In Wyoming, there’s a stretch of Interstate 80 between Evanston and Lyman that’s earned the dreamy nickname “The Highway to Heaven.” From the right angle, it looks like the asphalt rises endlessly until it disappears into the clouds.
“From the right angle, it looks like the asphalt rises endlessly until it disappears into the clouds.”
This optical illusion happens thanks to the area’s long, gently sloping hills combined with Wyoming’s vast skies. On clear days, the blue horizon seems to swallow the road entirely; on cloudy days, it feels like you’re driving straight into a wall of white.
Locals and seasoned truckers actually call this section “The Sisters” — twin hills that frame the valley. It’s beautiful, but also one of the most treacherous winter driving spots in the state.
“While it’s just a regular stretch of I-80, the sight is anything but ordinary — for a moment, it feels like the road might really take you somewhere beyond this world.”
Whether you’re there for the photo or just passing through, the Highway to Heaven is one of those rare spots where the landscape plays tricks on your eyes — and leaves you with a lasting impression.
