Rangers respond to climber fatality
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — While Teton County saw no search and rescues over the Fourth of July holiday, one neighboring county reported four fatalities. Grand Teton National Park rangers on Tuesday responded…
WYDOT release: Drilling work may cause traffic impacts on Teton Pass
Jackson, Wyo. Jorgensen Associates, Inc., will be performing some geotechnical drilling work alongside Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass, beginning the week of July 10th. The work will take place between mileposts 13.5 to 17.2 (Coal Creek trailhead to the…
Yellowstone cleaning up after severe wind storm hit Lake Village
JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park crews are cleaning up after a severe windstorm ripped through Lake Village, blowing down several hundred trees and damaging buildings and cabins in the popular tourist area. “Monday night’s storm event hit the Lake…
Essential Gear That Outdoor Enthusiasts Should Have
Embrace the great outdoors with confidence! Our blog lists essential gear every outdoor enthusiast should have for safe and enjoyable adventures.
Elk feedground management discussed at Afton stop in July
◆ Goal is reduce elk reliance on feedgrounds. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is pleased to share its Draft Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds Management Plan for public review and comment. The draft plan, which can be found on the Elk…
How To Attract More Visitors to Your Community Park
Ensure your community park is a hub of activity all summer long. Use these tips to attract more visitors to your community park this season.
Locals at meeting voiced opposition to turning Badlands into state park
By Virginia Giorgis Bridger Valley Pioneer Via- Wyoming News Exchange LYMAN — Valley residents consider the Badlands southeast of Mountain View their own area and were adamant they didn’t want the area turned into a state park or highly advertised…
Rising water level at Flaming Gorge threatens unattended travel trailers
LYMAN (WNE) — If you’re planning to leave your camper or RV for a few days to reserve a good camping spot near the shoreline of Flaming Gorge, beware water levels at the reservoir are currently up over eight feet…
Three horses euthanized at Wyoming Downs
By Hayden Godfrey Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Three two-year-old horses were euthanized on Saturday, June 17, after falling during races at Wyoming Downs north of Evanston. Because the injuries happened at different locations on the…
As campers flood forests, officials aim to manage evolving needs
• Wyoming districts are implementing or proposing changes to expand capacity, improve infrastructure and regulate use. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Via- Wyoming News Exchange As campers continue to flood into national forests — often towing large trailers, side-by-sides or…