Wyoming Off the Beaten Path, 5th (Off the Beaten Path Series) [Paperback]

Michael McCoy (Author)

Book Description

Series: Off the Beaten Path Series | Publication Date: March 1, 2005

With discoveries such as migrating elk, ancient petroglyphs, or a working cattle ranch, Wyoming is like no other place on Earth. This guide will help travelers discover these gems as well as the world's largest jade bar, the Grand Teton Music Festival, and the ghost of Butch Cassidy.

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"[McCoy's] zest for the Old West is evident in this exciting book filled with useful maps, historical facts, creative suggestions, and yes, coyote trivia."
--Boise Magazine

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Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don't offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things you'd want to see-if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, you'll say over and over again: "I didn't know that!"
Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Wyoming Off the Beaten Path show you the Cowboy State you never knew existed. Explore granite rock formations while hiking the Indian Bathtubs Trail near Riverside; marvel at the 18-foot-high elk antler arch, containing more than 3,000 shed antlers, in Afton; and see authentic stagecoaches, covered wagons, and early fire-fighting wagons at the Stagecoach Museum in Lusk. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 5th edition (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762735414
• ISBN-13: 978-0762735419
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,429,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not going to the Tetons or Yellowstone?, May 26, 2000

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V Lagace - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wyoming Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places (Paperback)

I purchased this book along with Moon Publication's book on Wyoming. I was looking for books to tell me about the rest of Wyoming, where to go, what there is to see and where to stay. I defintiely wanted info on stuff "off the beaten path". Don't get me wrong, the Tetons and Yellowstone are breath taking, but there are plenty of books written about them. I was interested in seeing what else this big and relatively empty state has to offer. It's great to find a book that tells you about the other parts of Wyoming. This title covers the history and geology of the state but, in addition gives information about locals events. It tells about some of the smaller, less traveled places and describes some great places to stay and visit. I especially enjoyed the vivid descriptions of places and the people. I like to be away from the crowds and this book can get me there, but somehow feeling it will all be familiar when I get there. If you are looking for lesser known, lesser traveled places, if you enjoy the experience of meeting people in these places and getting a real feel for what it is like to live there this book is for you. I know I will be taking it on my next trip to Wyoming.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Road Trip? Indespensible...., March 14, 2003

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This review is from: Wyoming Off the Beaten Path, 3rd: A Guide to Unique Places (Paperback)

This was an indespensible part of a recent road trip I took with my kids through Wyoming. It was a convenient source for side excursions and ways to see things off the "tourist trail". It also presents little known facts and anecdotes. I also own its companion for Texas. You cannot say you truly know a place unless you own one of these books for the State in which you live. The books open a whole new world of weekend excursions to places and things odd, quirky, historic and wonderful. I highly recommend any in this series.