Tensleep, Wyoming is a small ranching community which represents a true example of western lifestyle. Located at the base of the Bighorn Mountains, the area is rich in fertile soil and waterways, which makes it perfect for raising cattle and sheep.

Travelers are always welcomeand will be greeted with friendly smilesby the locals in the spirit of the genuine Wyoming western experience. July visitors may encounter original cattle drives which move through the center of town. Local cowboys (and their horses) have been photographed inside both of the town's two saloons!

The area is full of history and is recognized as being the site of many historic battlegrounds between Indian tribes and the white man. Among those sites are the Bates Battlesite, an engagement in which theArapahoe were defeated by a coalition composed of U.S. troops and the Shoshone. At the Dull Knife site, Dull Knife and Wild Hog were defeated leaving the Bighorn Mountains under the control of the white man. Located a few miles south of Tensleep is the famous site of the Spring Creek Raid. Here, cattle ranchers and sheep herders fought a bloody battle over grazing rights. The event eventually led to the end of the bitter rivalry between cattlemen and sheep ranchers.Scenic wonders ranging from mountain ranges, canyons, pure mountain streams and lakes are everywhere. Expect to see abundant sightings of elk, moose, deer and other forest creatures.

To the southwest of Tensleep, Castle Gardens present unusual stone caricatures of animals, castles and other objects of interest. The Tensleep experience is timeless and terrific.