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2010 ATTRACTIONS & WESTERN ADVENTURES IN GREYBULL COUNTRY!

PUBLISHED BY GREYBULL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-(877) 765-2100

 

”Welcome To Greybull Country” Magazine

Online (.pdf ) version. More in depth Greybull Area information,  including history, geology, climate, lodging, restaurants, attractions and events, advertising and area business contacts. Please also check our other website visitor links as well for new area information as we print this magazine bi-annually.

 

Welcome to Big Horn County!  Top experiences and attractions, websites, contact information and area events in a printable format.

 

BIG HORN QUILTS: downtown Greybull, physical location of the online full service quilt shop with 7000+ bolts of fabric! Ship worldwide.  Frequent Classes. “Traveling quilters always welcome to join us for our weekly sewing bee”. (Free). (307) 765-2604. Email: Julie Owens

 

Bighorn National Forest/Big Horn Mountains: The Bighorn National Forest is 80 miles long and 30 miles wide, covers 1,115,073 acres, and has elevations that range from 5,500 to 13,175 feet on Cloud Peak. It has 32 campgrounds, 14 picnic areas, 2 visitor centers, over 1,500 miles of trails, 3 scenic byways, and 2 recreation lakes. Covered in Lodge pole Pine trees. Clear blue skies make this a truly magnificent scenic area. Miles of Snowmobiling trails await you in the high-country:  Headquarters: (307)765-4435

 

BEAR LODGE RESORT: A full service, all-season alpine resort on top of the Big Horn Mountains.  They provide a wide range of services and recreational opportunities for individual, groups and families. Lodge provides year-round fun and excitement, with get-a-ways for meetings, weddings, reunions, company retreats, holiday parties and more available. Rustic cabins, RV and tent sites, and motel with pool in the pine forest. New owners, Arrowhead Lodge, and Elk View Inn, 307-461-4171 (formerly the Passage).  Contact Bear Lodge or Arrowhead at (307) 752-2444.

 

Bighorn Basin Geoscience Center: Contact Cliff Manuel at (307) 765-2259 or visit website for this upcoming new area attraction.

 

DEVIL’S KITCHEN: Five miles east of Greybull.  The colorful eerie rock formations exposed in Devil’s Kitchen are part of the Cloverly Formation, a 125 to 11-million year-old sequences of colorful sediments containing important dinosaur remains. A walking or hiking tour will reveal fascinating and picturesque “Badland” spires and weathered hills. Contact Chamber of Commerce for more information. You will need a local map/information. (307) 765-2100.

 

FLORAL DISPLAY: At the west end of Greybull Avenue in downtown Greybull, one block beyond the stop light juncture where Highways 14, 16, and 20 combine to continue towards Yellowstone Park’s east entrance, is a 35-foot floral tribute.  Beautiful in the summer and smells great too!  Walk down in the evening and take a look. Photo opportunity.

 

GREYBULL MUSEUM: Pioneer history with many cultural artifacts. Fossil collections from the Famous Dinosaur dig in the area. Downtown Greybull. Free Admission. Open year round, call for winter hours. (307) 765-2444.

 

GREYBULL City Park: South Second Street and 3rd Avenue South, Greybull.  We have an exceptional family friendly City Park for a small town. We are proud to tell you we have a wonderful developed children’s play area, skate/skateboard area, ¼ mile walking track and volleyball court, restrooms, grills/tables, all for your convenience.  Open dawn to dusk daily and right next to the new Walking/bicycle path that extends the length of town on the dike. Bicycle or walk along (care, caution and courtesy of others, please) the east side of Greybull along the Big Horn River. One caution, the animals you may see along the walkway: deer, raccoons, eagles, Canadian geese, ducks,  ARE wildlife.  

 

Free bus/RV Parking:  Free day parking one block from main street, both Highway 16 and Highway 14. This free day use parking lot is located at the corner of 1st Avenue South and South Fifth Street, across from Town Hall. From Highway 14 you turn left one block before the marked junction of Highways 14, 16, 20.  On Highway 16-20, you turn right one block before the marked junction of Highways 14, 16, 20. It is one block from either highway to the parking area located directly across South 5th Street from Town Hall.

 

SMOKEHOUSE SALOON: A Saloon of the Old West. Featuring 1800’s cherry wood back bar. Includes a lounge, and spirits.  Pool Tables, Darts, Music and Entertainment. Try one of their Famous “Smokers” - Smokehouse ½ lb. Hamburger, with grilled onions or Wisconsin style with cheese and mushrooms. Downtown Greybull.  (307) 765-2212

 

McFADDEN RANCH: Training and Riding Lessons, all breeds. We provide overnight stabling for horses. Also have an apartment (in the barn) for rental to travelers. Boarding; Therapeutic Riding; Hippotherapy Program “ Body and Spirit”. Spirit Challenges throughout the year. Telephone (307) 765-9684.

 

MEDICINE LODGE STATE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE: about 42 miles from Greybull, one of the country’s major archaeological sites. Petroglyphs and pictographs remain on the cliff walls. Visitor center with available camping, fishing and stargazing provides campers a chance to stay and enjoy nature. Part of a Wyoming Game and Fish wildlife habitat since 1972. Originally one of the Paintrock areas earliest homesteads from the 1880’s. Telephone (307) 469-2234.

 

MIDWAY GOLF CLUB: 5 miles south of Greybull off Highway 16 on Golf Course Road, this great nine-hole course is just over 30 years old. Member owned, it is open to the public. There is a clubhouse with a full service lounge and friendly staff. Tee times are not required. Reasonable rates. Midway also offers a driving range, practice green, motorized carts, and rental clubs. The season runs from mid-March to early November. You are invited to see why the members are so proud of Midway Golf Club. Midway is a U.S.G.A. member course, enforces nonsteel spike policy. Telephone (307) 765-9575.

 

MEDICINE WHEEL, SACRED TREASURE, IN THE BIG HORN MOUNTAINS: located on Hwy 14A in the Big Horn Mountains, is the Medicine Wheel, a large stone wheel measuring approximately 80 feet in diameter. Designated a National Historical Landmark, it was probably constructed between 1200 and 1700 A.D.  It is considered a sacred site to many Native Americans. At an altitude of 9,642 feet above sea level, it requires a 1½ mile walk from the parking area except for handicapped driving.  More info: (307) 765-4435.

 

MORENCY AND SONS TAXIDERMY: Located in downtown Greybull. Featuring outstanding taxidermy works of animals that seem in motion in a natural setting in their front window display. Contact Ron at (307) 765-2002.  A special attraction hunters cannot miss.

 

WAYFARING TRAVELER RANCH: A working Llama ranch 20 minutes west of Greybull that offers a secluded Guest House, Guided Llama treks, Llama rentals, “Take a Llama to Lunch” package, and organic produce. WTR is a quiet secluded get-a-way with spectacular views of sunrises and sunsets with local areas to hike, bike and explore, that make this a special experience. (307)762-3536

 

Shell:

ART SHELTER GALLERY IN SHELL, WYOMING: Artists studio and Gallery. Quaint converted barn with the work of emerging non-traditional artists. Receptions and shows throughout the year. Summer 2005 schedule and directions listed at link.  Contact (307) 765-9605 or Email: Karyn Dunbar

 

BILBREY ENTERPRISES: Ranch Vacations, trail rides, trout fishing, and a superb hunting camp…Live the “Cowboy Life”, activities may include: working cattle, branding calves, irrigating, haying, or fencing – or maybe you’d enjoy a memorable ride in rugged terrain and a good camp-cooked meal. Family bookings welcome. Near Shell. Contact (888) 770-8769 Email: Bilbrey Enterprises

 

DINOSAUR SAFARIS INC.:   Do you really “dig” Dinosaur fossils?  Ever wanted to try?   This is the website you’ve been looking for. Near Shell. To make reservations: 800-367-7457.

 

RED GULCH NATIONAL BACK COUNTRY BYWAY: 32- mile route through a mostly untrammeled section of the Big Horn Basin. Sheepherder rock cairns from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Rock formations in the area paint a colorful and varied picture. Dinosaur tracks can be seen at the Red Gulch Dinosaur Track site. Scenic views offer photo opportunities. Area wildlife visible along the route.  Contact Greybull Chamber of Commerce for more information (877) 765-2100.

 

SHELL FALLS INTERPRETIVE SITE: located about 30 miles east of Greybull in the Bighorn National Forest in Shell Canyon, is Shell Falls. Shell Creek falls over three-billion-year-old granite at some 3,600 gallons per second to make a spectacular waterfall. Scenic views of the Bighorn Mountains are world-class. Walking trails allow for a breathtaking view of falls and the canyon area. Restrooms. New Visitor Center currently under construction. Handicap accessible. (307) 765-4435.Bighorn Scenic Byway

TRAPPER TRAVEL AND TOURS: Big Horn Basin Area native will create a special experience customized to fit your needs and interests. Individuals, families, reunions, large or small groups. Jade Smith, ITC. (877) 765-9239. Email: Trapper Travel

THE HIDEOUT AT FLITNER RANCH: With approximately 300.000 acres, on an authentic working cattle ranch, The Hideout Guest Ranch strives to offer excellence in hospitality, lodging and culinary pampering.  Usually we accommodate 15 to 25 guests a week, which allows us to keep it personal and authentic, almost customized.  The Hideout is known for offering an authentic working cattle ranch experience, excellent equestrian programs including natural horsemanship, as well as other outdoor, educational and environmental awareness programs.

 

GIFT, SOUVENIR AND WESTERN SHOPPING

Black Cat Books:  New, gently used and rare books. Dig in! It’s a biblio feast. Only ½ block from Highway 14 or Highway 16, 20. Address is: 12 South Fifth Street, Greybull.

GREYBULL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Friendly, free travel or relocation information, Free State, regional and ORV maps. Consignment items, including local art, authors, Greybull souvenirs, gently used books and a free militaria display covering World I to present. Downtown Greybull. Toll free area information: 1-877-765-2100.  Open 11:00 to 4:30 weekdays.

Pamida:  Our local Pamida includes the local pharmacy and has many items that serve most needs.  Open daily at 925 North 6th Street (Highway 14, 16, 20). Greybull..

PROBST WESTERN AND OUTDOOR CLOTHING: downtown Greybull, Probst Western & Outdoor Clothing was established in 1945 and continues to be the northwest Wyoming’s premier cowboy outfitter. Probst carries a full line of western clothing, tack, gifts, jewelry, and boots. Stop by and see our authentic western memorabilia collection as well as our early 1900’s sculpted metal ceilings. Email: Tyson Probst or call (888) 765-2171.

 

SUGAR SHACK: Step back in time and enjoy this 1950’s Soda Fountain and Gift Store. They display area historical and school memorabilia in downtown Greybull.   Try your Favorite flavor of Ice Cream Soda, a cup of great 75 cent coffee or a Banana Split. Daily, delicious, hot lunch specials. Wireless Internet Café. Pick out a western gift, postcard, T-shirt or a handmade gift featuring authentic Wyoming cowboy lariats by Margo. (307) 765-9650.

 

Additional Shopping opportunities in Greybull:

Big Horn (NAPA) Auto Parts, downtown Greybull

Donna’s Gifts, downtown Greybull

DisNDat, downtown Greybull

Moonstar Trading Post, downtown Greybull

Shear Design, downtown Greybull

Western Floral, downtown Greybull

 

DINING: LOCAL RESTAURANTS:

 

Greybull:

BEiJING GARDEN:  Our excellent Chinese cuisine restaurant. Dine in or Food to go.  Open seven days a week 11:00 am to 9:00pm, 510 Greybull Avenue. Downtown Greybull. (307)765-9826.

 

LISA’S FINE FOOD & SPIRITS: Experience the finest dining in the west. Renowned steaks, Southwest Cuisine & Pastas for over 12 years. Lounge or Family dining for lunch or dinner. Located next to the Big Horn River, under the covered wagon, ya just can’t miss us. (307) 765-4765. Handicap accessible.

 

RON’S FOOD FARM - DELI: Local grocery with bakery and deli. Daily homemade hot lunch specials and cold sandwiches and salads available at the Deli. Tour or group catering with at least 24-hour notice. No seating available.  On North 6th Street (Hwy 14,16, 20) in Greybull. (307) 765-2890.

 

GREYBULL SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: Located next to City Park on South 2nd Street in Greybull. Serving lunch weekdays. Please call ahead if large group. (307) 765-4488.

 

Overland Express Mart:  One-stop convenience, Conoco fuel and food court that includes freshly made Pizza, Taco Express Mexican food,  grilled hamburgers and hot dogs,  shakes and ice cream, soda fountain, soft drinks and coffees. Open year round.  500 North 6th Street (Hwy 14, 16, 20) ATM, dining area. Greybull.  (307) 765-2162

 

Additional Eateries:

Greybull:

A&W Drive Inn: (Open year round, pick up only in winter) On Hwy 14, 16, 20.

Sidekick Subs & Pizza/Mountain Mudd Express: On Hwy 14, 16, 20.

Maverik Country Store: 24-hour food (and gas) available. On Hwy 14, 16, 20 (Sixth Street North).

Uptown Café: downtown Greybull, On Hwy 14.

 

 

SHELL:

TRAPPER CREEK LODGE AND SUPPER CLUB: The Trapper Creek Lodge is one of the finest and most elegant log buildings that can be found in the area.  The Restaurant offers hearty western fare married with gourmet flair best describes the cuisine at Trapper Creek Lodge, which is home to one of the best Supper Clubs in the Big Horn Basin.  If you are looking for a weekend getaway or if you would like to stay several nights in the area, they offer several nicely appointed rooms.

 

Big Horn Mountains:

BEAR LODGE RESORT: A full service, all-season alpine resort on top of the Big Horn Mountains, provides a wide range of services and recreational opportunities for individuals, groups and families. Lodge provides year round fun and excitement, with get-a-ways for meetings, weddings, reunions, company retreats, holiday parties and more. Motel, Condo cabins, Rustic cabins, RV and tent sites in the pine forest. Restaurant, bar/lounge, fuel.  Contact at (307) 752-2444. New owners of Arrowhead Lodge. Call 1(307)752-2444 for more information.

 

GREYBULL MOTELS (Also see Lodging page)

A MAVERIK MOTEL:  Telephone (307) 765-4626 (Hwy 14, 16, 20), Greybull

 

Best K- Motel:  (307)765-4426. Daily, weekly, monthly.  Updated rooms, across from the community Museum, one block from Lisa’s. 300 Greybull Avenue (Hwy 14), Greybull.

 

ANTLERS MOTEL:  15 outstanding units, with refrigerators and microwaves and wireless,  smoking and non-smoking rooms available, good parking, restaurant nearby, year-round (guest laundry). New cabins. Telephone: (307) 765-4404/4405. (Hwy 14, 16, 20), Greybull

 

“BUDGET HOST/WHEELS“ MOTEL:  Budget Host, Double Diamond, AAA,  22 new units, non-smoking rooms, guest laundry, dataports. Telephone (307) 765-2105. (Hwy 14, 16, 20), Greybull

 

GREYBULL MOTEL: 12 units, attractive European style hanging flowers and big shade tree outside, with seating and picnic table. Accepts most credit cards. Completely non-smoking motel, dataports available. Rated #1 on Trip Advisor.com.Telephone (307) 765-2628. (Hwy 14, 16, 20), Greybull

Historic hotel greybull:  Newly refreshed but authentically furnished rooms. Have your breakfast in the Hotel Safe. “Just Bootsteps from everything.” 600 Greybull Avenue, (at the junction of Highway 14, 16, 20, down Greybull.

SAGE MOTEL:  Newly remodeled in 2006! Smoking and nonsmoking rooms available. Across from grocery store.  Pets allowed. 24-hour front desk.  (Hwy 14, 16, 20), Greybull, (307) 765-4443

 

YELLOWSTONE MOTEL: AAA, 35 units, Lisa’s Restaurant across the street, located near downtown and walking path  next to the Big Horn River, close to City Park, Museum, and Library. Outdoor swimming pool (summer), dataports, DSL.    Telephone (307) 765-4456. Book online at website. (Hwy 14, Greybull)

 

Additional Area Lodging:

Greybull:

Sunshine Bed & Breakfast, LLC:  Family style living in Greybull.  Warm and cozy rooms,  family style dinners.  Call first (307) 921-0751.

 

Shell:

SHELL CAMPGROUND: located in Shell, Wyoming.  Camping and trailer spots year round. Cabins.  (307)765-9924. (Hwy 14, Shell)

 

THE HIDEOUT AT FLITNER RANCH: An authentic working cattle ranch experience, including hospitality, lodging and culinary pampering. Includes equestrian programs as well as other outdoor, education and environmental awareness programs.

. Shell. Contact at 1-800-354-8637. Email: The Hideout

 

Trapper Creek Guest Ranch & Inn: Several nicely appointed rooms for weekend getaways or multiple night stays, in a fine and elegant log building plus Hearty western fare married with gourmet flair in one of the best Supper Clubs in the Big Horn Basin.

 

Big Horn Mountains:

BEAR LODGE RESORT: A full service, all-season alpine resort on top of the Big Horn Mountains, provides a wide range of services and recreational opportunities for individuals, groups and families. Lodge provides year round fun and excitement, with get-a-ways for meetings, weddings, reunions, company retreats, holiday parties and more. Motel, Condo cabins, Rustic cabins, RV and tent sites in the pine forest. Restaurant, bar/lounge, fuel.  Contact at (307) 752-2444. New owners of Arrowhead Lodge and Elkview Inn (formerly The Passage Resort). Call 1(307)752-2444 for more information.

 

Burlington/Emblem/Otto:

Ranch Soup: Working ranch with an old fashioned guest house. Stay a night or a week!   Long porches,  pond, & pretty view.  Full kitchen/gathering room.  Wireless internet.  Accommodations for single up to 10 people! (307) 762-3264.

 

 

WAYFARING TRAVELER RANCH: A working Llama ranch 20 minutes west of Greybull that offers a secluded Guest House, Guided Llama treks, Llama rentals, “Take a Llama to Lunch” package, and organic produce. WTR is a quiet secluded get-a-way with spectacular views of sunrises and sunsets with local areas to hike, bike and explore, that make this a special experience. (307)762-3536

 

Private CAMPGROUNDS

 

Greybull:

CAMPBELL’S GREEN OASIS CAMPGROUND: Year round sites available. RV hookups, pull-thru’s, many tent sites, fresh water and dump station available. One cabin.  Across from A&W and Laundromat in Greybull.  Pretty spot next to the Big Horn River.  Daily, weekly, monthly rates. Showers.  Telephone (307)765-2856

 

GREYBULL KOA: Year-round sites available. 32 RV sites and 22 tent sites. Outdoor Swimming pool, pull-thru’s, dump station, laundry, Propane (bottle or metered). Daily or weekly rates, showers.  Gift and souvenir shop. Congratulations to Cor & Maria for winning the 2nd best KOA in the USA award!! (307) 765-2555 or 1-800-562-7508. Greybull

 

Shell:

SHELL CAMPGROUND: located in Shell, Wyoming.  Camping and trailer spots year round. New cabins in June 2003.  (307)765-9924. (Hwy 14, Shell)

 

Big Horn Mountains:

BEAR LODGE RESORT: A full service, all-season alpine resort on top of the Big Horn Mountains, at the intersection of Highway 14 and 14A, Bear Lodge provides a wide range of services and recreational opportunities for individuals, groups and families. Lodge provides year round fun and excitement, with get-a-ways for meetings, weddings, reunions, company retreats, holiday parties and more. Motel, Condo cabins, Rustic cabins, RV and tent sites in the pine forest. Restaurant, bar/lounge, fuel.  Contact at (307) 752-2444. New owners of Arrowhead Lodge and Elkview Inn (The Passage). Call 1(307)752-2444 for more information.

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