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5 Tips to Care for National Parks Across the United States

United States National Parks protect the indigenous animals, plants, and species found across the country’s landscape. Although National Park week begins on April 20th, it’s never too early to start honoring these special landmarks. Check out these tips to care…

New Planning Tool For Prospective Missionaries

The following story was taken from Mormon Newsroom. Prospective missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now have a new tool available to assist them in planning for their missions. The tool, which is available on LDS.org,…

St. George Utah Temple Closing for Renovations

The St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will close later this year for a major renovation. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said the temple will close November 4, 2019, as crews…

Franklin County, Idaho Sheriff investigating death as a homicide

PRESTON — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an unnamed man as a homicide. Authorities began the investigation Saturday when law enforcement discovered the man’s body at a residence in the eastern side of the county,…

Utah man killed in Idaho avalanche

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. Family members have confirmed Tommy Hawkins, of Layton, Utah, was killed in the avalanche Friday. He was a former resident of Victor and a Teton High School graduate, according…

Your Winter Bird Watching in Yellowstone Checklist

Just because the weather is cold doesn’t mean you have to set aside your passion for bird watching until the spring. While many birds migrate out of Wyoming in the winter, a select few fly in from the north to…

Car crash on I-80 near Lyman claims life of Evanston man

An Evanston man has died as the result of a car crash on I-80 near Lyman. The Wyoming Highway Patrol says the fatal accident occurred at around 6:53 a.m. on Thursday, January 24 at milepost 35. According to WHP, a…

National Retail Fairness Act Introduced to Keep WY Tax Dollars in WY

The Following is a Press Release from the office of Representative Albert Sommers With the goal of keeping more Wyoming tax dollars in Wyoming, House Bill 220, the National Retail Fairness Act was introduced in the Wyoming House of Representatives today. The legislation…

5 of the Best Hot Springs to Visit in Wyoming

Wyoming is full of amazing sights and history that draws people in from far and wide. For thousands of years, people have been charmed by one of its most famous attractions—hot springs. People from all over the world come to…

Expert or Beginner | The Best Snowshoeing Trails in Wyoming

Snowshoeing is a wonderful way to get out and experience nature, and it’s easy and fun, too! Like running, snowshoeing can be enjoyed in solitude or as a group activity. People of all ages can enjoy the sport together—the learning…