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Group Forms Around Muddy Mountain Access [AUDIO]

Karen Snyder — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:41:24 +0000

Big game hunters were the dominant presence at a meeting Saturday night designed to kick off an effort to help a Natrona County family sell off their 4500 acre ranch, while maintaining access for public use.

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Final Input For Camping At NC Reservoirs Wednesday

Karen Snyder — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:34:56 +0000

A new master plan for recreation at Alcova, Pathfinder and Grey reef reservoirs has reached a preferred alternative. That plan is intended for use over the next 20 years and addresses amenity upgrades for campsites at the recreational areas. The plan will be on display at a final workshop Wednesday evening. Margeret Teevens, for the Natrona County Parks Department explains.

500K To Shoshone National Forest

Karen Snyder — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:57:48 +0000

Wyoming News Service Story

A half-million dollars in federal money is on its way to the Shoshone National Forest, and the “strings attached” mean locals need to pipe up about how the money is spent. That reliance on local input is unusual for such federal spending. Wind River District Ranger, Rick Metzger, says he expects to see proposals for road and trail improvements, campground maintenance, stream restoration, and wildlife habitat work. "People typically have their favorite part of the forest. I’m curious as to what kind of response we will get. I suspect we’ll have more projects than dollars."