Travel local: Find hidden gems in your area

SHERIDAN — Though the next few months may seem long without the usual summer vacation or family reunion on the horizon, northeastern Wyoming has a variety of unique opportunities for anyone looking for warm-weather entertainment.

“Living in Sheridan, with our backyard being the Bighorn Mountains, we have the ultimate playground for hikes, outdoor activities and excursions,” Megan Ahrens, head of media for Sheridan County Travel and Tourism said. “There has never been a better time to step outside and explore our own backyard.”

Sheridan Travel and Tourism offers one-day and overnight vacation ideas to locals and tourists alike in its online itineraries called “One Day as a Cowboy,” “One Day as an Artist,” “One Day in History” and “One Day in the Wild.” The locally-focused plans look something like this: Start with a morning coffee downtown, followed by a scenic drive and a visit to a local historic site or museum. Spend the afternoon fly-fishing on a trout stream or taking in an ancient ceremonial site like the Medicine Wheel.

“This is the summer to see the Bighorns from a new perspective: from the basket of a hot air balloon, the saddle of a pack horse or from the window of your tent,” Ahrens said. “Support local businesses by booking an excursion here, in Sheridan County, and find yourself lost in someplace familiar but new.”

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