Wyoming

This is the only great book out there I have found on driving Wyoming. It isn't perfect, because it is has only a few color photos and was published in 1996, but since it is the only one out there, it is priceless. My wife and I discovered Wyoming a few years ago and it is truly an experience not to be missed. We have driven almost all the scenic routes in this book and like or love them all. Wyoming, unlike crowded Colorado, is very quiet and has this helpful, small town feel about it that my wife and I crave when off of our busy urban jobs. When we drove the snowy range in south-central WY we were literally the only ones there (and this was in August!). When we reached the Dead Indian pass in NW WY (Chief Joseph Scenic Highway)and saw the 360 degree panorama of snow capped mountain ranges we felt we were in a different world, and it far surpassed our Rocky Mountain National Park experience in Colorado. All the Big Horn Mountain roads are to die for and they have guard rails for the mountain weary traveler, a great bonus for someone just starting out. Aspen Alley, pictured on the front of the book, seems like something from a movie and does feel like an outdoor cathederal in everyway, and again when we were there we had it all to ourselves. If my wife and I could go back in time, we would have been married there, under the golden aspen trees. I could go on and on, but if you can get this book filled with culture, history, side roads, maps, and great road information for $7 like I did, grab it and go get a rental car. Your eyes will be filled with some of the most beautiful treasures on Earth.

The author has researched the scenic drives described in this book thoroughly. There is information included for people of all ages to enjoy from scenic photography to hiking and fishing. Also included are listings of travel services on each scenic drive.

I've just spent some time driving all over the state of Wyoming. Before I went, I looked at every guide book I could find at local libraries and travel book stores. Laurence Parent's book is one of those that I chose to take with me, and I used it throughout the trip. Every chapter was filled with accurate, interesting information. Some of the best places to see in Wyoming are away from the major tourist areas and some are completely ignored by other (many larger) books that I had.