Get Wild! Your Summer Vacation with Mustangs
Many wild horse ecotourism opportunities exist on our public lands. From New Mexico to Oregon, these destinations offer a unique chance to witness the majestic beauty of mustangs in their natural habitats. As Americans become more aware of these magnificent animals, the ecotourism value of wild horse herds continues to grow.
New Mexico
In New Mexico, the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory offers visitors amazing opportunities to view these iconic animals.
Colorado
In Colorado, the Little Book Cliffs Wild Mustangs, near Grand Junction, and the Sand Wash Basin Wild Mustangs, west of Craig, provide excellent ecotourism and viewing opportunities.
Wyoming
Numerous viewing opportunities exist for Wyoming Mustangs, including:
- Wild Horse Scenic Loop Tour near Rock Springs, Wyoming
- Red Canyon Wild Mustang Tours near Cody, Wyoming
- Pryor Mountain Mustang Center, Lovell Wyoming
Utah
In Utah, the Onaqui Mountains wild horses are popular with photographers and wild horse watchers.
Arizona
In Arizona, visitors flock to see the Salt River wild horses in the Tonto National Forest. The town of Oatman is famous for its burros, who come from the BLM's Black Mountain Herd Management Area.
Oregon
In Oregon, the Steens Mountain wild horse population is known as the Hollywood Herd for its popularity with photographers and visitors.
These are just some of the many wild horse herds enjoyed by visitors to our western public lands. Although underutilized and rarely promoted by the Interior Department, these herds are of great interest to many Americans. Share this with your friends and family!