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Fair/Rodeo is Big Event in Casper

The Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo is among the biggest and best celebrations in the Wild West. Wyoming residents have been gathering in Casper each summer since 1947 and laying it all on the line in a variety of contests that test skill, strength, stamina and know-how. This combined rodeo and fair is a real treat for spectators who can watch a variety of entertainers, find thrills at the carnival, pig out at the food booths and admire some of the most talented cowboys and cowgirls in the... Read More »
Golfers tee off at Three Crowns Golf Club

Casper Offers Sports for All Seasons

Casper calls itself the Adventure Capital, and they aren’t kidding. The mountain town sports indoor and outdoor adventures ranging from serene to good-for-you scary. Skiers don’t have to go far for slope-style adventure. Hogadon Ski Area is just 15 minutes away and city-ownership means season passes are affordable. Mid-week skiers and snowboarders enjoy the perks of residency, swishing down quiet slopes. During warm months, low-budget adventure awaits at Casper Mountain, where cyclists and... Read More »
Hot Springs State Park

North Platte River Satisfies Cravings for Adventure in Casper

The North Platte River provides an ideal channel for some of the water’s greatest adventures in Casper, WY. From fly-fishing and kayaking to extreme white water rafting, the possibilities are endless on the expanses of this more than 122-mile tributary of the Platte River. The Platte River Parkway White Water Park is a collection of five man-made structures on the North Platte that creates adrenaline-pumping white-water courses for the thrill-seekers. Flotation rentals are... Read More »

Glide Down the Pristine Slopes at the Casper Nordic Center

Located on Casper Mountain, eight miles south of the city of Casper, are the snow-covered slopes of the Casper Nordic Center. The 26 miles of crisp, white trails provide an exciting experience for all levels of skiers. There are the cross-country slopes for daytime skiing and a half-mile lighted loop for more advanced night skiers. Because the Nordic Center is elevated more than 7,700 feet, it receives plenty of snow early in the year. The season opens in November and lasts through the... Read More »