Outdoor Recreation
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New statistics show how and why Wyoming’s outdoor recreation industry is attracting people and money – and how it’s contributing to the state’s bottom line. The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative at the University of Wyoming, in partnership with the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, has compiled a report to document several…
Money could grow on trees – that’s why Cody Yellowstone has money available for projects that will attract tourists to Park County and keep them in northwest Wyoming. A “tourist trap” is an establishment (or group of establishments) that has been created or re-purposed to attract tourists – and their money. While the phrase often…
The Bighorn County Sheriff’s Office wants residents to be aware of the new feature before their next strenuous outdoor excursion – especially if they might be falling down. On Feb. 20, the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office alerted residents that even if they aren’t calling for help, their new phone might be. It all has…
Once again, Wyoming Game and Fish and its partners are giving away the spray that could save lives in an unlucky encounter with a grizzly bear. In partnership with the Safari Club International Foundation, Campfire Conservation Fund, and American Bear Foundation, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Shoshone National Forest will distribute bear spray…
Since they are already changing their behavior to seek food in severe winter conditions, elk feeding will prevent them from raiding farms and ranches for hay & avoid the potential spread of disease from wildlife to livestock. Much of Wyoming is under a blanket of deeper-than-normal snow and experiencing severe, cold temperatures, causing elk to…
A bill to establish continuous funding for Wyoming’s growing outdoor recreation industry is closer to passing in the Wyoming House of Representatives, thanks to a new financial connection between recreation and tourism. As the 67th Session of the Wyoming Legislature moves along, bills are beginning to make their way out of committee and onto the…
While anyone can still access Shoshone National Forest and the adjacent area, County Road 7UH is closed to all vehicle traffic to prevent damage and cut future maintenance costs. Park County has CLOSED County Road 7U.H. – Monument Hill Road – to vehicular traffic as of Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. This closure is effective west…
The Sleeping Giant team reaffirms its support of the Ukrainian people with an exclusive two-season deal – all Ukrainians with a valid passport are encouraged to come to Cody and ski for free. Since the moment Russian troops invaded Ukraine, the management of the Sleeping Giant Ski Area has unwaveringly stood behind the Ukrainian people.…
With an abundance of natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation, the Buffalo Bill Reservoir and State Parks wants the community to give opinions to determine a path for the future. In partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Wyoming State Parks is embarking on a resource management planning process for Buffalo Bill Reservoir and…
“Unforeseen circumstances” have prevented the printing of new maps for Winter 2022-2023, so Wyoming snowmobilers will have to find their way with older maps. Wyoming State Trails – part of the Wyoming State Parks system – announced the lack of new maps for Winter 2022-2023 in an Oct. 5 Facebook post. Luckily, there are “little…