Discover the Big Horn Basin
Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin attracts adventurers, ranchers, retirees, and families who want space, natural beauty, and genuine community. McGarvin & Taylor Real Estate serves buyers and sellers across Washakie, Big Horn, and Hot Springs counties — each with its own character, history, and appeal. Here’s a look at the communities we call home.
Worland, WY
Founded in 1906, Worland is the seat of Washakie County and the commercial hub of the region. Ranked among Wyoming’s larger cities by population, it offers a full range of businesses, schools, medical services, and community amenities alongside an authentically western character. The Bighorn River runs nearby, and outdoor recreation is accessible year-round — from an 18-hole golf course to hunting, fishing, and off-roading in the surrounding badlands. Worland is just two hours from Yellowstone National Park.
Ten Sleep, WY
Where Wyoming’s Western Spirit Is Most Alive
Nestled at the base of the Big Horn Mountains near Shoshone National Forest, Ten Sleep is a small ranching community with ideal conditions for cattle, sheep, and an unhurried way of life. Visitors find local shops, handcrafted goods, and legendary hospitality. Outdoor explorers can access mountain canyons, pristine streams, and an abundance of wildlife including elk, deer, and moose. The area is steeped in history, including the site of the Spring Creek Raid — a chapter that ended the decades-long conflict between cattlemen and sheepherders.
Basin & Greybull, WY
Located in the northern Big Horn Basin, Basin and Greybull are rooted in agriculture, energy, and history. Principal industries include oil and gas, bentonite mining, and farming — primarily sugar beets, grain, and hay. The area offers year-round grazing land and strong fall hunting seasons. Points of interest include Big Horn National Forest, Cloud Peak Wilderness, the Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site, the Red Gulch Dinosaur Track Site, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, and Shell Falls.
Thermopolis, WY
Thermopolis sits at the junction of the Big Horn and Bridger-Teton Mountains and is home to Hot Springs State Park, one of Wyoming’s most beloved natural destinations. The Wind River Canyon to the south offers scenic drives and world-class whitewater rafting. Boysen Reservoir and State Park draw anglers and outdoor enthusiasts year-round. With a population of around 3,000, Thermopolis has a welcoming small-town atmosphere and a surprisingly rich range of recreational opportunities — hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing among them.