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When it comes to kayaking in Cody, Wyoming, outdoor enthusiasts are in for a treat. With its stunning natural landscapes and ideal summer weather, the region offers several excellent kayaking destinations. Here are three of the best places to kayak in Cody: Newton Lakes, Beck Lake, and Hogan Reservoir. Newton Lakes: Nestled next to the…
The Petroleum Association of Wyoming (P.A.W.) and American Petroleum Institute (A.P.I.) released new analysis on the growing economic contributions of America’s natural gas and oil industry in all 50 states, including investment in Wyoming ranging from taxes and workforce wages paid to indirect and induced jobs in retail, manufacturing, agriculture, and other sectors throughout the…
President Joe Biden is getting harsh criticism, mostly from Republicans, who don’t agree with his assessment of what the biggest threat is to our nation is at this time. Biden, speaking to the graduating class of HBCU Howard University on Sunday, said that white supremacy is “the most dangerous terrorist threat to our homeland.” The…
Ashley Skates, WY Social Worker of the Year and head of Rocky Mountain Wellness Connection, spoke about how mental health impacts every part of our lives and how we need to be aware of how our mental health impacts personality, stress levels and relationships. Also, May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Ashley gives tips…
Country music fans in Billings and Park County are in for a treat this weekend as chart-topping artist Kane Brown gears up to take the stage at the First Interstate Arena. The highly anticipated concert is scheduled for this Saturday, making it a must-attend event for local country music enthusiasts. Kane Brown, known for his…
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold a public meeting in Cody on Tuesday, May 23, to discuss proposed changes to four existing regulations. Many changes deal with vernacular and exact definitions that will be modified. A sample of each proposed change is included below: Chapter 22 – Watercraft Regulation The term “kill switch”…
A typical porch light or outdoor light can be described as “cool” or “warm white” or, some would say, “boring.” In the past few years and thanks to LED technology, homeowners, stadiums and businesses are taking the typical outdoor light and putting their own spin on it with bright, audacious colors. Specialty lighting isn’t just…
On Monday, May 15, Yellowstone National Park officials confirmed that the “ongoing law enforcement incident” shut down the road between Old Faithful and West Thumb Junction was due to a fatality discovered by park rangers on Saturday, May 13. At 7:26 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, Yellowstone officials closed the road from Old Faithful to…
Ken Straniere, PR and Marketing Manager, and Karen McWhorter, Collier Reid Director of Curatorial, Education, and Museum Services at the Center of the West, spoke about not one, but two new exhibits that are opening on May 20th. “The Tony Foster Watercolor Diaries from the Green River” features world-renowned artist Tony Foster who has traveled…
On Thursday, May 11, Wapiti resident Patrick M. Gogerty was charged with a misdemeanor count of taking a trophy game animal without the proper license or authority by Park County Attorney Byran Skoric. But this is only the beginning of what could be a very costly ordeal related to the discovery of a dead grizzly…