Ranchester, WY

Ranchester is a small Wyoming town along US Highway 14, about 12 miles northeast of Sheridan. Most visitors pass through on the route between Interstate 90 and Yellowstone, while locals make quick trips to Sheridan for services. The town sits in the Tongue River valley with views of the Bighorn Mountains, experiencing typical northern plains weather with hot summers and cold winters. The historic 1906 Occidental Hotel still operates downtown, marking Ranchester's railroad heritage.