Wyoming Sunrise
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April 18, 2025
"Sunrise on the prairie!"
Teri Stephens
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Teri Stephens
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Featured Images
"Stunningly beautiful sunrise from Powell, Wyoming."
Joann Cross
Powell
"Serene Sunday Mornin' blessings Wyoming. The Meadowlarks began singin' outside of Thermop yesterday."
Mark Harvey
Outside of Thermopolis
"Another beautiful spring morning here on Crow Creek Road, Fairview, Wyoming."
Mike Sanchez
Fairview
"My dog and I stopped to visit our favorite cow when this tractor and recently plowed field caught my eye. This was about 7 minutes before the sun peeked over the horizon."
Tonya Mathews
Cody
"Beautiful sunrise from my little town of Thermopolis. Have a wonderful day!"
Lesleigh Ann Schaefer
Thermopolis
"Beautiful end to a cold snowy morning. Off Horse Creek in Cheyenne."
Brenda K. Keller
Cheyenne
"We had a gorgeous, albeit frosty morning in Parkman today."
Kristen Marcus
Parkman
"Foggy bottom."
Marianne Gambill
Wapiti Valley
"The soft hues of orange and blue blended seamlessly, a perfect reflection of the calm and vastness that define life out here. It's moments like this that remind us of the simple, profound beauty in the everyday."
The Johnsons
Carpenter
"Good morning."
Ed Schreiner
Torrington
"This morning's sunrise over the McCullough Peaks northeast of Cody. Another beautiful start to another great day in Wyoming."
Mike Roberts
Northeast of Cody
"Sunrise coming over marina at Keyhole State Park while the fog covers the lake."
Mike Busking
Keyhole State Park
"Morning sunrise over a herd we trailed to winter pasture. About 60 miles in two days, and there were around 700."
Jenn Marquiss
Johnson County
"What could be better than the sun rising over the Bighorn Mountains, 100 head of cavvy horses and 60 head of first calf heifers?"
Steve Cerroni
Lovell
"Moonset over Little Rock Creek Canyon at sunrise, Beartooth Mountains."
Jim Ingram
Clark
Today’s Wyoming sunrise was captured by Jone Sampson. Jone writes, "Sunrise in Bedford, WY."
Jone Sampson
Bedford
"Residents in danger of being beamed up!!"
Tebra Morris
Carbon County
"I always marvel at the beauty of the Wyoming State Capitol. This morning, it was particularly beautiful posed against the backdrop of the rising sun. I captured this as I was walking to my office in the Herschler Building. It is going to be a great day!"
Chris Wolf
Cheyenne
"I awoke to some of our ridiculous Wyoming wind but God softened the blow for me when he showed me this beauty!"
Diane Miller
Cheyenne
"I love Wyoming sunrises. The moon is just a splendid sight on a crisp almost spring morning in Burlington."
Julie Michaels
Burlington
"Love how the colors accent the different types of clouds. Taken from south of Laramie looking towards the Snowy Range Mountains."
Sue Kersey
South of Laramie
"The morning is my favorite time of day. The sky was absolutely gorgeous as the sun rose to say good morning."
Ken Winslow
Whispering Hills
"Sunrise over goose decoys! Sunrise east of Torrington, waiting for shooting light."
John R Wilson
East of Torrington
"I don't know if it was the sunrise or the wind that took my breath away!"
Mike Palmer
Near Harmony
"The sunrise always reminds me of my mother who saw beauty in the simplest things people and places no matter how brilliant or plain and unassuming they were. One of her greatest joys was a beautiful sunrise and sunset!"
Vanessa Woodin
Cheyenne
"Antelope taking in a chilly, snow-kissed sunrise peaking through the clouds on a ridge near Saratoga."
Quinn Marshall
Near Saratoga
"Comforting to have a pile of hay for the critters with all the cold and snow. And a bright moon this morning."
Wendy Hutchinson
Weston
"Sunrise over Sheep Mountain near Centennial."
Sharon Barber
Near Centennial
"Watching the sky burn with color, I felt a deep sense of peace. The mountains stood dark against the fire of morning, a reminder of Wyoming’s raw beauty."
Francis Grupp
Alpine
"Amazing way to start the day seeing this gorgeous sunrise over Sheep Mountain, also known as Sleeping Indian."
Rosanne Zapp
Jackson
"Every morning I look out over the playground as I start my day at Wyoming Indian Elementary School. I think this is a wonderful representation of the beauty of Wyoming and the Wind River Indian Reservation."
Morag Keller
Ethete
"I could set my clock to my horses daily routine of bringing themselves to the barn every morning for their breakfast. My old Paint is always the first one to meet me at the barn."
Heather McLaughlin
Upton
"Sunrise cowboy style. Early morning gather."
Amy Connelley
Wheatland
"Jim Mountain in Wapiti Valley, recently covered by 27 inches of snow, is warmed by sunrise, which hasn’t been seen in several days."
Larry Hannan
Wapiti
"We had an incredible sunrise this morning in Fairview, WY. No filter. The colors compensated for the cold."
Tiffani Decker
Fairview
"Sunrise from South Fork! Love my Wyoming sunrise!!"
Gary Hogeboom
South Fork
"This view is looking down our driveway to the east. I always know when there is a brilliant and beautiful sunrise because the bright orange glow will sneak in and around the blinds we have on our front window."
Greg Davidson
Cheyenne
"As beautiful as this image is, the camera could not adequately record the stunning vision from Upper Warm Springs above Dubois this morning."
Tiffany Novotny
Upper Warm Springs above Dubois
"Another beautiful sunrise looking towards the Salt River Range here on Crow Creek Road."
Mike Sanchez
Fairview
"Photo taken looking east from US 26 just outside of Guernsey. I love that we have such beautiful sunrises. So fortunate to see these regularly."
Tesha Frederick
Guernsey
"Love the vastness of the sunrises here, it seems to wrap around our house for a 360° view of color. "
Chris Galvez
west of Cheyenne
"Sun dogs and hungry bulls. -40 wind chill."
KJ Lawson
Garrett
"Beautiful sunrise looking out over Sleeping Indian in Jackson. The view never gets old. Blessed."
Steve Pecha
Jackson
"I live in Denver and my boyfriend, David, lives in Casper and we meet here often to hunt, hike and soak in Saratoga hobo pools. When you see a sunrise such as this, spanning the entire horizon, you believe the day holds infinite blessings and possibilities."
Melinda Redenius
Riverside
"Another glorious day in Wyoming, waiting for the snow and the arctic blast. Taken from my back porch in Granite Springs near Cheyenne."
John Davis
Granite Springs near Cheyenne
"This is the sunrise from this morning. Taken near Daniel, WY. Freezing fog created a surreal view of the sun."
Nancy Shaffer
Daniel
"Sunrise over La Bonte Creek, Converse County, Wyoming. January 8, 2025. (my birthday)"
Kellie Clausen
La Bonte Creek
"I had never seen anything like this before. It was surreal."
Sandy Gabel
Cheyenne
"Taken on 1/7/25 on Lake DeSmet. Heaven on earth!"
Sal Crivello
Lake DeSmet
"Here is a sunrise taken from the Golf Club at Devils Tower in Hulett, Wyoming."
Shawn Stutzman
Hulett
"This was taken in Jackson Hole on Thursday morning. It was a long exposure, 60 seconds, and the temperature was -15. Long exposures hurt at that temperature! I'm a Wilson resident and daily reader. Cheers."
John Buckley
Jackson Hole
“I’m always in awe of the beauty of God’s art work in our Wyoming skies, but this one was just breathtaking! Such a blessing to live in the greatest state in the nation!”
Amy LeSatz
Wheatland
“Drinking coffee, watching the world wake up, beginning with the sky.”
Eleanor Gipson
Dubois
"-16 this morning in Auburn."
Gary Shaw
Auburn
"The morning sky was a gorgeous peach sherbet with thick ropes of frost on the trees, awakening a chilly day ahead."
Julie Chiumento
Etna
"While having my morning coffee, I was thinking about the recent loss of a dear friend and a personal family issue. I asked God to give me a sign that she was with him and that he would watch over my family member. This sunrise began. I saw the cross first thing in the sunrise and believe he answered me."
Charla Goe
Pinedale
"The ray to heaven from the land of Goshen."
Wayne Thornburg
Hawk Springs
"The Christmas postcard I've been waiting for, taken through the front window, with my cellphone this chilly morning."
Danny Sanchez
Cheyenne
A dramatic and colorful sunrise over the north end of the Snowy Range felt like a promising start to 2025.
Danny Burau
North of Saratoga
Wonderful start to another day and a brand new year.
Madeline Logan-Davis
Laramie
"Looking at the South Dakota border."
Tony Krekeler
Weston County
First day of the year sunrise from our home in Saratoga looking east at the Medicine Bow mountains.
Faith Wainwright
Saratoga
"I like the suspended cotton candy clouds, the sunken fog in the hollows, and how the veiled sun warms the entire vista."
Jim Fernen
Monroe Run in Swanton, Maryland
I love this old windmill across the road and the sunrises we have in Goshen County. A wonderful end to 2024, welcome 2025.
Rob Dickerson
Goshen County
Sunrise was vibrant and so beautiful on a winter cold day. Love the wide open spaces of this beautiful sunrise.
Maria Anselmi Bancroft
Cora, Wyoming
Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Judy Morrison in Ten Sleep.
Judy Morrison
Washakie County
"Beautiful morning next to an amazing animal!"
Chris Delay
Hot Springs State Park
Today's bonus out-of-state sunrise was captured by Joe Grote at Kahala Beach on Oahu. Joseph writes, "This is a 2 min walk from our house where we have lived for 52 years. I have recently subscribed to Cowboy State Daily and enjoy the sunrise photos as well as the outdoor articles. Please keep up the good work."
Joe Grote
Oahu
Winter sunrises are my favorites, the air is crisp and all the colors are so vibrant! Wyoming skies are some of the brightest and clearest I’ve ever seen in person. Love my WyHoming!
Ike Lynn
Morton, Wyoming
Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Donald Fernau at Togwotee Pass in Teton County.
Donald Fernau
Togwotee Pass
This is the sunrise on Christmas Eve in Alta, WY. We love every morning on the westside of the Grand Tetons, but this sunrise was particularly beautiful.
Gari Cheever
Alta, Wyoming
"Sunrise in Tok, Alaska, at 11:30am. Could be a mothership as we have drone issues also."
Daniel Wentz
Tok, Alaska
The Winds have been hosting some amazing sunrises as we reach the Winter Solstice. My neighbors keep us all in good cheer with their annual Christmas lights!
Mindi Crabb
Pinedale
"Looking south from Sundance, Wyoming."
Patricia Frolander
Crook County
"South Park sunrise in Jackson. Winter is really here!"
John Hamon
Teton County
Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Michael Busking in Marshall, Wyoming.
Michael Busking
Albany County
Sunrise from southeast of Oral, South Dakota in Fall River County looking northwest at the Black Hills of South Dakota enjoying the morning alpine glow in the sky and then on the Harney Peak Range.
Steve Schelske
Southeast of Oral, South Dakota
Sharing this scene with others is a pleasure, even though it is not of a view within the majestic ranges of Wyoming, it does depict an appealing morning sunrise scene.
Gary Hitt
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
As the first rays of the day hit Heart Mountain, it really made it stand out against the dark sky.
Mike Roberts
Between Cody and Powell
Trek of the Cold Moon, 2024. Unfortunately the moon never did line up with main street for what would have been an amazing picture.
Karl Brauneis
Lander
"Sunrise in the Jonah Field just south of Pinedale. One of the many reasons I love the oilfield."
Colton DeCroo
Sublette County
Having been born and lived in Wyoming my first 30 years, I love getting your 'paper' to read every morning. I really like the scenery & sunrise pics. Now, living in the AZ desert for 50 years, I want to show you we have fantastic sunrises also. From my back porch on Dec 10.
Richard Mangis
Arizona
This sunrise is taken on Hoe Creek Ranch in southern Campbell County. Beautiful fall morning for an early morning walk!
Jerry Geer
Campbell County
"Gorgeous sunrise view of the Tetons from our home near the Jackson airport. Rhonda, my wife, took the picture and said 'this is why we live here!'"
Roger Groves
Teton County
The beauty of the morning never ceases to move my heart.
Eleanor Gipson
From the banks of the Wind River in Dubois
It was a little chilly this morning!!! Weather station said it was 0.1 degrees when I took this photo.
Chris Corley
Cokeville
Classic winter sunrise on a cold morning south of Jackson.
Sonja Sharkey
Teton County
"This photo was taken during a crisp, silent 4 degree morning while sitting in a makeshift duck blind, drinking bad coffee with good friends. The fiery display over the Salt River Range in contrast with the hoar frost, ice fog, and faceted snow makes this moment a special reward for the dedicated waterfowler."
Ed Douglas
Star Valley
Green River Lakes Sunrise. December 7, 2024 One for the ages…
Dave Bell
Sublette County
Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Wayne Hughes in Jackson.
Wayne Hughes
Jackson
Glorious sunrise over the Black Hills of northeast Wyoming.
Laurie Tucker
Northeast Wyoming
Sunrise over Whitefish Montana. I grew up in Riverton as a boy. A little homesick every time I drive through. My GSP and I are out every morning. Keep the news coming.
Craig Kemp
Whitefish, Montana
This photo was taken west of Lake DeSmet, Buffalo Wy by Dan Gay. I enjoy reading my daily cowboy news.
Dan Gay
Lake DeSmet
Almost Robert-Service-Cold here this morning in Western Wyoming, but the scenery is pretty great from the Bridger-Teton Forest out looking for the Wily Wapiti!
Chuck Harris
Jackson
"I live in Atlanta, Georgia, but am visiting my son here in Gillette for Thanksgiving. Stunned every morning by the amazing sunrise."
Steve Dusek
Gillette
"This was a sunrise looking from base of Laramie Peak towards Wheatland with early morning fog in distance."
Mike Morgan
Platte County
"Good morning from Ranchester and the Tongue River Valley!"
Christa Branch
Ranchester
Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Dale Adams about 10 miles west of Riverton. Dale says he loves "the beauty of the color and line of light."
Dale Adams
Fremont County
Here’s a cold clear morning on the Green River looking at the wind river mountains. Taken near Daniel.
Brian Gray
Daniel
Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Kristen Marcus. Kristen writes, "The foggy sunrise over Parkman, Wyoming."
Kristen Marcus
Parkman
"I’m from Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. This was taken about 6 miles north of Pine Bluffs looking east."
Dillon Daugherty
Pine Bluffs
"I saw this lovely sunrise from my back deck in Buffalo today."
Marcy Schueler
Buffalo
This sunset created a “must stop to appreciate the moment” effect along the Salt River in Alpine on November 13th; our own ability to experience the divine occurs in nature. Preserve and protect our river corridors, beautiful vistas, and wilderness areas; the intricacies and wonder of our great creator are all around us in the smallest and most sensitive of details.
Karen Zahn-Anderson
Alpine
"Driving to work and looked in my mirror and had to stop and get this picture looking south towards Riverside/Encampment."
Robin Reinhardt
Carbon County
Sunrise over the Tetons, taken in Alta, Wyoming from my porch.
Mike Malloy
Alta, Wyoming
Sunrise in the Big Laramie River Valley.
Clay Thompson
Albany County
"Sunrise photo of Laramie Peak on Esterbrook Road out of Douglas."
Stacy Hessler
Douglas
"Driving down to SLC the morning glory was worth the 4 am wake up to get the warm vibes on a frosty landscape."
Julie Chiumento
Between Cokeville and Sage
"Beam me up Scotty! No idea what caused this, but was an amazing sunrise."
Brenda Harrison
Laramie
"Sunrise over Paintrock Creek near Hyattville this past Tuesday."
Tim Stephens
Hyattville
"Mike is a retired USMC infantryman. He and Darlene help excavate dinosaurs on a friend's ranch and enjoying watching Big Al, an Allosaurus statute, in their backyard.
Mike and Darlene Slater
Casper
Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Susan Vandermolen in Cody.
Susan Vandermolen
Cody
Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Mike Lapeyre at Wind River Lake in Fremont County.
Mike Lapeyre
Wind River Lake in Fremont County
Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Kenneth Nattell in Dubois.
Kenneth Nattell
Dubois
