Seminoe to Alcova Scenic Backway
Places to Visit
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Alcova Reservoir and its surrounding lands provide excellent water oriented recreational facilities.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Take U.S. 220 southwest from Casper. Access is from county roads 406 or 407.
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The Miracle Mile is a section of the Platte River known for its Blue Ribbon Trout Fishery.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located on the North Platte River 54 miles southwest of Casper, and 34 miles northeast of Rawlins, and in Carbon County. Access from I-80 via Carbon County Rd. 351. Access from U.S. 220 via Natrona County Hwy 407 and Carbon County roads 291 and 351.
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The North Platte River is a popular fishery that traverses various terrains.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The North Platte River winds north through meadows and sagebrush-covered slopes, past I-80 and along the Fort Steele breaks before reaching Seminoe Reservoir.
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Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge (WY)
Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge lies astraddle of what is known as the Sweetwater Arm of the Pathfinder reservoir.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The refuge is on the North Platte River 47 miles southwest of Casper, WY, in Carbon and Natrona counties. Access is from U.S. 220 via County roads 408 or 410.
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The Seminoe Reservoir is located on the North Platte River above the Seminoe Dam.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Site is 72 miles southwest of Casper and 38 miles north of Sinclair, in Carbon County. Access from I-80 via Carbon County Rd. 351 or from U.S. 220 via Natrona County Hwy. 407 and Carbon County Roads 291 and 351.
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Mountains to the north and rolling hills and sand dunes to the south describe Seminoe State Park.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Seminoe State Park is located 34 miles north of Sinclair, WY (I-80) via county road #351.
