The Shell Falls Interpretive Site, located in the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming, offers visitors a chance to experience the dramatic beauty of Shell Falls. We stopped here during our Trans North America (Maryland, USA to Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada) overland road trip on the way from Devil's Tower to Yellowstone. The powerful waterfall cascades over 120 feet of granite, creating a stunning spectacle. The site features a visitor center with informative displays about the area's geology, paleontology, and ecology. A short, well-maintained trail leads to viewing platforms that provide excellent vantage points of the falls. The surrounding landscape is equally impressive, with rugged canyons, diverse plant life, and opportunities for...
Read moreAbsolutely beautiful! If you are passing through the area either visiting Bighorn or just going over the mountains, I recommend a stop. It is gorgeous and relaxing after those steep mountain switchbacks. It would have gotten a 5 if the interpretive center was open, but staffing limitations prevented it, I understand. We stopped here twice, once each way and...
Read moreBeautiful display of nature without having to die from exhaustion climbing the place. Magnificent waterfalls, rushing water with overhang patios to admire the natural beauty. While only a layover it was worth the visit! A salute to the NPS rangers mannong the post with no electricity or heat! Even though its mid June, its still cold at...
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