The Northeastern corner of WY is a special place in the world and we're real proud to call it home. If you're looking for a quieter, more simple way of life, you're in the right place. If you're looking for someplace unique to visit that you'll remember for a lifetime, then this is the place for you. Come on by and visit — you may find you don't want to leave!
Life in Moorcroft and the surrounding area is a quiet, peaceful one. The folks are friendly and the living is good — real people not caught up in the city grind, but making their way through life like it used to be: honest, true, with a spirit of helping your neighbor.
The area is beautiful and offers a variety of terrain to suit your liking. The cost of living is reasonable and affordable — compared to some places, it's downright cheap. It's beautiful, rugged, and comes with a full four seasons, with average temperatures ranging from 11°F to 85°F.
The people are friendly, hard-working, and kind-hearted. They'll let you be, but will be there in a hurry to lend a hand. The schools are good and there's a large choice of places to worship. Moorcroft and the surrounding area is a great place to call home!
The area around NE Wyoming is a major source of natural resources for our country. There are several large companies with major projects in the area. Industries such as coal, oil, and natural gas are booming, and the companies at the forefront of each have headquarters nearby.
These industries are the largest employers in the area and they're known to have open positions regularly — offering high pay and benefits, with many positions turning into careers. The railroad industry is still thriving here too, offering the potential of a high-paying career.
Of course there are several other industries like tourism, hospitality, retail, professional services, health & medical, education, and construction. Shoot, if you ever wanted to be a cowboy, there are a few ranches in the area always looking for a good hand. Just be ready to work hard!
If you find yourself passin' through the area and you'd like to stay a spell, we've got a place for you — including a couple of options you may not have thought of before. (Ever stay in a tipi?)
Just need a quiet place to lay your head for a night or two? Got it. Planning on doing some full-scale exploring of the area? You're all set. You'll find plenty of motels and hotels, along with bunkhouses, cabins, and houses. How would you like to stay in your own 16' Native American tipi with a view of Devils Tower?
If you're seeing the country by RV or motorcycle, there are quite a few RV parks and campgrounds in the area. They're mighty friendly and they'll make you real comfortable. It's "God's Country" in these parts — come on out and spend a little while enjoying it.
Moorcroft and the surrounding areas — including the Black Hills — have some of the most spectacular natural and man-made destinations in the country. If you enjoy the great outdoors, then you're going to love it around here.
First on the list is Devils Tower. Some folks come and make an entire vacation out of exploring the area, climbing the Tower, and discovering the beauty of the Nation's first National Monument. Just a short ride away are Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial — and on your way over, why not stop in Deadwood and see where ol' Wild Bill Hickok lived and died.
And then there's big game & turkey hunting, fishing & ice fishing at Keyhole Reservoir, hiking, golfing, rodeos, snowmobiling, motorcycle riding, horseback riding, and a whole bunch more.
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