Bighorn Mountains and Medicine Wheel
The Bighorn Mountains rise in northern Wyoming with green forests, sparkling streams, and high rocky peaks. Near the top sits the Medicine Wheel, an ancient circle of stones built by Native Americans long ago.
The mountains are loved for camping, fishing, and cool escapes from the summer heat. The Medicine Wheel is famous as a sacred place, a giant stone circle with spokes that points toward the rising sun.
The Medicine Wheel
This large circle of stones was laid out hundreds of years ago high on a windy mountain. Native people still treat it as sacred, and its spokes line up with the sun and stars.
Outdoor fun
The mountains are full of trails for hiking, lakes for fishing, and meadows for camping. Waterfalls and canyons give families plenty of beautiful places to explore.
Cool mountain weather
Even in summer the high peaks stay cool and can hold patches of snow. The fresh mountain air makes it a favorite escape when the lowlands get hot.