Shirley Basin
Shirley Basin in central Wyoming is a high-desert basin known for wide-open skies, wildlife migration, and historic routes. It's a destination for eagle watching, flyfishing, and rangeland riding.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse County |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 42.45 |
| Longitude | -106.55 |
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7:13 PM LOCAL TIMEShirley Basin lies in the arid heart of central Wyoming, a vast <u>-north-to-south</u> expanse of sagebrush steppe and remnant grasslands. Once part of larger elk and pronghorn migrations, the basin is today a quiet crossroads with a stark, high-desert landscape. Visitors come here for dramatic vistas, wildlife viewing—especially raptors and pronghorn—and access to backcountry riding and dispersed hunting. The basin is dotted with historic ruts and transcontinental routes, with minimal services but clear skies and open horizons. Activities are primarily outdoor-focused: trailless hiking, flyfishing in seasonal streams, and static photography of frontier landscapes.
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