tourism

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.

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.

More than 3.5 million people made their way to Grand Teton National Park between January and October this year. It’s the second busiest year in the park’s history behind 2021.

October visitation is up 16 percent over last year and nine percent over 2021.

Visitation was two percent higher than last September. Overall year-to-date visitation is five percent higher than in 2023.

Those tourism dollars often help keep local economies running, but there’s also major stresses on infrastructure that is not built to withstand the crowds.

As wildfires burn across the Western U.S., a new study using AI technology shows that evacuating a major tourist area in the Mountain West could take more than three times longer than local experts thought.

During the rut, bull elk can be more aggressive and unpredictable towards park visitors.

Gillette recently hosted some 55,000 people for Camporee – and looks to host more, perhaps smaller events, in the future.

Cody Trolley Tours shares the story of Buffalo Bill and some of the historic sites around the town he founded. The trolley business has seen fewer visitors this summer.