The Great Outdoors at Boysen State Park

OUTDOORS

at Boysen State Park

“ It’s the best family time! You are making life long memories.”

Alyssa Mascorro is referring to the Boysen State Park and all the opportunities for water fun that can be had. She should know. Alyssa has spent her childhood at the lake and is now making new memories with her son, Carter and the rest of their extended family. Three generations come together nearly every week-end during the summer to relax and reconnect with nature.

Carter’s favorite part? In response to that question, the twelveyear-old said, “I love just hanging out with family.”

“You get everyone together,” Alyssa’s brother, Brennen Basse, said, “No video games. No cell phones. The kids just play together. We actually talk.”

Jet skiing, fishing, kayaking, water skiing, tubing, camping, swimming, barbeques – there are plenty of outdoor activities to fill the day! All types of boats can be seen on the water from paddle boats to multi-level house boats.

“You’ll see a packed parking lot,” said Brennen, “but the lake is spread out enough that you can find areas on the lake where you are the only one.”

“It is easy to get on the water with your boat,” Ciciley, Brennen’s wife, added, “At most, you will have one to three cars ahead of you. Nothing like the busier beaches where you have to wait in long lines.”

For ten-year-old Dallon Basse it’s about the thrill rides he gets while tubing. He enthused about going over the big waves while his Aunt Alyssa spoke of going out on the still water with kayaks at sunset. “There really is something for everyone,” Alyssa said. “Even people like our Mom, who doesn’t even get in the water, have a great time.”

“You meet so many people,” said Brennen, “We have made new friends who we now meet up with both at the Boysen and off the water.”

To start planning your own vacation at Boysen State Park and to unplug from your electronics, you can visit wyoparks.wyo.gov.

Boysen State Park is one of the largest in Wyoming and features a swimming beach at Brannon Campground. Visitors can rent cabins at Upper Wind River Campground as well as pitch a tent and park an RV for a small fee at any of the available campgrounds. Boat ramps are located at Brannon, Tough Creek, Lakeside, Fremont and Cottonwood Bay Campgrounds.

The main reservoir offers a privately leased Marina open Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Marina features a lunch/dinner menu for all, ice cream for the kids and a fully stocked bar for the adults! There really is something for everyone!

It’s faster to fly over them

Introducing Wyoming’s practical airport. The fastest way to cross the great open spaces of this wonderful state. And only a one-hour drive from Thermopolis, most of it on the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway. With free parking, short lines and United jet service, you’ll find that flying for vacation or business has never been more efficient or reliable. Visit centralwyomingairport.com or check prices at United.com

Brennen shows his daughter, Dayton, the finer points of fishing Dallon Basse and Cruze Mascorro love the thrill rides on the tubes

Fireworks over Boysen Lake Brennen takes a turn around the lake on water skis