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27 June 2025

Low Water Notice at Guernsey State Park 2025

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Low Water Notice at Guernsey State Park

 

GUERNSEY, Wyo. – June 27, 2025 – The Bureau of Reclamation has announced its annual silt run at Guernsey State Park. As a result, the reservoir will experience a rapid decline in water levels starting July 6. The boat ramps will be unusable from approximately July 9 through July 26. Water levels at Guernsey Reservoir are expected to be suitable for boating again by the morning of July 27. The reservoir will continue to rise by about 3 feet per day and is anticipated to reach the normal operational level by July 29.

 

"We appreciate the understanding and patience of our visitors during this period. While water levels may be low, Guernsey State Park still offers a wide range of outdoor activities and beautiful scenery," stated Cassie Wells, superintendent of Guernsey State Park. "We encourage everyone to come out and experience everything our park offers."

 

Despite the low water levels, many recreational activities will still be available, including camping, hiking, and mountain biking. The playground and museum will remain open. The park also features some of the best examples of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work in the Rocky Mountain region.

 

Customers with affected reservations can modify their bookings online at reserve.wyoming.gov or by calling 877-996-7275.

 

Nearby boating opportunities are available at Glendo State Park, Hawk Springs State Recreation Area, Gray Rocks Reservoir, and other locations.

 

Boaters and recreationists are advised to take proper precautions in response to the changing river flows below Glendo and Guernsey Reservoirs and the rapid lowering and refilling of Guernsey Reservoir during this period.

 

For more information about Guernsey State Park, please call 307-836-2334 or visit wyoparks.wyo.gov/guernsey.

 

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Figure 1: Image of Guernsey Reservoir during the annual silt run. 
 

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27 June 2025

Family Fun Awaits at the Wyoming State Museum's Dino Day 2025

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Family Fun Awaits at the Wyoming State Museum's Dino Day
 
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — June 27, 2025 — The Wyoming State Museum invites you to attend their Fifth Annual Dino DayTaking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, Dino Day is an opportunity for young dinosaur enthusiasts to meet experts, learn, play, and discover Wyoming’s prehistoric past.

 

The State Museum and its grounds will be transformed into a dino-themed paradise for kids and kids-at-heart to enjoy. The annual event features crafts, games, and activities that bring attendees closer to Wyoming’s paleontological pasts. A “Field of Dinos” with poles reaching toward the sky will show just how big (and small) some of the most famous dinosaurs were. Kids can play games like “Tricera-toss,” make adorable dino-themed crafts, smile for the photo booth, explore the museum with a dinosaur scavenger hunt, crawl in a “Tunnel Through Time,” touch fossils, and more. The Museum’s Curator of Education will also provide high-energy, interactive programs every twenty minutes, encouraging kids to engage their brains and bodies in learning about six dinosaur species. 

 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet experts and learn about prehistory from staff members of the Wyoming State Geological Survey, Wyoming State Parks, and the Wyoming State Museum. The Davidson Family, a local family dedicated to supporting programs and education, will bring some of their favorite reptiles, including bearded dragons, leopard geckos, a crested gecko, a sulcata tortoise, a ball python, and an albino red-tailed boa. 

 

Melisa McChesney, curator of community engagement at the Wyoming State Museum, said that large programs like Dino Day depend on community members and partners to bring the most exciting and engaging experiences to Cheyenne. “We are tremendously grateful to the partners and volunteers that help make our events successful,” said McChesney. Anyone looking for volunteer or partnership opportunities should feel welcome to reach out to her directly to get involved. 

 

Dino Day, like all of the museum’s offerings, is free and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged so that museum staff can ensure there are plenty of activities and supplies for every attendee. Families can find the registration link at bit.ly/WSMfamilydays or register by phone at 307-630-2573.

 

The Wyoming State Museum is located in the Barrett Building, 2301 Central Ave. in Cheyenne. Please call 307-630-2573 for more information. State Museum fans can follow the museum’s Facebook and Instagram accounts to stay informed about all upcoming events: @wyomingstatemuseum.

Learn more about the Wyoming State Museum at wyomuseum.wyo.gov
 
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Figure 1: A Dino Day attendees walks the length of a Diplodacus in the Field of Dinos, where people can physically experience just how gigantic these prehistoric animals used to be. Figure 2: A mini paleontologist gets up close with fossils from the Wyoming State Museum's education collection. Figure 3: The "Tunnel Through Time" invites hundreds of kids to crawl back into the past to track down a missing T. rex.

 

Contact: Melisa McChesney, 307-630-2573 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   
 

 
24 June 2025

Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series Features Mountain Men Expert During Historic Statehood Day Celebration

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Contact: Sara Davis, 307-777-7826; wyarchive@wyo.gov

 

Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series Features Mountain Men Expert During Historic Statehood Day Celebration

 

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 24, 2025 – The Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series presents Jeremy Thornbrugh from the Wyoming State Museum for a captivating exploration of the history of mountain men on Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. This special presentation will take place in person at the Wyoming Capitol Extension Auditorium (200 W. 24th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002) and online for virtual participants.

 

 

Thornbrugh's presentation coincides with Wyoming's Kickoff to America's 250th, a full-day celebration running from noon to 8 p.m. on Wyoming Statehood Day. While Capitol Square comes alive with music, history, food, and family activities, marking the launch of celebrations leading to America's 250th birthday in 2026, the Speaker Series continues its tradition of bringing Wyoming's rich history to life through expert presentations.

 

The Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series hosts presentations on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. These educational events connect the public with Wyoming's historical experts and preserve the stories that shaped our state.

 

Registration and Access

 

Virtual participation requires registration at eventbrite.com/cc/wyoming-state-archives-speaker-series-834529. In-person attendance is welcome without advance registration.

 

Recordings of all Speaker Series presentations are available on the Wyoming State Archives YouTube channel at @wyomingstatearchives3567.

 

 

For the complete events calendar and upcoming topics, visit wyoarchives.wyo.gov/index.php/about-archives/events.

 

About the Wyoming State Archives

 

The Wyoming State Archives collects, manages, and preserves Wyoming's state public records, which have long-term administrative, legal, and historical value. These records document both our state's history and the activities of Wyoming Government offices. The Archives also acquires non-government records that enhance understanding of Wyoming's rich heritage.

 

For more information or to request special assistance, please contact Wyoming State Archivist Sara Davis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or call the WSA at 307-777-7826. You can also learn more about the Wyoming State Archives at wyoarchives.wyo.gov

 

Contact: Sara Davis, 307-777-7826; wyarchive@wyo.gov

 

 
23 June 2025

Plein Air in the Parks: This Week at Hot Springs State Park and Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site 2025

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Plein Air in the Parks: This Week at Hot Springs State Park and Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site 
 

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. – June 23, 2025 – Plein Air in the Parks will be taking place at Springs State Park and Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site on June 27-29, 2025. Online registration is available at 2025-Plein-Air-at-Hot-Springs-State-Park.eventbrite.com, or artists may register in person at the Wyoming Arts Council tent at the Kiwanis Shelter of Hot Springs State Park during the event. 

 

Now in its eighth year, Plein Air in the Parks is a collaborative program by the Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks, both under the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. The tradition of plein air artmaking includes on-site painting and drawing, but the Plein Air in the Parks Program is open to most types of media. Plein Air in the Parks pairs talented artists with beautiful locations while offering cash prizes to top participants and opportunities for the community to participate. 

 

Several opportunities and events are open to the public and free of charge, with no park fee required; the full list of public events is below.

 

See the Artists at Work

Mingle with artists as they sketch and paint the landscape right before your eyes as you explore Hot Springs State Park and Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site.

 

  • Friday, June 27 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 28 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Chalk Drawing Contest

Get in the plein air spirit by participating in the chalk drawing contest! Participants will be able to register on site for this free event to be tasked with creating the best chalk drawing! Materials provided, no experience necessary, and open to all ages.

  • Saturday, June 28 | 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at Pavilion of Hot Springs State Park

 

Show and Sale

Enjoy refreshments while browsing the artwork created throughout the event, cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, and support the artists and organizations by purchasing artwork from the sale.

  • Sunday, June 29 | 3-5 p.m. at Hot Springs County Armory

 

For more information on these events, please visit wyoarts.state.wy.us/wac-program/plein-air-in-the-parks or contact Ismael Dominguez at 307-275-4476 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Learn more about Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources and its many programs at wyospcr.wyo.gov.

 

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Figure 1: An artist creates a textile-based rendition of the Hot Springs State Park landscape.
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19 June 2025

Statehood Day Celebration at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie

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Statehood Day Celebration at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie

 

LARAMIE, Wyo. – June 19, 2025 – The Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site will celebrate Wyoming's 1890 statehood with a special event on July 10. Guests can enjoy free admission all day, with activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., thanks to the sponsorship of the Wyoming Territorial Park Historic Association.

 

"We are thrilled to invite the community to join us in celebrating Wyoming's rich history on Statehood Day," said Jessica Lira, superintendent of the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site. "This event will be a wonderful opportunity for families to experience 19th-century life and create lasting memories. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site!"

 

This family-friendly celebration will feature a variety of activities, including appearances by Cowboy Joe, Jubilee Days Royalty, a balloon twister, and costumed interpreters portraying life in 19th-century Laramie. Laramie's Sagebrush Stringband will provide live music from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each visitor will receive a complimentary cupcake while supplies last, and food trucks will be on-site, offering a variety of delicious options.

 

Activities include demonstrations of candle-making and hand-processed wool, along with a stick horse rodeo for children aged five and under. For just $20, visitors can capture a piece of history with a professional tintype portrait taken using a camera with a lens from the 1800s.

 

Built in 1872, the Wyoming Territorial Prison has a storied history, housing over 1,000 outlaws, including the infamous Butch Cassidy. After a new prison was constructed in Rawlins in 1903, the facility was repurposed by the University of Wyoming as an agricultural experiment station until 2004, when it became managed by Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources as a historic site.

 

The regular operating hours for the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site are from May through September, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and October through April, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday through Saturday.

 

Learn more about Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites at wyoparks.wyo.gov.

 

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Figure 1: The Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie, image courtesy of Wyoming State Parks. Figure 2: Cowboy Joe and his handlers, image courtesy of the University of Wyoming. Figure 3: Jubilee Days Royalty, image courtesy of Cedar Mountain Photography.
 

Contact: Jessica Lira, 307-745-6161; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 
17 June 2025

Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Awards Nearly $678,000 in Grants

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Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Awards Nearly $678,000 in Grants

 

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — June 17, 2025 — The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund (WCTF) has awarded $677,768.79 to support 35 cultural and heritage projects across the state, the board announced following its most recent grant review meeting.

 

The funding supports a diverse range of initiatives, including historic preservation efforts, public art installations, performing arts programming, interpretive signage, music festivals, museum projects, and archaeological research.

 

“These projects represent the rich cultural heritage and creative spirit found across Wyoming,” said Renée Bovée, WCTF program coordinator. “From restoring historic buildings to hosting community concerts, this funding helps strengthen cultural access and preservation statewide.”

 

The full list of grant recipients, organized by county, is below:

 

Albany County

  • Laramie Community Foundation, Touchstone Laramie 2025 Biennial Arts Exhibition – $6,140

  • Quadra Dangle Society of Laramie, Accessible Restroom Addition – $15,826.26

Carbon County

  • Little Snake River Museum, Jim Baker Cabin Preservation/Restoration Project – $40,379

Fremont County

  • Central Wyoming College (Archaeology), Wiggins Fork Bison Jumps Complex Dating – $50,000

  • Dubois Chamber Music, 2025 Season – $4,141

  • The American Mountain Men, South Pass Historical Marker – $4,997.89

  • Center for Popular Research, Education and Policy, Ancestral Elders Garden & Celebration – $11,500

Johnson County

  • Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, Carnegie Building Restoration Phase Four – $50,000

Laramie County

  • Arts Cheyenne, Cheyenne Artwalk 15-Year Anniversary – $2,450

  • Cheyenne Airport Board, Arts & Aviation Center Canopy Replacement – $50,000

  • Cheyenne Civic Center Foundation, Sound and Lighting Upgrades – $27,259.74

  • Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, “Land That I Love” Concert and Outreach – $15,000

Lincoln County

  • Salt River Arts Society, Ford Theater Façade Construction – $50,000

  • Star Valley Arts Council, 2025–26 Arts Programming – $10,530

Natrona County

  • Casper Civic Chorale, 2025–2026 Season – $3,000

  • Citizens for a Civic Auditorium, The Lyric Project Evaluation – $50,000

  • Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, 2025 Pops in the Park – $47,500

Park County

  • City of Cody Parks Department, 2025 Concerts in the Park – $2,500

Sheridan County

  • The Brinton Museum, “Shadow & Light” Native American Printmakers Exhibit – $10,875

  • Sheridan Community Education Foundation, Sheridan High School Fall Drama Club – $3,000

  • Ucross Foundation, Bighorn Collective Arts Festival 2025 – $12,500

Sublette County

  • Pinedale Fine Arts Council, 2025 Soundcheck/Folk for Kids Series – $6,000

  • Sublette County Historical Society, Museum of the Mountain Man Expansion Plan – $50,000

Teton County

  • Art Association of Jackson Hole, Ceramics Kiln Replacement – $15,000

  • Community Entry Services, “Music for All” Music Therapy – $5,400

  • Dancers’ Workshop, 2025 Presenting Series – $10,000

  • Jackson Hole Chorale, Celebrate America with Song – $15,000

  • Jackson Hole Public Art, Transit and Ecology Sculpture Project – $15,000

  • Vista 360°, Cowboy Crafts Workshop – $14,000

Uinta County

  • Evanston STARS, Sound Equipment Enhancement – $20,000

Washakie County

  • Washakie Museum, Indigenous Printmakers Exhibit – $7,875

Statewide Projects

  • Culture Conservation Corps, Silversmith Workshop – $7,650

  • Wyoming Music Educators Association, Non-Profit Office Setup – $5,231.90

  • Wyoming PBS Foundation, “Call of the West” Documentary – $34,750

  • Wyoming SHEEP Foundation, 2025 Sheep & Wool Festival – $4,263

 

For more information about the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund and its grant programs, visit wyoculturaltrust.com.

Contact: Renée Bovée, 307-777-6312; Renee.BThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 
16 June 2025

Wyoming Veterans in Focus: Oral History & Photo Exhibit Project

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Contact: Jessica Lira, 307-745-6161 x13; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Wyoming Veterans in Focus: Oral History & Photo Exhibit Project

LARAMIE, Wyo. — June 16, 2025— The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Historic Sites, Wyoming State Archives, and Wyoming Arts Council are partnering on a project to gather and exhibit portraits and oral histories of Wyoming military veterans. The exhibition will open in the temporary exhibit gallery at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in time for Memorial Day 2026. "Wyoming Veterans in Focus: Oral History and Photo Exhibit Project" ensures that Wyoming veterans' experiences are preserved in their own words through conversations with those who share the unique bond of military service. The project pairs veterans with fellow veterans of all ages to conduct interviews about their experiences and lives in Wyoming. There will be 3-5 formal interview dates at locations across the state. Each scheduled session will include professional portrait photography to preserve the stories and faces of Wyoming's military community.

There are two main ways to be involved:
  • Wyoming State Archives staff is overseeing the oral histories, including training veterans to conduct oral histories, editing, and preserving the information collected. Veterans interested in participating as either an interviewer or as an interviewee can complete an online participation form by June 30, 2025. The form is available at: https://forms.gle/goQaYziX5Vp9CEMq5
  • The Wyoming Arts Council is administering a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select one portrait photographer who will conduct photo shoots around the state and produce high-quality, printed, and mounted photos for the exhibition. The RFQ is open to Wyoming photographers, and those with current or former military experience are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply to the RFQ is June 26, 2025 and is available online at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15533
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16 June 2025

2026 Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Posters Call for Commissioned Art

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Contact: Gwendolyn Kristy, 307-766-5336; Gwendolyn.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

2026 Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Posters Call for Commissioned Art

 

LARAMIE, Wyo. – June 16, 2025 – In collaboration between the Wyoming Arts Council (WAC) and the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), a new call for commissioned artwork is currently open. The 2026 Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Poster Call is an open call for regional artists to submit a poster proposal. The selected artist will receive a $6,000 payment, and their artwork will be featured on the Semiquincentennial Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Poster for America's 250th Anniversary. 

The artist call can be found at bit.ly/WAAM2026ArtistCall. All interested applicants must apply through CaFE.

 

This project seeks an artist to envision and explore what Wyoming's Indigenous people's connection to the horse in the 18th century meant as a celebration of one of the many ways in which Wyoming was thriving during this period. We are seeking visual artists who will explore, through art, Wyoming's early connection with horses as documented in the archaeological record and how this understanding has contributed to our national heritage. 

 

Additionally, this program includes the distribution of the poster statewide, nationally, and internationally. Traditionally, the poster program features and celebrates an archaeological site or artifact from Wyoming. To see examples of Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month (WAAM) Posters, please visit the SHPO website at bit.ly/WAAMAwardPosters

 

The WAAM Poster call is open to visual artists from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Utah. Both established and emerging artists are welcome to apply. Native American artists are highly encouraged to apply for this commission. The artist must be willing to work within the archaeological theme identified for the project. Complete eligibility requirements can be found on CaFE. Additional project resources and reference materials will be provided to the selected artist. The call will close on July 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m

 

For project-related questions, please contact Gwendolyn Kristy at the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office at 307-766-5366 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For questions about CaFE or the application, contact Kimberly Mittelstadt at the Wyoming Arts Council at 307-274-6673 or Kimberly.Mittelstadt@wyo.gov.

 

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Figure 1: The 2025 Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month Poster

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13 June 2025

Governor Gordon Proclaims June 17 - July 4, 2025, as Civic Season in Wyoming

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Governor Gordon Proclaims June 17 - July 4, 2025, as Civic Season in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, WY –June 13, 2025
 Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon officially signed a proclamation on June 12, 2025, declaring June 17 to July 4, 2025, as Civic Season in Wyoming. This statewide initiative encourages reflection on the nation's history and active participation in shaping its future.

The season begins on June 17th at 5:30 pm with a panel at the Laramie County Library that will highlight local high school students in conversation with civic superheroes Melissa Martin, Marguerite Herman, JoLynn Paulsen, and Milward Simpson. It culminates with the Civic Season Festival on Wednesday, July 2, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm on the Wyoming State Museum grounds, where guests can enjoy live music, inspiring speeches, and creative educational activities that help individuals learn more about civics. A full schedule can be found at: wyomuseum.wyo.gov/civicseason.

The Wyoming State Museum has been a leading force in Civic Season since 2022, expanding its programming this year to include a "slice of History" pizza party at the Wyoming Women's History House in Laramie on Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm. Melisa McChesney, Curator of Community Engagement at the museum, emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating, "Civic Season is a new American tradition encouraging people to go beyond hotdogs and fireworks to dive deep into our nation's democracy, identity, and future." Each of the six upcoming Civic Season events is designed as an entry point into civic engagement, utilizing games, community debates, teenage speakers, pizza parties, and even live music to create fun and inviting environments for civic education and exploration.

Wyoming’s Civic Season was developed by the Wyoming State Museum with the support of essential community partners and speakers including Better Together, Braver Angels, CHISPA, Cheyenne League of Women Voters, Laramie County Community Partnership, Laramie County Library System, Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, NAACP Cheyenne, Wyoming ACLU, Dr. Rev. Hilton McClendon, Sr., Former Representative Jim Byrd, Kylie McCormick, Representative Lee Filer, and County Clerk Debra Lee.
 
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Figure 1: Governor Gordon displays the Civic Season proclamation at its signing on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Figure 2: Civic Season planning committee members and Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources employees pose for a photo with the Governor at the Civic Season 2025 proclamation signing. 
 
Contact: Melisa McChesney, 307-630-2573; MelisThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
 

 

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Bighorn River Blueway Trail Meetings - Public Input NeededBig Horn Radio NetworkMarch 21, 2011View Article
Camp shacks explained in detailCody EnterpriseMarch 23, 2022View Article
Five Facts About the Buffalo Bill State Park Camping CabinsBig Horn Radio NetworkMarch 24, 2022View Article
Wyoming Outdoor Recreation's Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives met in MarchCounty 10March 24, 2022View Article
Bighorn River Blueway Trail meeting TuesdayNorthern WY Daily NewsMarch 24, 2022View Article
Panelists discuss tolerance, cooperation with mixed recreational groups in BighornsSheridan PressMarch 26, 2022View Article
State Records Advisory Committee offering grants promoting historical recordsCounty 10March 28, 2022View Article
State Park camping proposal met with oppositionUinta County HeraldMarch 29, 2022View Article
Wyoming Arts Council seeking Wyoming musicians for the 2022 Summer Road Trip PlaylistCounty 10April 1, 2022View Article
Historian Ewig to present lecture on historic railroad disasterWY Tribune-EagleApril 1, 2022View Article
Trail End State Historic Site opens for seasonSheridan PressApril 2, 2022View Article
Wyoming Arts Council seeking Wyoming musicians for Summer Road Trip PlaylistSheridan PressApril 8, 2022View Article
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Gary Schoene - Manager, Public Information Office & Marketing Department

Gary Schoene, a native of Cheyenne and a graduate of the University of Wyoming, has worked in the newspaper and public relations industry for more than 30 years. Upon graduation, he worked as a sportswriter for both the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle and Casper Star-Tribune before being named as assistant sports information director at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.

Schoene returned to Wyoming in 1988 and worked in the Public Affairs Office of the Wyoming Department of Transportation for 12 years before being named as Public Information Officer for the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources in 2000.    

 

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