Wyoming Life

Wyndy and Jack are a pair of the older horses at the Davissa Ranch near Cheyenne.

Out To Pasture: Cheyenne Couple Turns Ranch Into Haven For Older Horses

David and Melissa Wilson of Cheyenne didn’t mean to start a horse refuge, but the Davissa Ranch has evolved into a haven where Wyoming’s grittiest older horses don’t have to be put out to pasture.

Renée JeanJanuary 07, 2024

Midwest, Wyoming, was once the center of activity in the 9-mile-long by five-mile-wide Salt Creek Oil Field.

Once Wyoming’s Premier Oil Patch, Midwest Has Nation’s Richest 80 Acres

Midwest, Wyoming, and the Salt Creek Oil Field’s booming past includes what one local historian says has produced more wealth than any other 80 acres in the nation.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 06, 2024

Tiffany and Scott Sink take a selfie before hiking to Laramie Peak in southcentral Wyoming.

Why Wait? Wyoming Couple Hits All 50 States During Their ‘Pretirement’

A Cheyenne couple decided not to wait for retirement to enjoy their golden years, so they’ve been traveling all over Wyoming and all 50 United States during what they call their “pretirement.”

Renée JeanJanuary 06, 2024

Yellowstone National Park is usually a geologically active place, and the first week of 2024 has seen a pair of 3.1-magnitude earthquakes already.

Yellowstone Shakes Things Up With Two Earthquakes In First Week Of 2024

Yellowstone National Park has been active the first week of 2024 with a pair of earthquakes, the first 3.1-magnitude quake on New Year's Day and a second of similar intensity Wednesday evening.

Andrew RossiJanuary 06, 2024

Here Comes The Sun: Wyoming To Gain Nearly An Hour Of Sunlight In January

Although it may not feel like it in the moment, the days are getting longer. The progression is slow, with roughly one minute of extra daylight at either sunrise or sunset every day. By the end of the month, most communities will see between 40 - 50 minutes of more sun.

Andrew RossiJanuary 05, 2024

When Lake De Smet hasn't frozen over by New Year's Day, like this year, everyone runs into Lake De Smet at once for the annual polar plunge.

Dozens Endure A Frigid Lake De Smet For Annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge

What started as a double-dog dare nearly 40 years ago to jump into the frigid waters of Lake De Smet near Buffalo, Wyoming, has become an informal New Year’s Day tradition. On Monday, there was no ice, but dozens endured the icy water.

Renée JeanJanuary 02, 2024

A recent group of local volunteers built a fence around Teddy Bear Corner and replaced its post, preserving the spot for another century.

What The Heck … Is That Pile Of Teddy Bears In The Middle Of Nowhere Near Kemmerer?

For more than a century, the origins of Teddy Bear Corner near Kemmerer has been a mystery. But it’s become a local landmark with deep connections for locals and visitors.

January 01, 2024

Glenrock's Sarah Chappelow competes in grip competitions. At left, she's lifting in the 2022 Arnold Sports Festival while at right was earlier this month at the 2023 Grip Wars in Sweden, where she placed third overall.

How Glenrock’s Sarah Chappelow Became One Of The World’s Strongest Women

Ten years ago, Sarah Chappelow of Glenrock, was recovering from a pulmonary embolism and was told she would need a double-knee replacement. Now she's one of the world's strongest women including world titles in armlifting in 2022 and 2023 and the armlifting champion in Arnold Schwarzenegger's annual sports festival.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 01, 2024

Riders travel the final 3 miles of the 2022 race when the temperature was about minus 20.

Highest Elevation Winter Ultra-Marathon Race In the US Is Wyoming's Grueling "Drift 100"

The Drift 100, an ultramarathon held in Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains in early March, is the highest winter ultramarathon in the United States. It begins at the north end of Kendall Valley in Sublette County and gains 9,000 feet in elevation.

January 01, 2024

Wyoming Places: Bar Nunn Was Built On An Airport Where John Wayne Once Filmed

Bar Nunn, a city of 3,000 north of Casper, carries the legacy of a storied World War I pilot, a Casper businessman named Romie Nunn, and was featured in a John Wayne movie.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 31, 2023

Tyler seems content after spending a day traveling to Denver on his way home to Decatur, Illinois. He was staying at a kitty B&B with Linda Goldman.

Trucker Loses Cat In Nevada, Cat Rescued In Rock Springs, Now Cat Heading To Illinois

After a long-haul trucker lost his cat named Tyler in Nevada, it somehow found its way to Rock Springs, Wyoming. A microchip means he’ll complete an 1,800-mile journey home in Illinois.

December 31, 2023

Nathanial Trelease, left, with a statue of Tom Horn, and Harvey Deselms with a statue of Princess Blue Water, right, at Deselms’ studio in Cheyenne. The two statues are the next bronzes that will be installed as part of Cheyenne's bronze project, which has 62 statues in it and counting.

62 Bronze Sculptures All Around Wyoming Capitol Began As A Dream 15 Years Ago

Cheyenne’s 62 bronze statues — with more on the way — immortalize Wyoming history and culture all around the neighborhood of the Wyoming State Capitol, the realization of a dream Cheyenne art dealer Harvey Deselms had 15 years ago.

Renée JeanDecember 31, 2023

An effort is on to create a new world-class dinosaur museum in Greybull that could bring some of Wyoming's important prehistoric fossils home.

Greybull Building World-Class Museum To Bring Dinosaur Fossils Back To Wyoming

Greybull has an international reputation for producing important dinosaur fossils, but too often they find homes elsewhere. So now there is an effort to build a world-class museum to bring Greybull’s dinosaur artifacts home.

Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023

Wyoming Photographer Dave Bell Features Otherworldly Images In New Art Show

Noted Pinedale photographer Dave Bell will showcase many otherworldly images he took of Wyoming “astro-events” next month at a new art show. Bell's works include: light pillars, thunderstorms, astro-photography and more.

Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023

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Just Passing Through: America Has Lived — And Died — On Wyoming's Historic Trails

The legacy of the historic California, Oregon and Mormon trails — and others — blazed through Wyoming is carved into the Cowboys State by the wagon ruts of pioneer pilgrims who passed through by the thousands, and died by the thousands.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 30, 2023

Halley's Comet passes through space as seen from the Ford Observatory in 1986.

Halley’s Comet Is Hurtling Toward The Earth Again: What If It Actually Hits Us?

Halley's Comet reached its farthest point from Earth earlier this month, which means it’s hurtling back toward Earth. So what if it smashes into Wyoming? We examine the potential impact...

Andrew RossiDecember 30, 2023

Cheyenne's Jeff Gillotti drives a Zamboni over the ice surface at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center.

How Long Would It Take To Zamboni Wyoming’s Fremont Lake?

We're all about answering the most important questions on the minds of Wyomingites. After learning that it would take 693 years to resurface Lake Superior with a Zamboni, we asked two local Zamboni drivers how long it would take to resurface Wyoming's Fremont Lake. Good news -- not nearly as long.

Jake NicholsDecember 30, 2023

The First Interstate Bank sign on Del Range Road in Cheyenne shows Friday is practically balmy for December.

Worried About No Snow And 50-Degree Days In December? Don Day Says Chill Out

While below-average snowpack across Wyoming so far could be concerning to some, Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says it's too early to draw any conclusions. “We're in the second quarter of a four-quarter game,” he said.

Andrew RossiDecember 29, 2023

Josh Allen’s Christmas Gift To Brokenhearted Young Bills Fan

Former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen didn't see a young fan's homemade sign asking him to sign his jersey. But Josh did see the video later. So he found out who the little boy was and made it right...

Jimmy OrrDecember 28, 2023

Comedian Brad Williams Brings His ‘Fun Size’ Act To Cheyenne In 2024

Comedian Brad Williams, who incorporates his being a little person into his “Fun Size” act, will perform at the Cheyenne Civic Theater in 2024. His one hour stand-up routine is the highest rated special on Showtime.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 27, 2023

Wyoming Through The Lens: A Decade Of Dazzling Cowboy State Imagery

"Wyoming through the Lens" started 10 years ago as a small circle of like-minded friends on Facebook who shared their favorite photos of the Cowboy State. It has since grown to nearly 400,000 members who post dozens of Wyoming photos every day.

Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023

The annual candlelight service at Mammoth Hot Springs Chapel on Christmas Eve.

Packed House At Christmas Eve Candlelight Service In Yellowstone National Park

The 110-year-old Mammoth Hot Springs Chapel in Yellowstone National Park was packed for its annual Christmas Eve candlelight service Sunday, this year drawing inspiration from the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”