Driving Interstate 80 Offers Beautiful Landscapes
Adventure, Wide-Open Spaces Attract Newcomers
Bicyclists in Sweetwater Have Plenty of Adventure Opportunities
Burgers, Steaks on the Menu in Sweetwater County Restaurants
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Driving Interstate 80 Offers Beautiful Landscapes

Driving along I-80 brings more than just a way to get from Point A to Point B. Along the way, travelers are greeted with some stunning, naturally occurring rock formations.

Adventure, Wide-Open Spaces Attract Newcomers

Dr. Melinda Poyer and her family didn't just move up in the world when they left West Palm Beach for Rock Springs.

Bicyclists in Sweetwater Have Plenty of Adventure Opportunities

Wyoming is rugged country, and there’s no better way to see it than from the seat of a bike.

Burgers, Steaks on the Menu in Sweetwater County Restaurants

Burgers and steaks are on the menu in a big way in Sweetwater County.

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Sweetwater County, WY At a Glance

Get the basics about Sweetwater County, WY, in this video narrated with area facts.

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Quality of Life in Sweetwater County, WY

Sweetwater County in southwestern Wyoming is home to 10,500 square miles of high desert adventure and offers excellent recreation opportunities, affordable housing and a variety of cultural activities. Rock Springs is the largest city in Sweetwater County while the second largest, Green River, is the county seat. Mining is the major industry in Sweetwater County, while coal and oil are also in big supply. The average annual wage throughout the region is $50,000. Sweetwater County has a diverse citizen population, with more than 50 nationalities making up its 32,000 residents.
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Six Cool Things About Sweetwater County
Wyoming photography The Local Color Art and Gift Gallery Co-op has the largest collection of Wyoming photography on display, along with large accumulations of other artistic works. The gallery FULL ARTICLE
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Sweetwater County Becomes Major Energy Player
Sweetwater County has been an energy player since the railroad transformed Rock Springs into a hub for coal mining after the Civil War. What’s going on now makes those heady, early days look FULL ARTICLE
Culture
Sweetwater Events Complex Offers Roaring Entertainment
For over 30 years, the Sweetwater Events Complex has been host to everything from rodeos and weddings to gun shows and estate auctions. “We have multiple venues on over 320 acres,” says FULL ARTICLE
Burgers, Steaks on the Menu in Sweetwater County Restaurants
Burgers and steaks are on the menu in a big way in Sweetwater County. Take the Shamrock Burger at Grub's Drive-In in Rock Springs. Made with two FULL ARTICLE
Sweetwater County: Fun for Outdoorsmen of All Kinds
Wyoming is known throughout the country as a great place for many different outdoor recreational activities. Sweetwater County, located in the FULL ARTICLE
Sweetwater County Offers a Diverse Sampling of Restaurants
Sweetwater County locals are sure to find something pleasing to their palates among the area's diverse sampling of restaurants, whether they are FULL ARTICLE
Hospitals, Care Centers Serve Sweetwater County
With a variety of health care options in the community, Sweetwater County residents can enjoy convenient access to hospitals and care centers. FULL ARTICLE

Digital Magazine

Read the 2010 edition of Images Sweetwater County magazine sponsored by the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Sweetwater County magazine on your computer screen.
New Shops, Businesses Revive Rock Springs Character
Golf Courses, Parks Create Quality Green Spaces
Sweetwater County's Cuisine Hits the Spot
Rock Springs Is a Recreation Destination
Sweetwater Memorial Undergoes Major Expansion

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The Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of the Sweetwater County area business community. A variety of programs meet member needs and promote community growth. Join the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce here.

Our Photo Blog

  • Stuff to Do in Sweetwater County, Wyoming While documenting Sweetwater County, WY for Images of Sweetwater magazine our photographer captured these images.

    Dinosaurs thundered across the open space of Wyoming tens of millions of years before human beings. They're long gone now, but you can see five life-size replicas of these hulking creatures at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs at the WWCC Natural History Museum including this cast of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

    An antelope near the Green River that flows through Firehole Canyon, south of Rock Springs and Green river, then on south to the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area that is a mecca for sportsman, campers, hikers, floaters, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors.

    Historically Rock Springs is known as the "Gateway to the West" and our magnificent high desert scenery is punctuated by dramatic rock formations that dot the landscape. The Palisades rock formations just west of Green River.
    Dawn on the self-guided Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop Tour, runs on gravel roads for roughly 23 miles starting atop of White Mountain in Green River, Wyoming, and ending in north central Sweetwater County. The wild horse population varies from year to year depending on how many horses the U.S. Department of the Interior rounds up periodically to cull the herd.
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