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Review & FAQ:

  • How did Ten Sleep get its name?
    • Ten Sleep acquired its name by being “ten sleeps” between two Sioux camps.
  • Where is Ten Sleep located?
    • This cattle and sheep ranching town sits at the western end of the 47-mile Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway, which runs through Bighorn National Forest and the Bighorn Mountains to Buffalo, Wyoming.
  • What makes Ten Sleep a great place to visit?
    • This is the place to experience dude ranching at its finest.
  • What outdoor activities are available in Ten Sleep?
    • Other popular activities include rock and mountain climbing, horseback riding, hiking, boating, and four-wheeling.
  • What winter activities can visitors enjoy?
    • During winter, visitors can snowmobile, ski, snowboard, and ice climb.
  • What is special about the Bighorn Mountains near Ten Sleep?
    • The Bighorn Mountains are visible from Thermopolis to Shell Creek at Signal Cliff, a historic point for Native American smoke signals.
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