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 Wyomings 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: Everybody Has A Smelly Dumpster-Diving Story, Right? Here Is Ours
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “On a hot summer day in a picnic area next to Flaming Gorge, my wife and I found ourselves digging through garbage in dumpsters. Yikes.”
Bill SniffinFebruary 28, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Smells Permeate Our Lives — Fresh Sage Is My Favorite Wyoming Odor
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “With a last name like Sniffin, it was probably inevitable that someday I would write a column about smells. Today is that day. My favorite is the odor of sagebrush after a fresh rain. I also love the odor of grilled steak!”
Bill SniffinFebruary 21, 2026
Bill Sniffin: W. Edwards Deming, Wyoming Genius Who Taught World About Quality
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Ed Deming grew up on a dry farm near Powell. And yet he changed the world. Those early tough years helped frame his business genius.”
Bill SniffinFebruary 14, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Hell Isn’t Freezing Over? Where Is Normal Wyoming Winter Hiding?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Wyoming has not seen a winter this mild in 50 years. It was 60 degrees this past week in Lander. Amazing.”
Bill SniffinFebruary 07, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Snowmobiling Is A Sport Perfect For Wyoming
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Snowmobiling is a wonderful winter activity in the Cowboy State. There are trails everywhere. And you can stay toasty warm while doing it.”
Bill SniffinJanuary 31, 2026
Bill Sniffin: Winter Is A Good Time To Watch All-Time Best Wyoming-Themed Movies
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Wyoming is featured in many of the best movies ever made. Here is my list of the best. Please check them out. You will not regret it.”
Bill SniffinJanuary 24, 2026
