Wyoming is a beautiful state that’s home to some of the most unique geography in the world. One place, in particular, the Ayers Bridge, is so remarkable that emigrants making their two thousand mile journey along the Oregon Trail would take the time to stop and visit! Today, the Ayers Natural Bridge area has been turned into a park that offers walking paths, scenic views, trails, and a picture-perfect picnic pavilion. Visit in the fall to see foliage at its best, before winter turns Wyoming into a snowy white wonderland.
This 150-acre park in Converse County is home to Wyoming’s very first tourist attraction — the Ayres Natural Bridge.
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As you wind your way towards the bridge, you’ll stroll down beautiful paths that lead you up to LaPrele Creek.
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The creek itself is responsible for this unique natural bridge. Over millions of years, it carved through a wall of rock and created the overpass that stands today.
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Today, the Ayres Natural Bridge is one of the most unique geological wonders of the west.
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Ayres Natural Bridge is located just a mile off of the Oregon Trail, and resting emigrants took the time to visit this interesting formation in the 1800s — making it one of the first tourist attractions out west!
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If this beautiful bridge park was worth stopping to visit along a 2,000-mile trail, it’s so worth visiting now that we have the convenience of cars.
Google Local / Richard Rogers Take a virtual tour of the Ayres Bridge Park and get a glimpse at the abandoned power station, in the video below:
You’ll find the Ayres Natural Bridge at 208 Natural Bridge Rd., Douglas, WY 82633. The park is the perfect place for a fall picnic and a stroll around the historic landmark! It’s open April through October, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. No pets are allowed here, for the safety and preservation of the natural features.
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Take a virtual tour of the Ayres Bridge Park and get a glimpse at the abandoned power station, in the video below:
When you visit, you’ll quickly see why the Ayres Natural Bridge was named one of The 12 Most Peaceful Places In Wyoming, where you can truly take a break from the world and enjoy some solitude.
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