The expansively rugged land called Wyoming resonates with the spirit of the American West. The state evokes vivid images: cattle standing in the lee of snow fences, children riding horses along dusty dirt roads, weather-beaten ranches lit by the slanting light of late afternoon, rolling hills of endless raw-edged, surreal beauty. Expert travel writer and photographer Don Pitcher helps you have a truly personal experience. Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with the real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat—without hassles or regrets. Don's travel strategies include:

• The 16-Day Tour de Wyoming
• Following Historic Trails
• Seven-Day Parks Adventure
• Yellowstone in a Day
• And Now for Something Completely Different

Don details where to hike, climb, mountain bike, raft, ski, snowshoe, go horseback riding, and more. Complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and special emphasis on leading destinations such as Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Jackson Hole, Devils Tower, Fort Laramie, the Big Horn Mountains, Snowy Range, the Wind River Mountains, and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.