Wednesday in Wyoming - January 17, 2024

 

Hot springs are particularly photogenic in the winter, aren't they? You might think this was taken at Yellowstone, but it's actually from Thermopolis. 

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 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.