Wednesday in Wyoming - February 22, 2023

 

One of the things that makes winter in Wyoming different from many other states is the presence of hot springs and other thermal features. While I have to admit that I have no desire to dip even my toe in the water, I love the contrast of the steaming water with snow only inches away.

This picture was taken in Thermopolis, whose name hints at the hot springs that are one of the town's major attractions.

Wednesday in Wyoming - February 15, 2023

 

What would winter be without at least one snow or ice sculpture?

This one, which we found at the Wyoming Territorial Prison in Laramie, made me laugh as I pictured a mother trying to relax in her bubble bath, only to be interrupted by a curious child.

Poor mom!

Wednesday in Wyoming - February 8, 2023

 

Do you recognize this scene? I've posted it before, because it's one of my favorite views of Fort Laramie in the winter. The square building is the new guard house (yes, there was an older one), while the ruins behind it are from the administration building.

Wednesday in Wyoming - February 1, 2023

 

This month we're going to celebrate winter in Wyoming, starting with this picture of a highway in the Wind River canyon near Thermopolis.

Many people believe the whole state is blanketed with feet of snow from November through May. Not true. Some parts, including the area around Cheyenne, receive far less snow than you might expect -- particularly now that we're in the midst of a drought -- and have weeks when the ground is bare.

Surprised? I thought you might be.