Bill Sniffin
Bill Sniffin has been a publisher and author in Wyoming for 53 years. He formerly owned all or part interest in 20 different newspapers, magazines, print shops, ad agencies, and internet companies.
He is one of Wyoming's best-known columnists, having written a statewide column for more than 22 years and a local column for 38 years prior to that.
Sniffin has published six books including three Wyoming-themed coffee table books, called the Wyoming Trilogy. He lives in Lander with his wife Nancy.
Latest from Bill Sniffin
Bill Sniffin: A Wonderful Trip Back To Iowa Heartlands, Land Of Our Family Roots
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes about his home state of Iowa: “Big rivers border the Hawkeye State. We wanted to spend time on both the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. It was a wonderful trip.”
Bill SniffinNovember 01, 2026
Bill Sniffin: The Indian Ghosts Of Wyoming’s Vast Red Desert Haunted Jimmy Smail
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Some stories are so strange that you almost hate to believe them. But when they are told by someone you know, someone you respect, and someone who has spent a lifetime exploring one of Wyoming’s most mysterious places, well, you listen."
Bill SniffinOctober 24, 2026
Bill Sniffin: $66 Billion Project Could Be Poster Child Of Wyoming’s Latest Boom
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Wyoming, by tradition, has functioned as a boom/bust economy over its long years of statehood. Today, we are seeing perhaps its 16th boom. This is great news.”
Bill SniffinOctober 18, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Fall Colors Remind Of Three Great Photographers, Randy, Ted, Daryl
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “I have always loved the fall colors in Wyoming. Photographing this beauty is not as easy as it might look. Three of the best were Randy Wagner, Ted Carlson, and Daryl Hunter.”
Bill SniffinOctober 11, 2026
Bill Sniffin: I Left My Heart At The Snow King Inn, In Old Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Our family’s go-to place in Jackson Hole was the Snow King Inn at the foot of the town hill in Jackson. Why on earth would you change the name? It makes me sad. The old resort had the best initials in the ski business: S-K-I."
Bill SniffinOctober 03, 2026
Bill Sniffin: ‘Spoil’em And Sugar’em Up’ Is Primary Goal Of Great Grandparents
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “The reason grandparents love their grandchildren so much is that it brings back memories of when their own grown children were little kids. Those times flew by and most old folks yearn to re-create those experiences.”
Bill SniffinSeptember 26, 2026
Bill Sniffin: What To Do When Weather Closes Roads Here In Big Wonderful Wyoming
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “There are some places in Wyoming I call ‘pinch points’ like South Pass and Wind River Canyon. When they are closed you are screwed. You are just stranded. So, what to do? Weather reports are very accurate. It is best to pay attention and plan ahead.”
Bill SniffinSeptember 19, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Lies Travel Halfway Around The World Before Truth Puts Its Shoes On
Columnist Bill Sniffin says he has never seen a political campaign as ugly as the 2026 Republican primary in Wyoming: “Millions of dollars were spent to destroy their opponent’s reputations. It was the craziest Wyoming election cycle I have seen in 50 years.”
Bill SniffinSeptember 12, 2026
Bill Sniffin: A Chance Encounter With A Wyoming Connection On A Remote Idaho Road
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “We were 700 miles north of Fremont County, Wyoming, and yet were being hosted by a fellow County 10 person. What a great coincidence.”
Bill SniffinSeptember 06, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Old Gal Didn’t Disappoint – On My 57th Annual Trip To Yellowstone
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "I just completed my 57th annual trip to Yellowstone, and once again I came away feeling blessed. The weather was nearly perfect, the traffic was manageable, the wildlife cooperated, at least somewhat, and the old park looked as beautiful as ever."
Bill SniffinAugust 30, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Eric Barlow Has Chance To Lead Wyoming Into True Age Of Prosperity
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Barlow will have both a friendly legislature and four other friendly members of state boards. There will be little to hinder economic progress in the near future. It will be a boom time.“
Bill SniffinAugust 23, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Who Is The Best Political Expert In Wyoming?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “I am issuing this challenge to the readers of Cowboy State Daily. Who is the smartest political observer of them all?”
Bill SniffinAugust 17, 2026