Outdoor Recreation

Friends of the Bridger-Teton is hiring five former forest workers. They’ll help complete projects the forest can’t get to this summer – an accumulation of years of lack of funding and more recently, DOGE cuts.

An uncertain future of new tariffs has the Colorado outdoor industry concerned. New and longtime brands are now preparing for what's next.

Visitors to both parks should keep an eye out for park vehicles and snow removal equipment, and respect any road and wildlife closures.

Wyoming Pathways says uncertainty about federal funding may derail this year’s planned work. This sentiment is echoed by other federally funded groups across the country.

Wyoming and 23 other states already have offices that boost the outdoor economy. Could Idaho join the bandwagon?

Tourism is the second largest industry in Wyoming, and the state is looking toward the next generation to help shape the sector. That’s where a new Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute at the University of Wyoming will step in.

Using infrared trail cameras, cell phone location data and fitness tracking apps, Montana-based Headwaters Economics is able to more accurately estimate usage and economic impacts.

A new multi-million dollar ride saves lives. Other organizations in the West are watching.

As Wyoming’s recreation industry continues to grow, new trails and outdoor facilities are popping up all over the state to give mountain bikers, skiers, snowshoers and hikers more options for basking in the wilderness. That includes the Happy Jack Recreation Area near Laramie.

Recently, the Park County Travel Council has highlighted more outdoor experiences. It’s a shift backed by millions of local lodging tax dollars, but it's drawn some skepticism from some locals.