Get out of the house: Vedauwoo State Park

140810-F-GZ967-018 As the sun sets on Vedauwoo State Park, people are offered a plethora of colors as they light up the darkening sky. The park is just 27 miles away from F.E. Warren and can provide an escape from the daily life of being an Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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Get out of the house: Vedauwoo State Park

140810-F-GZ967-005 Airman 1st Class AJ Kettinger, 30th Airlift Squadron, and Siobhan Lynch, 90th Medical Group, take in the view from one of the plateaus of Vedauwoo State Park, Wyo., Aug. 10. Vedauwoo offers beginner climbing near the base of the rock formations that do not require gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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Get out of the house: Vedauwoo State Park

140810-F-GZ967-015 Airman 1st Class Siobhan Lynch, 90th Medical Group, takes in the view Aug. 10 as the sun sets over Vedauwoo State Park. As the sun sets, Vedauwoo becomes a great place to view the stars over the Wyoming sky. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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Get out of the house: Vedauwoo State Park

140810-F-GZ967-002 Vedauwoo State Park offers more than 10-square miles of forested land to explore. Many hiking trails weave through the area and vary in length, from short trails at three-tenths of a mile to the longest trails at just over three miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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Get out of the house: Vedauwoo State Park

Published Aug. 12, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle
90th Missile Wing Public Affairs

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Vedauwoo State Park is a secluded, rocky oasis in southeastern Wyoming. Located just 27 miles west of F.E. Warren, Vedauwoo is a close escape for those looking to leave the dorms and explore the outdoors.

Entrance into Vedauwoo costs $4 for daily use, and the park offers a host of activities to participate in, including hiking, mountain biking and camping.

The campgrounds are open May 15 through Nov. 1. The grounds can accommodate recreational vehicles, though there are no hook-ups, and has an area for tent camping.

The main attraction of Vedauwoo lies in its ability to attract those who wish to conquer its rocky hills. From beginners to experienced climbers, Vedauwoo has something to offer everyone.

Bouldering is a dangerous activity and in order to make it to the top of Vedauwoo and return safely to the bottom, climbing gear is required. Airmen should fill out an Air Force form 4391, High-Risk Activities Worksheet, if they intend to participate in the climbing at Vedauwoo.