The Ultimate 2-Day Fall Itinerary in Buffalo, Wyoming Fall is a great time of year to visit Johnson County Wyoming, with the colorful foliage contrasting against the evergreens as cool evening temperatures set in. Visitors can expect dry, sunny days for exploring the Bighorn Mountains, where aspen groves explode with color among forests and canyons.
A Complete Wedding Guide to Buffalo, Wyoming Buffalo Wyoming is one of the West’s most beautiful (and overlooked) destination wedding locations. Set at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains and steeped in genuine frontier character, Buffalo offers everything couples dream about: sweeping mountain scenery, incredible guest ranch locations, and that rare sense of authentic Western hospitality that no resort town can replicate.
The Ultimate 3-Day Summer Itinerary in Buffalo, Wyoming Buffalo, Wyoming sits at one of the American West’s most compelling crossroads — where I-90 and I-25 meet, where the High Plains give way to the Bighorn Mountains, and where frontier history, Western culture, and genuine small-town hospitality converge in a single unforgettable place. Follow this three-day summer itinerary to experience the best things to do in Buffalo, Wyoming, from walkable downtown shops and canyon drives on Day One to frontier history and the Bighorns on Days Two and Three.
Verna Keays: The Buffalo Woman Who Designed Wyoming's State Flag The Wyoming state flag is the only state flag in the U.S. that features a bison, and it was designed by a woman from Buffalo in 1916.
JCTA Announces 2026 Grants, Sponsorships March 25, 2026 The Johnson County Tourism Association board awarded more than $48,000 in grants and sponsorships for events and programs that will help encourage overnight visits to Johnson County in the next 12 months. The JCTA board made its awards during its March 17 meeting after hearing presentations earlier in the month from each of the grant applicants.
Date Nights in Buffalo, WY With outdoor recreation and the Western lifestyle embedded in the culture of Buffalo Wyoming, the opportunities for memorable dates are many in Johnson County. There are hiking trails with various scenery and difficulty that can be part of a great weekend experience.
Outdoor Activities in Kaycee Just outside of Kaycee Wyoming are multiple recreation areas that offer unforgettable opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, and exploring. With the Hole in the Wall and Outlaw Canyon (also known as Middle Fork Powder River Recreation Area), not only can visitors enjoy the outdoors, but they will be following in the footsteps of Butch Cassidy, Sundance Kid, Nate Champion, and other famous names of the Old West.
Wyoming Wildflowers: Types and Where to Find Them in Johnson County For those who like to see natural beauty, wildlife, and native wildflowers, Johnson County is unique among Wyoming counties with its vast array in its types of wildflowers and its diversity. With the Great Plains rolling into the Bighorn Mountains at elevations surpassing 12,000 feet, Johnson County, WY, has all six vegetation zones present in the state: Plains.
Haunted Places in Johnson County, WY You Can Actually Visit Every year, as fall draws near, haunted places around Buffalo and Kaycee, WY get a surge in travel and interest. It’s no surprise – With so much Western history that has taken place in Johnson County, WY, there’s no end of ghostly stories and legendary tales that include spirits, and just as many places to visit where you can learn about their haunted past.
Fort Phil Kearny: 'The landscape is the artifact' New Interpretive Center Formally Opened with Ribbon-Cutting Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon participated in the May 17 ribbon-cutting for the new Interpretive Center at Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site in Johnson County. The ceremony also included Dave McKee, president of the Fort Phil Kearny/Bozeman Trail Association (FPK/BTA); Dave Glenn, director of Wyoming State Parks; and Wayne Booze, Rural Healthcare Program director for the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
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