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OCTOBER – WY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE & READ OUR CURRENT ISSUES: Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine: www.wyolifestyle.com Wyovore: www.wyovore.com Our sister pub: Wyoming Weddings: www.wyoweddings.com We’re familiar with breast cancer awareness month in October, and here is another worthwhile awareness topic for the month — domestic violence. Our agencies and SAFE houses across Wyoming work tirelessly protecting the lives of individuals affected by abuse. It’s an emotionally challenging profession and these individuals deserve applause for their efforts! Thanks to Governor Mead for recognizing the importance of this cause in Wyoming. On October 5th, 2011, Governor Matt Mead signed an official Proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Wyoming. Observing October as…
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WYOMING LIBRARIES SNAPSHOT DAY
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUES: Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine — www.wyolifestyle.com Wyovore — www.wyovore.com Our sister publication: Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com Wyoming’s libraries highlighted on Snapshot Day On Tuesday, Oct. 11 the state’s libraries will host Wyoming Snapshot Day, an event highlighting the importance of libraries to the state. More than 60 libraries will collect photos, comments and usage numbers to illustrate their impact every day of the year. Participating sites include public, school, special, community college and University of Wyoming libraries. “Wyomingites love their libraries,” Susan Mark, Wyoming State Library statistics librarian said. “They use them to encourage their kids to read, to find a…
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Memorial Hospital of Converse County Receives Notoriety!
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUES: Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine: www.wyolifestyle.com Wyovore — for bookstores! www.wyovore.com Our sister publication for Wyoming wedding inspiration: www.wyoweddings.com Congratulations to Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas on their recent commendation! On September 28th, the National Rural Health Association announced Memorial Hospital of Converse County has been named among the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in America. The Hospital Strength Index compares 56 different measures of performance to help identify those hospitals best prepared for success under the 2010 Affordable Care Act. The index includes a unique set of measures rating market strength, value-based strength, and financial strength as key pillars…
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SNEAK PEEK — COWBOYS VS. HUSKERS
Link back to our website & read our current issues, or find our distribution locations & a local vendor!: Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine: www.wyolifestyle.com Wyovore: www.wyovore.com We enjoyed a VERY busy (and exhausting!) day at the Wyoming Cowboys v. Nebraska Cornhusker game Saturday, September 24. The weather was BEAUTIFUL and the crowd was EXHILARATING. Levi and I served a little time as UW Cheerleaders ourselves, and we were excited to feel that rush of the crowd while on the field — sure brought back some great memories! (I also found my old uniform for sale at the cheerleaders’ fundraiser tent — I had to snag it before it was gone forever!)…
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Distribution Locations
Buffalo Occidental Hotel 10 North Main Street Buffalo Chamber of Commerce 55 North Main Street Sagewood 15 North Main Street Casper More Coming Soon! Beartooth Photography 3990 South Poplar Casper Chamber and Visitor Center 500 North Center Street Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters 125 East 2nd Street Country Charm Gift Shoppe Ste 4, 201 East 2nd Street Nicolaysen Art Museum 400 East Collins Drive The Market & More 112 East 2nd Street Comfort Inn 821 North Poplar Street Mainstay Inn and Suites 551 Granite Peak Drive Days Inn 301 East E Street Botticelli Ristorante Italiano 129 West 2nd Street Fire Rock 6100 East 2nd Street Parkway Plaza 123 West E Street…
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WYOMING TRAVEL: TOWN FOR SALE
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITES & READ OUR CURRENT ISSUES! Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine: www.wyolifestyle.com Wyovore: www.wyovore.com Thanks to Rob McIntosh for sending us this new installment — Rob is an avid motorcycle rider, and travels the state frequently. He also happens to be one heck of a writer and photographer! We enjoyed this viewpoint on Buford, a town of much fame along Interstate 80 in southeastern Wyoming…article and photography by Rob McIntosh — thanks Rob! With fall well under way, a couple of us decided we should definitely take advantage of a nice September weekend. So, we filled the tanks on our bikes and dressed for the coolness of the…
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WY TRAVEL: Guernsey Lake – Did You Miss This?
Thanks to Rob McIntosh for sending in this editorial and images — Guernsey Reservoir is a popular destination for many folks, and I appreciate this perspective on the little details that are commonly overlooked…all images and article are by Rob McIntosh of Torrington. Thanks Rob! Keep in mind while reading this that in no way am I saying there is anything wrong with fishing, camping, boating, skiing, and other water sports that go on at Guernsey Reservoir. This is my attempt to focus (pun intended) on what the majority of the people spending time at the lake will never see. High above the beaches and crisp blue water of the…
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WY HUNTING & FISHING: “The Tug Is The Drug – It’s Streamer Time On The North Platte River”
Thanks to Platte River Fly Shop & Mark Boname Photography for our latest installment in our look at Wyoming hunting & fishing! Fall is definitely known as “trophy trout time” on the North Platte River Tail Waters and it’s one of our favorite times to fish. Because of the heavy snow pack runoff, the North Platte has been high all summer and is finally starting to recede to its normal fall clear low levels. Photo by Mark Boname Photography Streamer fishing is probably our most favorite way to fish the North Platte because it produces so many large fish. As the river drops this fall, the lower flows will give…
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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: …
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ART IN WY: CORRIDOR GALLERY, CASPER MEMBER ARTISTS
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITES: www.wyolifestyle.com — Read the current issue! www.wyovore.com — Coming soon for fall 2011 to bookstores! – 2011 Member Artist Works – The Corridor Gallery is pleased to announce an opening reception to showcase all new artwork from the Corridor member artists. Summer 2011 has brought an exciting lineup of member artists and a great variety of new work. From handmade jewelry to watercolor and everything in between, the Corridor member artists have strong ties to Casper and maintain a national quality artwork. TOM LOEPP Tom Loepp: a Casper oil painter offering diverse works from exquisite portraits to cityscapes and still-life work. WEBSITE HOLLY BRYSON Holly…
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WY HUNTING & FISHING: It’s Hopper Time!
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITES: www.wyolifestyle.com — Read the Current Issue and www.wyovore.com — Coming soon for Fall 2011 — our NEW bookstore version! All images copyright and courtesy of Mark Boname Photography Thanks to Mark Boname of North Platte River Fly Shop in Casper for providing us with our first Wyoming hunting & fishing blog! Mark has some great input as well as remarkable photography — visit their website or their Facebook page, and give them a call for your Wyoming fishing answers…and THANKS Mark for the blog post and great photos! It’s that time of year again! If you’re a farmer or rancher, you are probably saying some…