Dubois

Dubois, which has a population of fewer than 1000, is a little town, but it's one of the best in the state for booking a week-long stay at a guest ranch or "dude" ranch close by. Try out ranch life, saddle up for an adventure, cast a line, or sign up for a multi-day horseback riding tour into the wilderness.

Visit the Dubois, the National Bighorn Sheep Center, and the Dubois Museum while you're in town. In the summer, don't forget to attend the Dubois Friday Night Rodeo. Before venturing out to experience the ranching lifestyle, grab a deli sandwich, a slice of pizza, or maybe a steak in town.

Due to its frequently warm temperatures and dry air, Dubois was once called "Never Sweat." Today, this quaint, genuine cowboy community, which is located close to the Absaroka and Wind River Mountains along the Wind River, offers breathtaking natural beauty, nature trails, and ranch activities so that tourists may fully immerse themselves in it.

The opportunity to retrace Butch Cassidy's steps through the streets, into the local store, and into the ancient red stone bank will appeal to history buffs as well. Petroglyphs, teepee circles, and other artifacts left by Native Americans are only a few examples. Dubois is especially exceptional because it is home to one of the largest herds of wild Bighorn sheep in the nation. Elk, deer, and antelope are also frequently spotted nearby.

• Location: Wyoming