The Wyoming Range is a mountain range located in western

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. It is a range of the

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that runs north-south near the western edge of the state. Its highest peak is Wyoming Peak, which stands at above sea-level. The range is sometimes referred to as The Wyomings. The vast majority of the range is public land administered by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Bridger-Teton National Forest and is a popular destination for hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, hunting, and other activities. The range contains numerous lakes and developed campgrounds, in addition to many wild and primitive areas. The closest towns to the range include Big Piney, Marbleton, La Barge, and Kemmerer. A branch of the

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known as the Lander Road traverses the mountain range. The cutoff offered emigrants a shorter travel option. Numerous grave sites and historical markers can be found relating to the trail. The range is not to be confused with the

Salt River Range The Salt River Range is a mountain range in western Wyoming. The 56 mile long range forms the eastern boundary of Star Valley as well as the western boundary of the Greys River valley. The highest point is Mount Fitzpatrick at . See also * L ...

, which runs closely parallel to the Wyoming Range on its western side. The two ranges are separated by

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that flows north through the Star Valley into the Snake River. The

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voted March 25, 2009, to grant wilderness status to two million acres (8,000 km²) of public land in nine states. The Omnibus Public Land Management Act, which had already been passed by the Senate, was approved in the House by a 285-to-140 vote. It was signed into law March 30 by President

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. The legislation included the Wyoming Range Legacy Act, which shields of the Wyoming Range from future oil and gas leasing. Leases that were issued in the withdrawal area prior to passage of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act were not affected by the legislation.

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The Wyoming Range, Wyoming's Hidden Gem
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