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After a brief closure, the Hot Springs State Park announced on social media Wednesday evening that the Star Plunge will reopen Thursday, August 17th with normal business hours. Wyoming State Parks temporarily closed the Thermopolis pool earlier this week. According to WSP’s August 15th announcement, the closure was due to a “failure to provide proof…
The 19th Annual Wyoming State Championship BBQ and Bluegrass Festival kickoffs Thursday, August 17 in Worland at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. Over 25 BBQ Teams will compete for a chance to win prizes totaling over $10,000 with over 2,000 spectators attending. Event festivities include more than just great food and great music, there will also…
The Wyoming Department of Health has announced the launch of their new digital app for families to check whether their children have all the vaccines they need before the new school year begins. “We wanted to offer a convenient option to Wyoming families who may have questions about the vaccination histories of their children,” said…
Wyoming State Parks has temporarily closed the Star Plunge in Hot Springs State Park due to their failure to provide proof of liability insurance in compliance with their Wyoming State Parks contract. The closure of the Thermopolis waterpark will take effect immediately. The closure was made with the utmost concern for the safety and well-being…
Nowoodstock Music Festival, Wyoming’s longest-running and most popular music festival, is happening this weekend, Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13 in Ten Sleep. Celebrating their 22nd year, the annual festival will feature musical talent, food vendors, and the local arts and crafts. Attendees from across the country will gather in Ten Sleep’s Vista Park…
After months of deliberation, the proposed temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Commercial Site Plan was approved at the City of Cody Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board’s regular meeting, but with conditions. Emotions were high during the meeting, held at the Cody Auditorium on Tuesday, August 8, as the the P&Z…
Grizzly bears are fiercely protective animals. They are not afraid to attack anyone or anything that gets too close to their cubs, but they are even more protective over their food. In this video, captured by @yellowstone_enthusiast and shared to @touronsofyellowstone, multiple groups of tourists watch very closely as a grizzly feasted on what appears…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has filed a second lawsuit against the City of Cody’s Planning, Zoning, and Adjustment Board related to the proposed temple project. The petition was filed with the Park County District Court on July 27 by the Church’s attorney, Kendal Hoopes from Sheridan, Wyoming. In this motion, the…
Park rangers were not impressed with the actions of a recent park visitor who leapt into the road, right in front go a grizzly bear to snap a photo. The bear had just crossed the road when the man jumped out to get a shot of the bear running uphill. Yellowstone “enthusiast” Julia Cook caught…
According to police, man who was driving under the influence of alcohol crashed into an electrical pole Sunday night, July 30, causing many Cody residents to be with no power. Steven H. Shobert, 48, was arrested in connection with the accident, according to court records. The court documents also indicate that this was not Shobert’s…