About this city
Also known as: Home of 56 Nationalities
Rock Springs is an expansive, industrious city located in southwestern Wyoming's Sweetwater County, historically defined by its rich coal and trona mining industries. The discovery of a reliable saline-free spring and massive coal veins made it an essential refueling stop for the transcontinental railroad in the late 19th century. Famously praised for its extreme cultural diversity, immigrants from 56 distinct nations arrived here to work the mines, earning it the lasting title of 'Home of 56 Nationalities'. It provides excellent access to the high-desert wonders of the region.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Spot herds of wild horses along the Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop, photograph the massive wind-blown sand dunes at Killpecker Sand Dunes, and view ancient petroglyphs at White Mountain.
