Sometimes it seems like winter will last forever in Wyoming. It's true that there are spots around the state where the snow never melts off entirely, but we do get to enjoy a few months of warm weather every year.

Enduring extended winters makes you extra-appreciative of spring when it finally rolls around. The landscape changes subtly bit by bit as color begins seeping into the previously drab gray and white of winter. Baby animals start appearing and all of nature seems to celebrate the change in seasons. Spring is an enchanting time to experience Wyoming, especially at these spots where it really comes alive.

When the spring thaw comes to Wyoming, it's cause for excitement.

There are times when no one - including the flowers - can wait for the snow to finally be gone. Once it gets started, though, spring really gets on a roll.

Casper is a delightful place to start if you want to see spring come alive.

Fox kits and other baby animals come out to play...

...and dots of color start painting the surrounding mountainsides.

Another gorgeous Wyoming place in springtime is Medicine Bow National Forest.

With the ground saturated after months of snow has melted, everything is green...

...and wildflowers begin sprouting up all around.

Uinta County down near the Wyoming/Utah border is a delightful place when spring comes alive.

Even before the snow is fully melted, you'll see moose babies accompanying their mothers on foraging trips.

Once the snow does melt off for the season, the creeks and streams flow freely, and the trees and plant life become lush and green.

Even the high desert spots around the county pop with the color of spring.

The Bighorn Mountains and Bighorn Basin area is downright gorgeous once spring takes hold.

Cloud Peak is a beautiful spot to see spring emerge.

The Bighorn Basin may not have extensive water sources of its own, but melting snow and runoff provide the wildflowers with a good start for the season.

As long as you're in the area, drop in on springtime in Thermopolis - you won't be disappointed.

The Snowy Range area is another Wyoming spot where nature really celebrates the arrival of spring.

The green plant life practically explodes onto the scene.

Spring in the Snowy Range is heaven for birdwatchers and wildflower collectors.

Nature smiles especially bright on the Jackson Hole/Teton/Yellowstone area in springtime.

The three locations are so close together you'll hardly notice that you've traveled out of one spot and into the next.

Bears coming out of hibernation with young ones in tow is a sure sign of spring in Wyoming's national parks.

The grass greens up, and wildflowers begin sprouting everywhere.

You'll notice moose and bison babies throughout the area.

Spring just can't seem to hold back, painting the landscape high and low with its bright colors

Though many spots around the state still get snow through April, the downpours become wetter as the season progresses, eventually turning from snow to sleet to rain. Wyomingites don't let it get them down. We know spring is just around the corner.

Where do you enjoy seeing spring come alive in Wyoming?

Pack a lunch and really celebrate the end of winter on these Picnic Perfect Wyoming Hikes That Will Make Your Spring Complete.