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Staunton State Park has invested in all-terrain wheelchairs for people with disabilities so that they can get out and enjoy nature again.
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The program was launched in 2021 when two of ranger positions were created, a first for the state. Visitation at Wyoming state parks and historic sites has been on the rise in recent years. This can partly be attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire to go outdoors. Offerings for LGBTQ and Latino youth, in addition to female-oriented camping trips are also part of their offerings. Other ranger programs aimed specifically at young people are also set to debut this year.
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Cassie Castillo, the Laramie ambassador, said the people she works with feel left out of the hiking and camping world. She’s working with the Wyoming Latina Youth Conference at the University of Wyoming in October to build more visibility for the organization.
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After a lengthy discussion, the Wyoming House of Representatives gave initial approval to a bill that increases the amount of maintenance money state…
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State Parks are opening this weekend to Wyoming residents only. To ensure that this is the case the Department of Outdoor Recreation and State Parks has…
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Five minutes from downtown Laramie, Melanie Arnett unlocks a gate. She pulls a truck through and we’re inside the 5,500-acre parcel of land that Laramie…
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A bill proposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives would redirect funds received from state park permits into a special revenue account. The purpose…
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The Wyoming Senate has given initial support to a bill that would allow State Parks to use entrance fees on things besides major building projects. But…
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If Governor Matt Mead’s eight percent budget cuts go through, Wyoming’s state parks would have to make significant cuts in services and staffing. Milward…
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Wyoming’s state parks are getting fewer visitors than usual, and park officials say it’s probably because of the ban on campfires.State Parks Chief of…