There’s something to be said for a simpler life. Life has gotten to be so hectic that sometimes it’s hard to slow down and appreciate the most important things. A slower paced life lends itself to a simpler lifestyle that tends to give you more time to appreciate what often gets overlooked and unnoticed. That’s what is so special about these small towns in Wyoming; people can embrace the small town ideals and simply have time to enjoy and care for each other.
- Buffalo
By Acroterion - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4032308 Buffalo is a warm and friendly town where people will take the time to say hello. People here still embrace the small town ideals; their genuine warmth shows that they really do care and look out for each other. The surrounding nature with its peaceful meadows and starry skies will also transport you back to a simpler time in life.
- Lander
By Charles Willgren from Fort Collins, Colorado, United States - Downtown LanderUploaded by PDTillman, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7064090 Lander caters to people who want to grow up the old fashioned way by spending their time playing outdoors. Lander has 11 parks, 5 soccer fields, 6 baseball fields, and 6 tennis courts. Lander earned a spot in the book, “Best Small Towns In America.” Lander still holds on to its old-fashioned ideals.
- Dayton
By Acroterion - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9818285 Dayton is a great slow-paced town that will bring back some great childhood memories with its neighborhood park, Big Horn View Park, that has a wonderful children’s area, basketball courts, and picnic tables. They also have a wonderful community center where people can enjoy interacting face-to-face.
- Dubois
By Micha de Vries from Middelburg, Nederland - Dubois, Wyoming, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2940840 Dubois is a charming little town that embodies its western roots. The people here enjoy the simplicity of nature by proving that fishing, hiking, and camping are some of the most popular activities in the area.
- Saratoga
Flickr/mswine The fact that Saratoga has no stoplights is a huge indication that they have embraced the small town simple life. They cater to enjoying the very basic aspects of nature; bird watching and fishing. They also encourage relaxation with their springs, pools, and spa. In 2003, Saratoga was rated as one of “America’s 10 Best Small Towns” by Travel Holiday magazine.
- Sundance
By Jane023 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21458425 Sundance is a town that has its priorities in the right order. The people in Sundance are grounded in their history, culture, and religion; their foundation is based on the basics of life. Churches, the museum, and library are all focal points of their everyday life.
- Pinedale
By LibertatisSurgit - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43384375 Just that “small town feeling” will make you feel like you are taking a step back in time. Pinedale is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of a more modern lifestyle.
- Basin
By CosmicPenguin at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11247849 Basin’s mission’s statement on their Chamber of Commerce’s website says it all. Their mission is “to organize and promote activities and events which support local business and foster a sense of community”. Their support of community and of local businesses goes back to some very basic principles.
- Afton
By Cfrolander - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27513799 Some of the larger towns with a more modern lifestyle have lost the pure art of being hospitable. The town of Afton is known for its small town hospitality. In 2014, Men’s Journal voted Afton as one of the “10 Great Small Towns To Visit.”
- Ten Sleep
By Samuel Sweet (BouncySpaceKanga) - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16013828 Ten Sleep is still very much the way it was a century ago. Many of the ranches are still owned by families that took them over generations ago. The main stream of business is still dependent upon small independent business owners.
The key to a simple life is holding on to a lifestyle reminiscent of years ago without the distractions of the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Can you think of any other towns in Wyoming that still value a simpler way of life?
By Acroterion - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4032308
Buffalo is a warm and friendly town where people will take the time to say hello. People here still embrace the small town ideals; their genuine warmth shows that they really do care and look out for each other. The surrounding nature with its peaceful meadows and starry skies will also transport you back to a simpler time in life.
By Charles Willgren from Fort Collins, Colorado, United States - Downtown LanderUploaded by PDTillman, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7064090
Lander caters to people who want to grow up the old fashioned way by spending their time playing outdoors. Lander has 11 parks, 5 soccer fields, 6 baseball fields, and 6 tennis courts. Lander earned a spot in the book, “Best Small Towns In America.” Lander still holds on to its old-fashioned ideals.
By Acroterion - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9818285
Dayton is a great slow-paced town that will bring back some great childhood memories with its neighborhood park, Big Horn View Park, that has a wonderful children’s area, basketball courts, and picnic tables. They also have a wonderful community center where people can enjoy interacting face-to-face.
By Micha de Vries from Middelburg, Nederland - Dubois, Wyoming, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2940840
Dubois is a charming little town that embodies its western roots. The people here enjoy the simplicity of nature by proving that fishing, hiking, and camping are some of the most popular activities in the area.
Flickr/mswine
The fact that Saratoga has no stoplights is a huge indication that they have embraced the small town simple life. They cater to enjoying the very basic aspects of nature; bird watching and fishing. They also encourage relaxation with their springs, pools, and spa. In 2003, Saratoga was rated as one of “America’s 10 Best Small Towns” by Travel Holiday magazine.
By Jane023 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21458425
Sundance is a town that has its priorities in the right order. The people in Sundance are grounded in their history, culture, and religion; their foundation is based on the basics of life. Churches, the museum, and library are all focal points of their everyday life.
By LibertatisSurgit - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43384375
Just that “small town feeling” will make you feel like you are taking a step back in time. Pinedale is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of a more modern lifestyle.
By CosmicPenguin at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11247849
Basin’s mission’s statement on their Chamber of Commerce’s website says it all. Their mission is “to organize and promote activities and events which support local business and foster a sense of community”. Their support of community and of local businesses goes back to some very basic principles.
By Cfrolander - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27513799
Some of the larger towns with a more modern lifestyle have lost the pure art of being hospitable. The town of Afton is known for its small town hospitality. In 2014, Men’s Journal voted Afton as one of the “10 Great Small Towns To Visit.”
By Samuel Sweet (BouncySpaceKanga) - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16013828
Ten Sleep is still very much the way it was a century ago. Many of the ranches are still owned by families that took them over generations ago. The main stream of business is still dependent upon small independent business owners.
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