Wildly Wyoming Challenge is a new challenge in Wyoming inviting visitors to discover a new favorite adventure and experience the outdoors like never before. Inspired by the competition, documentary-style series, Wildly Wyoming, the Wyoming Office of Tourism now encourages visitors to take on their own Wildly Wyoming Challenge through the social media contest.
How to participate in the Wildly Wyoming Challenge
To get started with the Wildly Wyoming Challenge, pick up a Field Notes Guide at one of Wyoming’s welcome centers or download and print off the PDF version of the guide. Follow along with the guidebook and join the challenge by uploading a photo or video to social media with the hashtags #WildlyWyoming and #Contest, and tag @visitwyoming. Each photo or video upload = one entry. Entries will not be accepted that don’t follow the challenges as laid out within the Field Notes Guide. The challenge ends on September 30, 2024.
Winners will be selected throughout the summer, with one grand prize of Wyoming-based products:
- Cooler from Casper-based WYLD Gear
- Tent from Sheridan Tent and Awning Co
- Backpack from Laramie-based Atmosphere Mountain Works
- $200 gift card to Jackson-based gear provider, Stio
- A Yellowstone National Park-themed wool blanket
- Wildly Wyoming branded t-shirt, water bottle and stickers
Ideas to jumpstart your Wildly Wyoming Challenge
Inside of the Field Notes Guide there are three checklists to follow: Adventures, Culture and Community, and Responsible Travel. Below, discover ideas to get started checking the boxes.
Begin your journey in Wyoming’s northeast corner with a tour at the Vore Buffalo Jump – a natural sinkhole used as a bison trap that Native Americans used from about 1500 A.D. to 1800 A.D. Afterwards, head north to Sundance, Wyoming to experience its small town charm and historical significance to the Wild West. Wake up early to check another item off your list and watch the sunrise with the iconic Devils Tower National Monument in the backdrop.
Saddle up and head west to Buffalo to explore local shops along Main Street. Be sure to also stop inside the Historic Occidental Hotel, then head to an area guest ranch like TA Ranch to go horseback riding.
After a ranch experience, drive south to Casper to discover the town’s notable pioneer history or, perhaps, take a hike in the majestic Casper Mountains. Book a fly-fishing excursion with a local guide to learn why the North Platte River is known as one of the best places in the nation to fish for trout. Those visiting Casper in the fall may even be greeted with the warm, golden-yellow hues of the leaves atop the aspen trees.
Continue south to Snowy Range in Medicine Bow National Forest. Choose from a number of hiking trails ranging in distance and difficulty. No matter which trail chosen, hikers are guaranteed a breathtaking view.
Pack up and drive west to Green River – located in Wyoming’s southwest corner. Rent a mountain bike at a local outfitter and head over to the Wilkins Peak Mountain Bike Trail System and choose from several different trails that span over 26 miles. Set up camp in the scenic Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area to conclude the evening.
Next, drive north to Lander or Pinedale, Wyoming. In Lander, discover delicious bites to eat and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Go hiking or rock climbing in Sinks Canyon State Park – recently named Wyoming’s first International Dark Sky Park. Pitch a tent at one of the park’s campsites or book a yurt and admire the star-filled sky.
Pinedale is another top-tier location for stargazing. During the daytime, rent a kayak, canoe or paddle board and take in the picturesque landscapes along Fremont Lake. While in town, visitors can satisfy their taste buds with mouth-watering cuisines, local craft beers and spirits.
Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way and mark off each animal spotted on the Wildlife Bingo included in the Field Notes Guide. Also, be sure to travel responsibly and keep Wyoming wild!
There are plenty of other remarkable locations to visit and experiences to have in Wyoming. For additional itineraries and travel inspiration visit TravelWyoming.com.
About the Wyoming Office of Tourism: The Wyoming Office of Tourism is the only state agency charged with promoting and marketing Wyoming as a vacation destination to domestic and international travelers. The ninth-largest state in terms of area, Wyoming is also the least populated state in the country with an estimated 580,000 residents. Wyoming is home to many firsts, including the country’s first national park (Yellowstone), first national monument (Devils Tower) and first national forest (Shoshone). These special places, along with other natural wonders like Grand Teton National Park and the Bighorn Mountains – as well as Wyoming’s heartfelt cowboy hospitality – welcome millions of visitors annually. To learn more about Wyoming, visit
