Sinks Canyon State Park
At Sinks Canyon State Park, the Popo Agie (pronounced puh-po-sha, meaning Tall Grass River to the Crow Indians) flows into a limestone cavern. The crashing water "sinks" into fissures only to resurface ½ mile downstream in "The Rise," where it reemerges and where huge fish (mainly rainbow and brown trout) swim in the calm pool. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, black bears, golden eagles, moose, mule deer, marmots, and other wildlife wander the grounds. The park is ideal for hiking, camping, and picnicking. Visitors on the observation deck can even toss fish food, for sale on-site, to the residents of The Rise. While fishing isn't allowed in The Rise (or downstream of it to the bridge over Route 131), you can fish everywhere else in the canyon as long as you have a license. The park's visitor center is open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
