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![The historic Johnson’s Corner restaurant about an hour south of Cheyenne is closed for a refresh and rebranding. It won’t be Johnson’s Corner anymore, but the cinnamon rolls that made it famous will still be on the menu.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Johnsons-Corner-outside-1.19.25.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Iconic Johnson’s Corner Along I-25 Closed, To Become Chain Restaurant
The iconic Johnson’s Corner restaurant about an hour south of Cheyenne is closed for a refresh and rebranding. It won’t be Johnson’s Corner anymore, but the cinnamon rolls that made it famous will still be on the menu.
Anna-Louise Jackson for Cowboy State DailyJanuary 19, 2025
![A conceptual image of a new $39 million Nature Discovery Center that will replace a 60-year-old visitor center at the National Elk Refuge near Jackson, Wyoming.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Nature-Discovery-Center-Unknown-2-1.11.25.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
60-Year-Old National Elk Refuge Visitor Center To Get A $39 Million Overhaul
If fundraising efforts come through, the 1960s-era visitor center at the National Elk Refuge near Jackson is going to get a huge $39 million overhaul. The refuge currently clocks about 500,000 visits each year and is expected to increase.
Anna-Louise Jackson for Cowboy State DailyJanuary 11, 2025
![A 1968 half-ton cargo truck with an M274-A5 106 mm recoilless gun mounted on it at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson, Montana.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Miracle-of-America-Museum-1968-half-ton-cargo-truck-with-an-m274-A5-106mm-recoilless-gun-1.5.25.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Montana Roadside Museum Is Packed With Rare, Cool Nuggets Of Americana
A roadside museum in northwest Montana has been dedicated to all things Americana for more than 40 years. It's packed to the rafters with rare, cool and eclectic collections, from vintage firearms, military artifacts and even Teddy Roosevelt's saddle.
Anna-Louise Jackson for Cowboy State DailyJanuary 05, 2025
![A 190-acre parcel of land near Lewistown, Montana, could become the 56th state park.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/New-State-Park-12.9.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
Area Where Lewis And Clark Once Camped Could Be Montana’s Next State Park
A 109-acre piece of land north of Lewistown could become Montana’s next state park. It holds historic significance as a spot where Lewis and Clark once camped in 1805.
Anna-Louise Jackson for Cowboy State DailyDecember 09, 2024
![Montana bareback rider Azreal "Bad Azz" Lara, 16, won the Junior World Finals Barback Riding Championships in 2023 and is back in Las Vegas this week to defend his title.](https://cowboystatedaily.imgix.net/Azreal-Lara-IMG_20241129_122033-12.1.24.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&q=75&auto=format%2Ccompress&ar=16%3A9&fit=crop)
16-Year-Old Montana Bareback Champ Azreal Lara To Defend Title At Junior World Finals
Azreal “Bad Azz” Lara is ready to defend his 2023 Junior World Finals Bareback Championship this coming week in Las Vegas. The Montana 16-year-old has a simple secret to great 8-second rides: “I don’t like getting bucked off.”
Anna-Louise Jackson for Cowboy State DailyDecember 01, 2024