 Pilot Butte has long been a token landmark in Central Sweetwater County. Early travelers used it as an indicator that they were approaching the Green River. Standing at greater than 7,900 feet, Pilot Butte is the highest point of White Mountain. White Mountain extends north of Rock Springs, straddling Highway 191 at 14-mile hill. A person can travel to the top of the mountain toward the southern end and select from countless vistas. The northern end of White Mountain offers modern-day explorers the opportunity to connect with the past through hundreds of petroglyphs that dot the sandstone cliffs. Archaeologists have estimated the petroglyphs range in age from 200 to 1,000 years old. The Bureau of Land Management manages the 24-mile self-guided Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Tour. The car tour stretches across White Mountain between the town of Green River and 14-mile hill and includes a number of scenic viewing locations. Visitors might also see pronghorn, desert elk and greater sage grouse among other wildlife. The next time you find yourself in Central Sweetwater County, take an extra hour or two and explore White Mountain. From the University of Wyoming Extension, I'm Wendy Kelly, Exploring the Nature of Wyoming.