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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: LIGHTNING IGNITES FIRES IN GTNP
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE — FALL 2011 ISSUE OUT SOON! www.wyolifestyle.com LINK BACK TO WYOVORE — OUR BOOKSTORE SUPPLEMENT, OUT SOON FOR FALL 2011! www.wyovore.com There have been many severe fires around Wyoming in the last few weeks, including the Hole in the Wall fire that recently moved from northern Wyoming into Montana…a fire north of Gillette has burned over 4,000 acres…an 800 acre fire near Dubois that is now full contained…and a fire claiming almost 15,000 acres and forcing the closure of Highway 34 near Wheatland… (from Associated Press, August 25, 2011).http://www.ravallirepublic.com/news/state-and-regional/article_3205aa49-18fa-5ed4-a453-fda0cf0d54fa.html The following is a report from the National Park Service regarding fire activity in Grand Teton…
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MISS RODEO WYOMING 2012 CROWNED!
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE: www.wyolifestyle.com and www.wyovore.com Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2011, Brittany Richards, awards Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2012, Kimberly Kuhn MISS RODEO WYOMING 2012 PAGEANT RESULTS Kimberly Kuhn, Miss Sheridan-WYO of Laramie, took home the honors of Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2012. The Miss Rodeo Wyoming pageant was held in Douglas, WY August 16-20, 2011 during the Wyoming State Fair. There were 4 young women vying for the title of Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2012 from across the sate. Contestants included Desiree Bridges, Miss Teton County Fair and Rodeo from Jackson; Holly Kennedy, Miss Laramie Jubilee from Laramie; and Bailie Allshouse, Miss Cody Stampede of Cody. The contestants were judged by…
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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: Rangers Rescue Injured Climber From Death Canyon
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE: www.wyolifestyle.com From Grand Teton National Park: Rangers Rescue Injured Climber from Death Canyon In another operation pushing darkness—the second in as many nights—Grand Teton National Park rangers rescued a 25-year-old female who fell about 25 feet while climbing a popular route in Death Canyon called The Snaz. On Saturday, August 20, Lauren McLean from Lake Oswego, Oregon sustained significant injuries when she fell because her belay system failed and landed feet first on a ledge at the base of the last pitch. A member of McLean’s climbing party notified Teton Interagency Dispatch Center of the incident at 4:50 p.m. via cell phone. Park rescue personnel…
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WY TRAVEL: Hiking Hot Spots (from the fans!)
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE: www.wyolifestyle.com Image by Cece Tolin of Casper, Wyoming Thanks to our social media friends for helping with our search for hiking hot spots! Below are some of the suggestions we heard for great places to hike in Wyoming… From Jean: Big Horns! From Hoz: The Winds, Cirque of the Towers From Melissa: Sinks Canyon, to Popo Agie Falls From Patty: Vedauwoo From Tammy: Laramie Peak trails, around Greyrocks Reservoir From Sandy: Rock Creek Trail in the summer is gorgeous! From Jenny: Snowy Range in Fall and Summer/ Vedauwoo in fall and summer. From Bob: If I keep it to “non-Yellowstone” hikes, I like Bucking Mule…
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WY Camping Recommendations — From the Fans!
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE & CHECK OUT THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com CHECK OUT OUR NEW BOOKSTORE VERSION, WYOVORE — COMING SOON FOR FALL 2011! www.wyolifestyle.com Image by Brant Nyberg Photography, http://brantnyberg.zenfolio.com/ Thanks to Brant from Riverton for suggesting a blog on camping recommendations! GREAT idea! We polled fans on our Facebook page and gathered their camping recommendations…so from the best resource out there (the WY enthusiasts!) here are our recommendations for camping spots in Wyoming… From Casey: “Friend Park…Laramie Peak” From Andrea: “Laramie Peak area is absolutely beautiful! And then there is closeby and reliable ol’ Glendo! Love them both” From Jennifer: “Camp Bethel in the Bighorns” From Patricia: …
