Douglas, Wyoming is a compact, friendly western town with a walkable historic downtown, regular community events, and quick access to river and prairie outdoor recreation like fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing—an easy, low-stress base for multi-week assignments.
Casper (about 50 miles west) and Gillette (about 70 miles northeast) are within easy reach for more dining, shopping, cultural events and a regional airport, so you get small-town living with weekend access to bigger-city amenities.