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Guide preview · Sample contentBig Horn County. Find your everyday.
The places, people, and practical details that make a move feel possible. Start exploring what life here could look like.
Big Horn County, Wyoming
A first look at the county guide. This mockup includes sample copy and a practice checklist. Local details and resource links are still being developed.
01 — County highlights
A feel for the place.
A good move starts with a picture of daily life. Here are three ways to begin.
Find your kind of space.
Compare a place close to town with a quieter setting farther out. Think about the drive, the upkeep, and what you want nearby.
Meet the community.
Make time for the library, a local event, and a conversation. The small routines help a new place begin to feel familiar.
02 — Places to live
Find a place that fits.
Start a shortlist, then see how each place feels in person. These sample profiles show how we’ll introduce local communities.
Start here
Basin
Begin with the main streets and surrounding neighborhoods. Compare the places you would shop, work, and spend time with the homes on your list.
Neighborhood walksEveryday errands
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Nearby communities
This section will introduce specific towns and communities after local research. The finished guide will explain what makes each place distinct.
Local profiles to comeSample section
Room to spread out
Outside of town
Compare road access, utility service, internet availability, and travel time before considering a rural property.
Property checklistCommute check
03 — Everyday life
The details make a difference.
Housing & the monthly budget
Compare rent or mortgage costs alongside utilities, insurance, maintenance, and transportation. Dated local price ranges will be added here.
Work & getting connected
Explore employment options and check internet service at a specific address. This space will collect employer and connectivity resources.
Schools & childcare
Build a list around your household’s needs. The final guide will link to school districts, enrollment information, and childcare resources.
Healthcare & everyday services
Check where you would go for routine appointments, prescriptions, groceries, and specialist care. Local directories will be added here.
04 — Things to do
Weekends close to home.
Big Horn County runs from the Bighorn River farm towns up into the Bighorn Mountains, with canyon country and ancient sites in between.
History & museums · Year-round
Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site
Hyattville (Bighorn Mtn foothills)
This Wyoming state park preserves a cliff face covered in prehistoric rock art (petroglyphs and pictographs) dating back 10,000 years. Interpretive trails and signs guide visitors through the bluff's archaeology. The wooded foothills also offer trout fishing and wildlife viewing.
Local tip. Bring binoculars and bug spray for wildlife viewing (elk, deer, eagles). Trails are gravel; sturdy shoes help. Camping and trout fishing are nearby in the forests.
Official site ↗Outdoors · Year-round
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Lovell (Bighorn County)
Bighorn Canyon NRA features steep limestone cliffs along the 71-mile Bighorn Lake reservoir. Outdoor activities include camping, boating and hiking trails like Sullivan Knob that overlook the canyon and water. Wildlife such as bighorn sheep and elk are often seen in this vast dry landscape.
Local tip. Start at the Lovell visitor center, then drive to Devil Canyon Overlook; water and shade are scarce along the rim.
Official site ↗Outdoors · Summer & fall
Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite
Between Shell and Greybull, 5 miles south of US-14
A BLM site where hundreds of dinosaur footprints are pressed into a Middle Jurassic shoreline. A short boardwalk and interpretive signs let you walk right up to the tracks.
Local tip. The access road is gravel and gets slick after rain, so check conditions and bring water since there is no shade.
Official site ↗Scenic drives · Summer & fall
Shell Falls and the Bighorn Scenic Byway
US-14 through Shell Canyon, Bighorn National Forest
US-14 climbs from Shell through a limestone canyon to the top of the Bighorns, passing Shell Falls where the creek drops 120 feet. An interpretive site and short paved paths overlook the falls.
Local tip. The falls overlook is about 15 miles east of Shell and makes a natural halfway stop on a drive to Sheridan.
Official site ↗05 — Your moving guide
One step closer to home.
Try the checklist as you explore the guide. Your checkmarks are for this preview and reset when you leave or change counties.
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06 — A scouting weekend
Visit with a little intention.
A sample itinerary for looking beyond the first impression. Specific local stops will come with the finished guide.
Friday afternoon
Arrive. Walk. Get your bearings.
Choose a base, explore the main streets, and make a short list of areas to revisit.
Saturday
Try on everyday life.
Visit potential neighborhoods, do a grocery run, and drive the routes that would shape your week.
Sunday morning
Leave room for discovery.
Try a local breakfast spot, explore an outdoor area, and write down what felt right—and what needs another look.
07 — Fun facts & local notes
A little local character.
One of twenty-three.
Big Horn County is one of Wyoming’s 23 counties, each with its own communities and local history.
A name with a story.
A short, sourced story about the county’s name and history will go here.
Something only a local knows.
This space is reserved for a local tradition, landmark, or small discovery worth sharing.
08 — Local resources
A few useful starting points.
A home for official links and local directories as we build out each county’s guide.
County & town services
Official offices, utilities, and resident information.
Homes & local employment
Housing resources and places to begin a job search.
Community & the outdoors
Libraries, events, recreation, and ways to meet people.
09 — Common questions
Before you pack a box.
How should I choose where to start?
Begin with your budget, work, and daily needs. Pick a few places to compare, then use a scouting visit to check how the routines would work for you.
Does this guide include current housing or job listings?
Not yet. This is a preview of the guide’s layout and content. Verified local resources and dated information will be added as each county guide is developed.
Can I suggest something for the county guide?
Yes. Send local knowledge, a useful resource, or a correction to support@bluewyoming.com. Include the county name so we can put your suggestion in context.
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