recreation

McCoy says the proposed degree program will be a business focused take on tourism and recreation, in order to foster a highly-educated workforce that will develop new businesses or grow existing businesses in Wyoming.

The study shows how recreation is growing since Wyoming's energy sector has been in decline.

U.S. Highway 26 remains closed west of Riverton because of water flowing over the road.

The university already offers programs to help feed other industries in Wyoming, from education to energy.

The four play structures will be installed in the three city parks by June 30.

Park officials remind folks that winter weather in Yellowstone is extremely unpredictable. Road closures or delays can occur with little or no warning.

“Conditions are very dangerous at this time,” says Burton. “People shouldn’t float when the river is this high. It will drop soon; wait until then for your float trip.”

The Forest Service says that for the third year in a row, the decision to close Pole Mountain roads has come as a last resort after years of damage.

The Forest Service asks the public to be aware and prepared when going into the forest.

You hike, camp, ski nordically, picnic and otherwise hang out on Casper Mountain. The Natrona County Parks Department knows you want to do more and do it better. So the county commission last week approved up to $59,200 to hire consultants to collect ideas for recreation, repair and construction` from mountain users, property owners, volunteers, and government agencies, says parks department direc