It’s Almost Too Easy to Get A Great Shot in Fargo-Moorhead

Cow Mural: Created by local artist @lesleydidthat, this mural is the perfect backdrop to show pride for North Dakota’s agricultural roots.

Broadway Square: No matter the season, Broadway Square is a gorgeous backdrop for photos. The city’s Christmas tree can be found here in the winter, as well as water spouts that are beautifully lit up during summer evenings.

Lights Tunnel: During winter festival Frostival, Mary’s Light Tunnel is a gorgeous space for a picturesque walk. The tunnel goes right along the Red River and is perfect for snowshoeing, hiking or cross-country skiing.

Lindenwood Park Bridge & Red River: This lift bridge crosses over the Red River and brings you from North Dakota into Minnesota. It’s a great place for a fun photo while you are in two states at once. Or hop on a kayak on the river for a different view.

Fargo Theatre Marquee: The most iconic spot in Downtown Fargo, the Fargo Theatre has fantastic performances and movie showings but also makes for a great photo op.

Created by local artist @lesleydidthat, this mural is the perfect backdrop to show pride for North Dakota’s agricultural roots. Photo courtesy of @mkennajoe

For more information on Fargo-Moorhead, visit www.VisitFargoMoorhead.org.

Gateway City Denver Is A Photographer’s Dream

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Sky Terrace: The Anschutz Family Sky Terrace at the museum offers unparalleled views of The Mile High City. The best time to go is a cloudless morning when the museum opens for the day.

16th Street Mall: This mile-long pedestrian promenade is always buzzing with energy. Get a shot of the historic D&F Clocktower on 16th and Arapahoe, or the Denver Pavilions’ 20-foot-high sign.

“I See What You Mean” (aka “The Blue Bear”): Head down to the Colorado Convention Center for a photo beneath this 40-foot-tall sculpture. Position your subject underneath the bear, stand back about 50 feet, point and click. Voila – a true “Only In Denver” photograph.

Confluence Park: Denver was founded at this park, which marks the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek. To get the city skyline in the background, Confluence is best photographed in the afternoon.

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre: Red Rocks is a 9,000-seat amphitheater carved out of 300-foot-high red sandstone monoliths. Snap some shots of the venue and stage, but also get some panoramic pics of Denver and the plains from atop the Amphitheatre.

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Head down to the Colorado Convention Center for a photo beneath the 40-foot-tall “I See What You Mean” (aka “The Blue Bear”) sculpture. Photo courtesy of Visit Denver

For more information on the Official Gateway City of Denver, visit VisitDenver.com.

You’re Sure to Find That Perfect Picture in Cody Yellowstone

Artist Point
Countless people have shot a vacation photo with the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River in the background from Artist Point. And with good reason: Lighting, framing and subject matter all converge to create a hard-to-mess-up photo. While most people believe Thomas Moran painted his famed canvas of the falls from this vantage point, he was actually on the other side of the canyon at the time.

Wapiti Valley
The road from Cody to Yellowstone’s East Gate is full of photo ops with wildlife, geology, history and architecture all represented. Look for elk (also known as wapiti) and other animals, try to spot “Laughing Pig Rock,” check out the oldest ranger station in the world’s first national forest, and learn about Buffalo Bill’s hunting lodge – Pahaska Tepee. Download the TravelStorys app to get a free self-guided tour as you drive through this scenic landscape.

Summit of Dead Indian Pass
While many might not like the name, everyone will appreciate the view. At 8,071 feet above sea level, the summit of Dead Indian Pass offers views of the route the Nez Perce tribe took in 1877 as it attempted to outrun General O.O. Howard and the U.S. Cavalry. Ultimately, just a small portion of the tribe escaped to Canada.

The road from Cody to Yellowstone’s East Gate in Wapiti Valley is full of photo ops with wildlife, geology, history and architecture all represented. Photo courtesy of Cody Yellowstone

For more information on Cody, visit CodyYellowstone.org.

You’ll Capture Truly Insta-Worthy Photos of Casper’s Vistas

Whether you’re looking for a simple selfie moment or an Instagram-worthy photo showing off beautiful scenery or the hike you’re conquering, Casper has it all.

Hike along the rim of Fremont Canyon to encounter a view one might think is only available at the Grand Canyon. Visit the Tate Geological Museum for a photo with a T-Rex or a wooly mammoth named Dee! Head up to Casper Mountain for the best views overlooking the city from sunrise to sunset. Nestled into the mountain is Split Rock, home to one of the most famous, natural-born photo backdrops in town.

Casper has all of this to offer your camera lens, and we haven’t even talked about the North Platte River yet! Here you can see the winding river with mountain peaks in the background, beautiful rainbow trout trophies being held proudly, or downtown history standing tall beside its banks.

The great city of Casper has this and much more for a visitor to find, capture and remember forever.

For more information on Cheyenne, visit VisitCasper.com.

It’s Easy to Snap That Perfect Pic in Wyoming’s Carbon County

Medicine Bow Peak
Hike up the beautiful Medicine Bow Peak Trail for a breathtaking view and the perfect photo op to make all your other hiking friends jealous. This 3.2-mile trail has a moderate to challenging rating due to the incline that gives way to the outstanding view over the Snowy Range.

Saratoga Hot Springs
Relax in the healing waters at the Hobo Hot Springs in Saratoga, Wyoming. With three different natural pools with differing temperatures to choose from, you’ll be able to find the perfect pool for you. And no matter which pool you choose, you’re sure to snap that perfect hot springs photo.

Camping
With just under 15,000 people in Carbon County, our light pollution is low, making way for perfect starry night skies while camping. Set up your tent and your camera for an amazing timelapse photo of our awe-inspiring skies.

Mountain Biking
Carbon County is home to over 2 million acres of public land; finding the perfect mountain biking trail is easy. Due to our dramatic landscapes, finding a flawless backdrop for your mountain biking adventure picture will be a piece of cake.

With just under 15,000 people in Carbon County, our light pollution is low, making way for perfect starry night skies while camping. Set up your tent and your camera for an amazing timelapse photo of the awe-inspiring skies. Photo courtesy of Wyoming’s Carbon County

For more information on Carbon County, visit WyomingCarbonCounty.com.

Get That Perfect Shot of Cheyenne’s Nature and Art

Cheyenne has no shortage of photo opportunities, but here’s the inside scoop to get THE shot you were hoping for:

  1. Sloan’s Lake Sunsets: Cheyenne’s largest urban greenspace perfectly frames the Wyoming sunsets that fill the sky with color all year round.
  2. Middle Crow Creek Inlet at Curt Gowdy State Park: Popular with standup paddleboarders and kayakers for calm water dwarfed under granite rock towers. Hiking the first quarter-mile of the Crow Creek Trail offers a different but equally beautiful perspective of the water.
  3. Chalk Bluff Road: Magical summer evenings provide showstopping images when thunderstorms move east and the golden sun shines from the west over the rolling hills of the plains.
  4. Cheyenne Botanic Gardens: Botany photographers find heaven among the tropical oasis of green in the Grand Conservatory, whimsical land of imagination in the Paul Smith Children’s Village and meandering paths through the outdoor gardens.
  5. Mural Alley: Tucked away in the heart of downtown, this alley is full of building-sized art including a rocking three-story blue bison and art deco-inspired flowers popping with reds and oranges.

Botany photographers find heaven among the tropical oasis of green in the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens’ Grand Conservatory, whimsical land of imagination in the Paul Smith Children’s Village and meandering paths through the outdoor gardens. Photo courtesy of Visit Cheyenne

For more information on Cheyenne, visit Cheyenne.org.