Star Valley, Wyoming, Recreation

Plethora Of Recreation Amenities Adds Appeal To Star Valley Real Estate

Where the Snake, Greys, and Salt River meet, one should expect superior recreation potential. And that’s just what Star Valley delivers to owners of Star Valley real estate. Palisades Reservoir and the town of Alpine at the northernmost tip of Star Valley see thousands of boaters and fishermen each year. Star Valley real estate owners make it their business to know water levels and hatching patterns as they play along the landscape pulling in Cutthroat Trout, German Browns, Brookies, Rainbows, and Mackinaw. Water skiing and jet skiing seem to be the reason Palisades Reservoir exists, and the shallow waters are warm and inviting.

The Greys River runs along the Salt River Range on the east side of the highway and the entire region south of Alpine benefits from the water. That is to say, farmers still “make hay while the sun shines”. The small communities scattered along Star Valley, south of Alpine, have a distinctly rural and western agenda. National forest surrounds the idyllic Star Valley real estate. Horseback riding and zipping around the wilderness roads by ATV keep non-farming Star Valley real estate owners busy. In fact many of Star Valley inhabitants are snowbirds who maximize the summer recreation and head south in the fall.

Winters in Star Valley can be cold. Altitudes vary between 5,600 and 7,000 feet. Snowmobilers don’t seem to mind the 500 inches of snowfall a year. They buzz about throughout the winter. This destination is consistently recognized as among the top in the nation for miles of winter sports trails. A snowshoe or cross-country ski along the icy Greys River also satisfies the leisure pursuits for some Star Valley real estate owners.

Many active amusements have an outlet in this scenic region of far western Wyoming. Besides motor sports Star Valley is truly calm. Camping is a common activity. Star Valley and Jackson Hole real estate owners hike with family and friends into the back country; and hunters stalk through the forests to bring out wild game trophies. Moose, elk, mule deer, mountain lions and bears make Star Valley. Waterfowl – Sandhill cranes, Trumpeter swans, ducks and geese – thrive in the valuable wetlands. Many Star Valley real estate owners find as much joy watching the parade of wildlife as they do filling their freezers with savory game meats. Afton also has one of the world’s only cold water geysers, which provides a gushing show during the summer.

Perhaps the biggest indicator of Star Valley community’s character is the Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo, with its motto: let freedom ring. This is a "don’t miss" event for locals and owners of Star Valley real estate owners. Everyone rallies to watch the kids show off their summer projects – from quilting and baking to sheep, horses, goats and cattle. And adults love to lend support by bidding on the animals at the fair auction. This is Star Valley, Wyoming, tradition at its finest. Parades, rodeo, demolition derby and community dinners are a great place to catch up, get a bit rowdy, eat some greasy fair food, and relax.

Although Alpine, in the north, is home to most of Star Valley's interesting restaurants and nightlife, a few eateries exist in other Star Valley towns. Typically, Star Valley families head out to the latest high school band or choral concert and football and basketball games. Some second home owners among Star Valley real estate integrate into this community scene; others find pleasure in the recreation and private novelty of their mountain hideaway.