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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: Nuisance Black Bear with Cub Captured & Relocated to Zoo
Nuisance Black Bear with Cub Captured & Relocated to Zoo From National Park Service MOOSE, WY — On Wednesday afternoon, August 19, Grand Teton National Park biologists captured a female black bear and her cub that on numerous occasions acquired human food items left unattended by visitors to the String, Leigh, and Jenny Lake areas. Due to a long history of nuisance behavior, this bear and her cub were removed from the park and relocated to the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Saturday, August 22. The decision to remove the bears from the park was made out of concern for public safety. On Friday afternoon, August…
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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: Caution Floating the Snake
Rangers Caution Visitors Floating the Snake River Between Deadman’s Bar and Moose Landing MOOSE, WY Grand Teton National Park / National Park Service — After a recent spate of incidents on the stretch of the Snake River between Deadman’s Bar and Moose Landing, Grand Teton National Park Rangers are cautioning boaters to choose segments of river that are appropriate for their experience and ability level. Rangers have conducted rescues on the Snake River near the Bar BC Ranch for five separate parties since August 1, 2015. Though nobody was seriously injured in the incidents, the consequences of such accidents on the Snake River can be catastrophic. Though the Snake River in…
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Downtown Rock Springs – Blues & Brews and Art Work!
Create art to color the pedestrian underpass in Downtown Rock Springs Rock Springs, WY – The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency is pleased to announce the Art Underground Gallery, an exciting new project designed to bring life, color and art to the pedestrian underpass in Downtown Rock Springs. The gallery is also meant encourage the community to get involved in adding color and creativity to our public spaces. Residents of all ages are invited to create an individual mural that will be displayed in the underpass, semi-permanently. A limited number of primed canvases (2’ by 4’ plywood) are available for the community to pick up, free of charge. They…
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WYOMING MADE: Lazy KT Designs, Gillette
TO CONTACT: 785.200.0487 kaitlynmartin@outlook.com www.lazyktdesigns.com We were excited to profile Lazy KT Designs and owner Kaitlyn’s friend The Rusty Bucket (also of Gillette) in our Sprinter 2015 issue of WLM. These two ladies excel in producing fun & unique products right here in Wyoming! Lazy KT Designs just released a really cool series of antique ceiling tile artwork, and we asked for a chance to share it with our readers … See below for Lazy KT Designs’ contact info, and be sure to visit the Wyoming First Program’s cabin at the Wyoming State Fair through August 15 for a chance to check out LOTS of Wyoming-made products! (And October 2&3,…
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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: Ride Menor’s Ferry at Grand Teton National Park
FROM GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK: Ride Menor’s Ferry & Experience Early Method of River Crossing on the Snake MOOSE, WY — Ever wondered how Jackson Hole’s early settlers crossed the Snake River before bridges? Beginning Monday, July 20, visitors can take a ride on a replica ferry boat and experience crossing the Snake in the same fashion provided by Bill Menor through his routine ferry service of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Park ranger naturalists will offer free rides daily from 9:00–10:15 a.m. and 1:15–2:15 p.m., as well as before and after the ranger-led program, “A Walk into the Past,” that occurs each day at 2:30 p.m. Call 307.739.3399…
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COWBOY TOUGH ADVENTURE RACE
CHECK OUT ALL THE TEAMS AT THE CAMECO COWBOY TOUGH ADVENTURE WEEK WEBSITE: http://www.cowboytoughwy.com/#!teamroster/c1aam FROM WIND RIVER COUNTRY TOURISM: Cowboy Tough Adventure Race, Here We Come! Lander Athletes Represent Wind River Country at the 2015 Cowboy Tough Adventure Race (July 16 –July 19) Wyoming – “So what are you up to this weekend?” “Oh we’re just headed to Buffalo to do a little trekking through the Bighorns, some mountain and fire road biking, a little Class III whitewater boating, and a touch of orienteering with 100 athletes from over the globe for an 84-hour adventure race ending in Casper.” Here in Wind River Country, chances are you know one: your…
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ON THE CALENDAR: Intl Climbers Festival in Lander July 8-12
From the Wind River Visitors Council … Lander, WY – The International Climbers’ Festival is a five-day rock climbing festival that brings together hundreds of people from across the country to Lander. The event includes rock climbing clinics, speakers, and plenty of fun for climbers of any age. Located in central Wyoming, Lander sits at the base of the spectacular granite-filled Wind River Range, which has some of the best alpine routes in the country. Just outside of town are the legendary limestone-dolomite sport-climbing crags of Sinks Canyon and Wild Iris, where you can find single pitch sport and traditional climbing as well as bouldering with grades for the whole…
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From the Parks: Two Temp Exhibits Celebrate Wyoming at Natl Elk Refuge
CLICK HERE & READ OUR NEW ISSUE ONLINE! Two temporary exhibits will be on display next month at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center, located at 532 N. Cache Street in Jackson. The public is invited to view the colorful exhibits, which celebrate Wyoming successes. From the National Elk Refuge … The first exhibit commemorates the 125th anniversary of Wyoming statehood. Wyoming became the 44th state admitted to the Union on July 10, 1890. An interactive display will give visitors an opportunity to learn more about the state’s history and fun facts. Both a Wyoming and National Elk Refuge time line will be featured, along with coloring sheets, state logos,…
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ON THE CALENDAR: Elevation 8076′ Celebration & Rock Springs Kicks Off Farmers Markets in July!
The Elevation 8076′ Celebration is a music, food, and arts fair inCentennial, Wyoming on July 3rd! All profits benefit the Albany County Search & Rescue and the Centennial Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Music Featuring: Kelsey Waldon Luke Bell Kelley Mickwee Brandy Zdan – https://www.facebook.com/brandyzdanmusic?fref=ts Harland Allen Danno from WyoFestival Seating Only BRING A CHAIR!!!!! The arts part of the celebration starts at 11. Music starts at 1. Tickets are $20 at the gate, but we will be announcing on this page where you can get your tickets for FREE so stay tuned!
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ON THE CALENDAR: Lander is HOPPING in June – June 5-7, June 11-13!
LANDER BREWFEST – JUNE 12& 13 The 2015 Lander Brewfest will be held on Friday June 12th from 5-9pm and Saturday June 13th from 2-7pm in the Lander City Park, 405 Fremont Street. Tickets and more information about the breweries and program are available at www.landerbrewfest.com. The early-bird ticket rates are $25 for a one-day pass and $45 for a full weekend pass. Tickets can also be purchased day-of for $30/$50, giving 21+ age adults unlimited access to over 70 beers from our 25+ breweries that are coming from Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Colorado. “We are excited to be moving Brewfest back to City Park,” said Rose Burke, Event Coordinator of the…
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ON THE CALENDAR: Wyoming Heritage Days in Casper June 13-14
Wyoming Heritage Days, A Walk Through Time at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper June 13-14 June 13, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 14 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event is FREE and open to the public! LOCATION: National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Casper – right adjacent to the Events Center! Description: In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Wyoming’s statehood, The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper will host a premier living history event. The event will feature colorful personalities from Wyoming’s past. Many called Wyoming “home” before it was a state. All played an important role in Wyoming’s unique heritage.
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ART IN WYOMING: Sheridan Photography Show, Grand Teton Native American Arts, WYOmericana Caravan, Lander Art Center features Wyoming Art Party
SHERIDAN: FIRST ANNUAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW, SAGEBRUSH ART CENTER Sagebrush Art Center is pleased to host its First Annual Juried Photography Show this May. Juried by well-known photographer Adam Jahiel, the exhibition features 38 photos by 30 local and regional photographers, and will run May 4th-May 30th. The reception & awards ceremony takes place May 15th, from 5-7pm. The reception is open to the public; wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The Sagebrush Art Center is located in the Historic Train Depot at 201 E. 5th street in Sheridan, Wyoming. Summer hours begin in May: Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5 pm. Operated by SAGE (Sheridan Artists’ Guild, Et, al), the art center…
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FROM THE PARKS: Free Yellowstone Area Xeriscaping Guides
Free Greater Yellowstone Area Xeriscaping Guide Now Available As another growing season is beginning, the Greater Yellowstone Coordinating Committee encourages people to be mindful and efficient in their water use and to utilize practices that use less water in their residential or business landscaping. The committee’s Sustainable Operations Subcommittee is now offering a free, illustrated, color booklet entitled “Xeriscape Landscaping in the Greater Yellowstone Area” which includes suggestions for water-conserving plants and landscaping techniques. “This year’s lower-than-average snow pack across most of the Greater Yellowstone Area has caused renewed interest in water-wise landscaping,” said the booklet’s co-author and project coordinator, Jane Ruchman, Landscape Architect for the Custer Gallatin National…
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FROM THE PARKS: Migratory Bird Day
credit – Grand Teton National Park Come Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, May 9 MOOSE, WY —Visitors and local residents are invited to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) at Grand Teton National Park by joining a bird-watching caravan on Saturday, May 9th. Park Ranger Andrew Langford will visit several park areas that provide the best opportunities to locate, identify, and record birds as part of the annual North American bird count and annual IMBD observance. Anyone interested in birds is welcome. The bird-watching excursion begins at 8 a.m. from the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose and finishes by 4 p.m. at Christian Pond…
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WY Main Streets: Rawlins DDA/Main Street Wins National Award; Downtown Laramie Depot Restoration Fundraiser
From the Wyoming Business Council: Rawlins wins 2015 Great American Main Street Award RAWLINS DDA/MAIN STREET WINS PRESTIGIOUS GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET AWARD IN ATLANTA! ATLANTA – Rawlins today became the first community in the northern Rocky Mountain region to win the prestigious Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA). Rawlins Downtown Development Authority/Main Street Executive Director Pam Thayer and staff along with board of directors, city council and Junior Main Street members, and downtown business owners and volunteers will officially receive the award during today’s opening plenary between 2 and 4 p.m. MDT at the 2015 National Main Streets Conference in Atlanta. Thayer launched Rawlins’ Main Street efforts in 2006.…