RV Rental Rock Springs, WY

Explore Rock Springs, Wyoming

Rock Springs, Wyoming is a town rich in mining and railroad history. This city was named after a freshwater spring that ran through the area in the mid-1800s, and its population boomed in 1868 when a coal mine opened in town to power the engines of the Union Pacific Railroad. In the mid-1900s, most coal mines in and around this city closed since most railroad engines switched to oil power. However, some parts of some mines remain there today and can be toured by the public. More history of Rock Springs may be explored by visiting the Rock Springs Historical Museum, found in the original Rock Springs City Hall building. You may also enjoy checking out the Visitors Center and Freight Station, where local history buffs are regularly available to give you details on local tours. Other local museums include the Natural History Museum, which is found at Western Wyoming Community College, and the Community Fine Arts Center, all of which you can enjoy when you park your Rock Springs, Wyoming RV rental. Workers employed from the mines of Rock Springs from 56 different nations and many restaurants that the original workers founded still stand there today. For example, Los Primos is a popular Mexican-style restaurant in the town, while Boschetto's European Market and Deli is a supermarket that northern Italian immigrants founded. For traditional Western American food, you can also check out Broadway Burger Station, a top-rated restaurant in the city. Rock Springs is home to many live concerts and performing art performances, and you can usually catch a show weekly at the town's Broadway Theater. For dinner and a show, you can head to Park Lounge, or for more laid-back entertainment, be sure to check out the stage at the Community Fine Arts Center.

National Forests Near Rock Springs, Wyoming

Made up of over 1.3 million acres, Ashely National Forest stretches over parts of both Wyoming and Utah. This forest is the perfect destination for those who like to hike since there are over 1,000 miles of trails ready to explore. Another popular activity here is fishing in Flaming Gorge Reservoir, which is stocked with many varieties of trout. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Idaho features many mountains, wooded areas, and even waterfalls. A popular trail found here is Silver Lake Trail, which loops around Silver Lake, another great destination for fishing. In this forest, you can also glimpse Mount Timpanogos, an 11,750-foot-tall peak. The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest also extends into Wyoming for 326 acres in Ulinta County. In this area, you can explore intermediate-level hiking trails like Kabell Lake Trail, Hesse Lake Trail, and Lily Lake Trail. You can also check out the Scow Lake Trail for a more difficult hike, and this trail is known for being partially destroyed by a 2002 wildfire. Today, the area around the course continues to regrow, and the marsh that the trail goes through is fully restored.

Events Near Rock Springs, Wyoming

• International Day - Rock Springs residents celebrate their unique heritage every July with a fair at the city's Bunning Park.

• Wyoming's Big Show - Taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex near Rock Springs every year at the beginning of August, this event features food, entertainment, and fair-themed rides.

• Flaming Gorge Days - Annually in June, the Flaming Gorge Days kick off summer in Rock Springs with a lineup of concerts outdoors.

• Annual Bud Cup Hockey Tournament - The Rock Springs Men's Hockey Association hosts an annual tournament in March that is free to the public to see, and workshops are usually offered to youth simultaneously.