While winter brings snowfall and colder temperatures, 岩石弹簧 is still buzzing with activity.

购物,吃 & 在石泉必做的事

Downtown 岩石弹簧 is home to a variety of locally owned businesses, 包括20多家店铺, 在 10家本地餐厅以及当地的两家酒吧. 不要错过像可丽饼这样的好选择 & Cafe for lunch, Eve’s for breakfast and Bitter Creek Brewing for a pint or two.

在探索岩泉市中心时, be sure to stop by the corner of Elk and North Front Street for a view of the ‘Pronghorn’ Mural. The mural depicts 怀俄明’s natural wildlife in a colorful display that makes for the perfect photo background.

为了躲避冬天的寒冷，晚上就到室内去吧世界自然历史博物馆. You’ll be transported back to a time when dinosaurs roamed Sweetwater County as you get up close with prehistoric pottery, 古代化石和真人大小的恐龙复制品. 想了解更多的历史? 顺便去看看石泉历史博物馆 for a look into the mining industry that kick started our area.

让你的肾上腺素激增，去一趟 Sweetwater Events Complex for a 岩石弹簧 Moto Cross High Altitude Arena Cross Race. This indoor motocross series includes athletes of all ages. 尘土飞扬，你的精神也会飞扬!

Explore a myriad of hybrid, indoor-outdoor activities at the 45,000-square-foot 石泉文娱中心r. No matter your skill level, you can take to the 56-foot indoor climbing wall or boulder around. After climbing, soak in the outdoor hot tub or get a game of racquetball in.

绿河的冬天

离石泉12英里远, 绿河 is a nature-l在’s paradise with a lively, 具有历史意义的市中心. 在冬天, visitors to 绿河 can cozy up with a hot beverage, travel back in time at the local history museum or layer up for snowy outdoor adventures.

在绿河要做的事情

After strolling around charming 绿河, consider stopping into the 甜水县历史博物馆 to learn more about the history and culture of Southwest 怀俄明. Disc在 what life during the westward expansion was like and get an up-close view of antique artifacts and photos. 为了户外拍照, head to the ‘Spirit of the Wild Mural’ on the side of the CenturyLink Building. 向怀俄明野性的精神致敬, 这幅壁画的特色是五颜六色的马, 一条蜿蜒的河流和一条铁路.

绿河的户外活动

沿着绿带小径寻找新鲜空气. The plowed trail runs along the river, and wildlife can often be seen from the path. The wide trail is family-friendly–including four-legged friends (on a leash). 或者在没有寒冷的情况下保持活跃绿河娱乐中心设有室内游泳池和健身设施.

附近的燃烧的峡谷 is the perfect spot to chase outdoor adventures this winter. From star-gazing and cross-country skiing to snowshoeing on peaceful snow-c在ed trails, 等待你的是冬日仙境. 在火烈峡水库, 你可以参加Burbot Bash, an ice-fishing competition that takes place every January, 或者全年都做鳟鱼, 钓科卡尼和小口鲈鱼.

冬天在国家公园

From erupting geysers and scenic byways to towering waterfalls and majestic mountains, 怀俄明州的国家公园—Yellowstone and Grand Teton—are home to some of the American West’s most iconic and jaw-dropping natural landscapes. Most visitors experience the busier summer season at 怀俄明 national parks, but if you’re an adventurer in search of beauty off the beaten path, you owe it to yourself to explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks during the spectacular, 冰雪覆盖的冬季. Make the trip from 岩石弹簧 and 绿河 for a convenient basecamp.

Popular Winter 活动 in Yellowstone National Park

●穿雪鞋穿过原始的荒野.
● Cross-country ski on an extensive network of backcountry and groomed trails.
● Take a guided snowmobile or snowcoach tour to Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and other incredible destinations.
● Snowmobile through the park on your own via the non-commercially guided snowmobile program.
● Observe buffalo, bears, wolves, elk and other wildlife among the wintery landscape.
● Watch in awe as steam rises off geyser basins and evaporates into the crisp winter air.

Popular Winter 活动 in Grand Teton National Park

● Take in the glory of Grand Teton National Park as you snowshoe or cross-country ski on Teton Park Road—open exclusively to non-motorized travel from the Taggart Lake Trailhead all the way to Signal Mountain Lodge.
● Visit the National Elk Refuge and book a horse-drawn sleigh ride to get up close and personal with the herd.
抓起一根钓竿，去杰克逊湖冰上钓鱼, Jenny Lake or Phelps Lake—just remember your snowshoes or skis if you’re heading to Jenny or Phelps. 你会需要它们的.
● Book a guided cross-country skiing or snowshoeing tour with one of the park’s seven licensed guide services.

寻找一个温暖的冬季冒险? 从你在斯威特沃特县的大本营来的, 怀俄明, you’re less than a day’s drive to all five of the national parks in our neighboring state to the south, 犹他州:拱门国家公园, 布莱斯峡谷国家公园, 峡谷地国家公园, 国会礁国家公园和锡安国家公园.