I find it amazing that the Snowy Range is still relatively undiscovered. Though small, this area in southeast Wyoming contains some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the West, including dozens of lakes, all lying within several miles of each other. The overall effect on the human spirit is a feeling of vastness and intimacy, spaciousness and intricate beauty. I've often thought that this unique landscape of white quartzite peaks is worthy of being declared a National Monument, though that would of course bring a lot more crowds to the area. For now, enthusiasts come mostly from Laramie, with a few of us visiting from northern Colorado.
Photo: Parry Primrose, white quartzite blocks, and the cliffs of Medicine Bow Peak; Snowy Range, WY; July 15, 2013
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