This funky Wyoming town is a combination of Switzerland meets Wild West, home to stunning hikes and alpine views, historic hotels and cowboy novels.

Between the old community of Forest Grove and East Fork Reservoir there’s a gravel road that provides spectacular views of the Big Snowy Mountains.

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The scenic byway, which tops out at 10,800 feet in the Snowy Range, closed for the winter season Nov. 11. Last year, the highway opened May 21.