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Historic sites and action packed events fill your
plans in Uinta County. Visit Bridger Valley
and enjoy historic Fort Bridger and the lively Labor
Day Rendezvous. Evanston offers horse racing,
rickshaw races, beautifully restored historic buildings
and a wide range of activities. Check with
the local Chamber of Commerce for events and specials!
Great Outdoors Digging For History
Trails, Rails & Highway Tales Colorful Characters & Communities
Great
Outdoors
- Bear River Greenway and Ice Ponds
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An outdoor
playground for wildlife viewing, biking, hiking,
canoeing, and kayaking in Evanston.
Wyoming Downs
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10180 Hwy. 89 North
Evanston, Wyoming
Enjoy weekend horse racing and wagering at the beautiful track 10 miles north of Evanston.
- Sulphur Creek Reservoir
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Located south of Evanston off Highway 150
Sulphur Creek Reservoir is south of Evanston and is a great place for boating, fishing, and wind sailing.
- Mirror Lake Scenic Byway
- Highway 150
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View the natural beauty of the area, such as the Uinta Mountains; a great place for hiking, biking, fishing, camping, photography, or just a day of relaxation.
- Winter Yurts
Evanston Parks and Recreation Department
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Winter yurts can be reserved through the Evanston Parks and Recreation Department for your winter adventure.
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Digging For History
- Chinatown
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North of Evanston, WY
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Chinatown was located in north Evanston in the early 20th Century. Many archeological finds have been unearthed at the Chinatown dig conducted by Western Wyoming College archeologists.
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Trails, Rails & Highway Tales
- Fort Bridger State Historic Site
- PO Box 35
Ft. Bridger, WY 82933
(307) 782-3842
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Established by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez in 1843 as an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail. It was obtained by the Mormons in the early 1850s, and then became a military outpost in 1858. In 1933, the property was dedicated as a Wyoming Historical Landmark and Museum.
- Sunset Motor Court
- Located along Lincoln Highway, now known as Bear River Drive
Evanston, WY
The Sunset Motor Court was situated along the Lincoln Highway in Evanston and was a welcome sight to weary travelers.
- Historic Depot Square
- Located on Lincoln Highway, at Front Street and
10th Street
Evanston, WY 82933
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Evanston’s Historic Depot Square
was refurbished to its early splendor in the 1990s.
The square is home to the Union Pacific Train Depot,
the Beeman-Cashin Building, the Carnegie Library, the
Joss House and soon, an authentic Chinese gazebo and
garden.
- Roundhouse & Railyards Complex
- 1440 Main Street
Evanston, WY
Evanston’s Roundhouse & Railyards Complex
attracts railroad enthusiasts from around the world.
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Colorful Characters & Communities
- Chinese Joss House
- Historic Depot Square
Evanston, Wyoming
The museum showcases an array of Chinese artifacts.
- International Pedigree Stage Stop
Sled Dog Race
- Historic Depot Square
Unita County, Wyoming
Uinta County is a sponsor and stop for a portion of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, which takes place annually.
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Evanston
Chamber of Commerce
307-783-0370
1-800-328-9708
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Bridger Valley
Chamber of Commerce
307-787-6738
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