Gooseberry Badlands

The Gooseberry Badlands are named for Gooseberry Creek south of the site. A large parking are and overlook provides a panoramic view of these colorfully eroded badlands. A 1.5 mi loop trail leads through these interesting rock formations. The area is right off a remote highway on BLM managed land.

Shell Falls

This waterfall on Shell Creek plunges 120 ft into Shell Canyon. Directly in front of the falls is an easily accessible viewing platform. Along the canyon rim is a short paved interpretive loop trail that offers additional views of the falls, river, canyon, and geological and scenic features of the surrounding area. The falls are just off the US-14 highway. This picture of the falls doesn't actually do it justice.

Wind River Canyon

Wind River Canyon is a scenic 11.0 mile canyon through the Owl Creek Mountains. The canyon is 1.3 - 2.0 miles wide with walls that reach 2,400 feet in height. The Wind River flows north through the canyon out of Boysen Reservoir. At the end of the canyon the river oddly changes names midstream to the Bighorn River. This unusual occurrence takes place at a point known as Wedding of the Waters. The road through the canyon provides a nice drive, many pullouts, and 2 picnic areas.