Oh, if the walls could talk. Fort Laramie National Historic Site would have some stories. Wild, western stories. Fort Laramie — called Fort William and Fort John in previous iterations — was originally established in 1834 as a fur trading post. A bastion of civilization in the middle of the…
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Wyoming Skies: Your Gateway to Stellar Adventures Imagine heading outside and seeing more stars than you ever thought possible—that's the magic of the Cowboy State's night sky. Here, the horizon stretches for miles, and the darkness reveals a blanket of natural wonder. What makes the stars one of…
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Upon meeting the Sanchez family, some things are obvious: They’re charismatic, adventurous and incredibly supportive of one another. What’s not immediately evident, especially while in the wild of Wyoming, is that two of the children have Down syndrome. Family climbing in Wyoming with Teton…
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Wyoming is known for our stunning, wide-open landscapes and amazing mountain views, but we must remind ourselves to step back and take in of one of our greatest assets: our night skies. If you need some convincing, here are 5 reasons why Wyoming is the best place to lay back and gaze at the stars:…
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In the season finale of Howdy Neighbor, our hosts set out to uncover the epic winter landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. Along the way Shawn and Jim encounter a variety of wildlife, explore the iconic thermal features of Old Faithful geyser basin, catch a ride on a historic snow-coach, and try…
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Wyoming is known as the cowboy state, and there's no better way to experience that cowboy culture than staying at a dude ranch. Either a working Dude Ranch where you can get your hands dirty or a luxurious dude ranch with fine dining. After you stay at the Dude Ranch be sure to hit one of our…
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“Artists are also like scientists,” reflects Kunlin He, an interdisciplinary artist and 2022 Ucross resident, whose work focuses on cultural, political and environmental issues. “Just like scientists, [artists] must travel so far beyond the limitation of knowledge… That's the reason that travel…
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Sometimes, what fuels art is as easy to see as the Wind River Range, or as tricky to pin down as grace. Other times, art is made possible by something far more tangible, and no less vital—like a plate of food. Chef Cindy Brooks knows this better than most. As head chef at the Ucross Foundation…
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In a dense city, the wind moves differently than it does across the high plains of Wyoming. It comes up against unnatural obstacles, ricochets off glass and steel. It might get stopped short, the same way one’s line of sight is abbreviated by urban structure. At the Ucross Foundation ranch…
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With rails of the first transcontinental railroad laid near Cheyenne in 1867, our capital city can be considered the quintessential railroad town of Wyoming. From the historic depot that is the cornerstone of the plaza downtown to the Big Boy Steam Engine on display in Holiday Park, modern-day…
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