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Wyld Amber Ale created in Laramie at Altitude Chophouse & Brewery donates a portion of sales to support Cowboy State wildlife.

Laramie Brewery’s New Wyld Amber Ale Is First Co-Branded Product To Support Wyoming Wildlife

Wyldlife For Tomorrow has another innovative idea for supporting wildlife — and it’s delicious. Wyld Amber Ale created in Laramie at Altitude Chophouse & Brewery donates a portion of sales to support the effort.

Renée Jean5 min read

Blue benches dot the hike to the waterfall at Garden Creek Falls near Casper. The trail and falls are part of Rotary Park.

Explore Wyoming: Garden Creek Falls Near Casper An Easy Spring Hike — And Excuse For A Picnic

Garden Creek Falls is a gem of a waterfall found at the base of Casper Mountain. In May, with the snow melting, it’s at its strongest and is a photo magnet for prom-goers and graduates.

Renée Jean6 min read

The Green River on the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Wyoming.

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge: An Off-The-Beaten-Path Oasis In The Wyoming Desert

Saturday Travel: Although the Pony Express and Oregon, Mormon and California trails went through Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Wyoming, it remains well off the beaten path.

John Thompson6 min read

Brandon Busch spent 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including as a helicopter pilot in Afghanistan. Now he makes decadent, gourmet chocolates for the historic and upscale Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. But his military background is never far from his mind, or his work. He creates military insignias and American flags from chocolate, and wears a call sign patch on his chef's coat.

Military Is Always On The Menu For Former Marine And Stanley Hotel Chocolatier

A U.S. Marine reservist is behind the gourmet chocolates that can be found at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. And, while it’s not something he advertises, the military insignias and American flags he makes are among his favorites

Renée Jean6 min read

A Mountain West Legend, The Story Of Isabella Bird And Mountain Man Jim, Is 150 Years Old

Wyoming and Colorado were not yet states when Isabella Bird passed through on her way to fame and fortune — and an unlikely romance between the Victorian woman and a one-eyed desperado named Rocky Mountain Jim.

Renée Jean12 min read

Tourism across Wyoming has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with 2022 tourism spending up $166 million over 2021 — and 2023 is starting off even better.

Wyoming Tourism Spending Up $166 Million To $4.5 Billion For 2022, And Early 2023 Looks Even Better

Wyoming tourism has more than recovered economically from the COVID-19 pandemic with $4.5 billion in tourism spending in 2022. And 2023 is off to an even better start.

Renée Jean7 min read

These 1876 Winchester rifles were displayed by Greg Garlick on Saturday at the New Frontier Gun Show and Western Collectibles Show in Cheyenne.

With Antique Guns Going For $30K Or More, Premier Firearms Show Finds Home In Wyoming

There were several model 1876 Winchesters for sale Saturday at the New Frontier Gun Show and Western Collectibles Show in Cheyenne, ranging in price from about $3,000 for those in more heavily used condition to at least $30,000 for one in near-mint condition.

Mark Heinz7 min read

The Bird and Jim restaurant in Estes Park, Colorado, seems unassuming from the outside. Inside, it's a wonderful Western experience.

Near Wyoming: Mountain West Legend Is Inspiration For True Western Restaurant Experience — And It’s Amazing

The Bird and Jim restaurant sources 70% of its ingredients from the Mountain West and prepares them in an elevated way. That, and a relaxed dining atmosphere, make this Estes Park, Colorado, gem a must for a true Western experience.

Renée Jean8 min read

A group of hikers and climbers summit a peak in the Grand Tetons of Wyoming.

Outdoor Recreation Has Turned Into An $860 Billion Dollar A Year Industry, How Can Wyoming Take Advantage Of It?

More than 200 stakeholders in the Wyoming tourism industry came together in Laramie last week to figure out how to best take advantage of the booming outdoor recreation business.

Renée Jean9 min read

Wagon rides along the Oregon Trail in Wyoming is one of the authentic Western experiences international tourism officials will experience when in the Cowboy State next year. This ride is led by Morris Carter, who owns Historic Trails West in Casper.

International Trade Show In Casper Expected To Attract $100+ Million For Wyoming Tourism

Casper will be the Wyoming host city for a 2024 event that will bring dozens of travel agents looking for unique Western experiences to offer their clientele. It’s anticipated the International Roundup will bring more than $100 million in visitor spending to the Cowboy State.

Renée Jean6 min read

Kyle Bernis, left, talks to Wyoming University students Erik Zafft Sydney Huotari and Colin Loch about Smart Parks during this week's Emerging Issues Forum: Outdoor Recreation: Build It The Way We Want It Conference in Laramie.

Wyoming’s Gen Z Is Dreaming Up Ways To Bring Tech Outdoors With Smart Parks

University of Wyoming students are exploring what the future of outdoors tourism can look like for the Cowboy State. One idea is Smart Parks, which uses smartphones to enhance how people recreate outdoors.

Renée Jean7 min read

At nearly 100 inches, this winter's snowfall in Riverton has eclipsed the town's previous record set more than a century ago.

At Nearly 100 Inches, It’s Been Riverton’s Snowiest Winter Ever

The 2022-23 winter has broken another record for Riverton, Wyoming, where 92.6 inches of snow eclipses the previous record set more than a century ago.

Wendy Corr2 min read