Kemmerer–Star Valley
Around Kemmerer–Star Valley
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Kemmerer–Star Valley
“Fossil City”
A valley of stars and fossil dreams.
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Welcome to Kemmerer–Star Valley, where the high desert meets the mountains. Whether you're here for the fossils, the fishing, or just the quiet, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story.
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The room
One room for everyone around Kemmerer–Star Valley. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Fossil Butte National Monument Famous for its 50-million-year-old fossil fish and the visitor center's working quarry.
- Elk Antler Arch World's largest elk antler arch, spanning the main street of Afton.
- Salt River Blue-ribbon trout stream running through Star Valley.
- Kemmerer Dinosaur Museum Small museum with local dinosaur fossils and a working prep lab.
- Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Wetlands and sagebrush for birds, moose, and pronghorn.
- Bridger-Teton National Forest Sprawling forest with camping, hiking, and snowmobiling.
- Outdoors Fly fishing the Salt River
- Outdoors Hiking the Wyoming Range
- With kids Visit the elk antler arch in Afton
- With kids Explore Fossil Butte visitor center
- Evenings Line dancing at local bars
- Evenings High school football games
- Locals love Small-town diners
- Locals love Trout streams
Through the year
- Kemmerer Fossil Fest June Celebrates the area's fossil heritage with quarry tours, kids' activities, and a street fair.
- Lincoln County Fair August The county fair in Afton with livestock shows, rodeo, carnival, and 4-H exhibits.
- Star Valley Arts Festival July Local artists and crafters gather in Afton for a weekend of music, art, and food.
- Cokeville Rodeo July Small-town rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, and a community barbecue.
- Kemmerer Daze August Community celebration with a parade, live music, and family games in the park.
High desert with cold winters and mild summers. The best time to be out is summer, when the mountains are green and the rivers are full. Best: June through September, when days are warm and nights are cool.
Talk like a local
- “The Valley”
- Star Valley, the broad valley around Afton.
- “The Arch”
- Afton's elk antler arch, a local landmark.
- “Up the canyon”
- Heading into the mountains, often for hiking or hunting.
- “Huckleberry”
- A term for anything sweet or delightful, from the local huckleberries.
Getaways
- Evanston Historic railroad town with the Uinta County Museum and Bear River State Park.
- Logan Cache Valley's college town with Logan Canyon, Utah State University, and the American West Heritage Center.
- Rock Springs Western Wyoming hub with the Rock Springs Historical Museum and nearby Flaming Gorge.
- Pinedale Gateway to the Wind River Range and the Museum of the Mountain Man.
Local flavour
Rooting for Denver Broncos (NFL), Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Rockies (MLB), Utah State Aggies (NCAA), Wyoming Cowboys (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Beef steak Ranch-raised beef is a staple.
- Trout Caught fresh from the Salt River and area streams.
- Huckleberry pie A local favourite from wild berries.
- Star Valley cheese Dairy product from the valley's creameries.
Where people go
- Dude ranches Guest ranches offering horseback riding and western experiences.
- Fossil quarries Fossil Butte National Monument and private dig sites.
- Mountain trails Hiking and snowmobiling in the Wyoming Range.
- Small-town diners Classic roadside eateries in Kemmerer, Afton, and Alpine.
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Nearby
Every areaEvanstonWyomingHigh desert, high heartLoganUtahMountain views, Aggie prideRock SpringsWyomingBig skies, open lands, and a warm Western welcomeBrigham CityUtahWhere peaches and pioneers meet.PinedaleWyomingWhere the Wind Rivers touch the sky.Montpelier–Soda SpringsIdahoWhere the water fizzes and the berries are sweet.OgdenUtahWhere the mountains meet the rails.HeberUtahWhere the mountains meet the sky.
Lincoln County, WY. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.