Big Piney, WY

Tucked into western Wyoming’s Green River Valley, Big Piney is a tiny, quiet community with deep ranching roots dating back to the late 1800s. With only a few hundred residents, it offers a slow-paced lifestyle where neighbors quickly get to know one another. Paired closely with its twin town of Marbleton right next door, the area provides essential everyday conveniences against a backdrop of open sagebrush plains and distant mountain peaks.

Life here revolves around wide-open spaces, working cattle ranches, and the local energy sector. Winters are notoriously cold, earning the valley its reputation as one of the chilliest spots in the country, so reliable four-wheel drive and heavy winter gear are must-haves. In exchange, the short summer months bring mild sunny days, great fishing along the Green River, and community traditions like the annual Sublette County Fair.