The entrance of the City of Rocks National Reserve is four miles west of Almo. Established in 1988, the 14,000-acre park is a fragile environment with scenic, geological and historical significance. More recently it has gained national renown for the outstanding rock climbing it provides. Most of the more than 600 routes are located on 100 to 300 foot spires and range from 5.4 to 5.14a in difficulty. Camping, hiking, mountain biking and picnicking are also available. During the winter, the reserve is a beautiful place for a cross-county skiing adventure.
Four miles northwest of the City of Rocks National Reserve is the historic City of Oakley. Plotted in 1882, Oakley was settled by Mormons who built unique two-story homes out of local quarried stone, soon after the construction of the Oakley Dam. Oakley is one of the most unusual towns in the West. It is known for its many beautiful old buildings; in fact, the whole town has been designated a National Historic District! Landmarks include the Marcus Funk residence, the Oakley Co0op and Howells Castle. Benjamin Howells, an early settler and judge, also built the Howells Opera House, where the Oakley Valley Arts Council continues to present musical performances and celebrates the Opera's House 100th birthday during the 2007 season.