ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater County is huge. In total, it encompasses 10,491 square miles, making it the eighth-largest county in the county and larger than six states.
As such, there are plenty of places to enjoy, with every resident having their own gem they like going to. Beyond that, the values people have in Sweetwater County can be hidden gems as well, holding on to values that may not be common in other places.
With these ideas in mind, we asked residents, “What is your hidden gem in Sweetwater County?”

Christopher Montagnino
“The petroglyphs! They’re awesome.”
Adalyn Cretsinger
“The sunsets with the mountains.”


Paislee Mackey
“The sunset at the sand dunes.”
Issac Baker
“The top of White Mountain early in the morning.”


Kieran Taylor
“How all the first responders work together.”
Miranda Dicachen
“How we all communicate as a community and work together.”
