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Hunt, Fish, Skate, Golf and More in and Around Gillette
This part of Wyoming is rightfully known as a sports lover’s paradise. The fishing is legendary, with anglers coming from around the world to snag the wily western trout and other denizens of rivers and streams. Hunters flock here to go after mule deer, antelope and even trophy American bison. Multiple hunt ranches and guide services ensure hunters do well and natural preserves remain pristine.
Campbell County Parks & Recreation Department
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Gillette, WY's Parks Make It a Green City
Dan Barks says trees aren’t abundant in northeast Wyoming, but that isn’t the case at CAM-PLEX Park.
Barks, the general manager at CAM-PLEX, points out that the park sits on 140 scenic acres within the 1,100-acre CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities site, and 20 of the park’s 140 acres have been specifically developed into a heavily treed area. That area also has pavilions with picnic tables and a large playground for residents to enjoy.
“CAM-PLEX Park was purposely planted... Read More »
Gillette's Day Trip to Mount Rushmore and Devil's Tower
There is no shortage of things to see and do in Gillette, but a wealth of nearby attractions is an added bonus for visitors. Some of the nation’s best known tourist attractions are within three hours, or less, of Gillette, including Mount Rushmore, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, Devils Tower National Monument, Deadwood and more. So whether a scenic vista or a giant president is on the viewing wish list, a stay here can easily be expanded into enjoyable regional day trips.
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Rodeo Events Are a Big Draw in Gillette
Just like Wyoming is synonymous with cowboys, Gillette and Campbell County are becoming known for rodeo. The county has a long history of sports such as bull riding, steer roping and barrel racing, and it hosts several large rodeo events. “Campbell County has always been known as a rodeo community,” says Rex Brown, marketing manager at CAM-PLEX, Gillette’s largest multievent facility. One event CAM-PLEX hosts is the National High School Finals Rodeo in July, which draws 1,500... Read More »
Gillette Swim Program Features First-Class Facilities and a Championship Program
It takes a lot more than a stroke of luck to create a championship swim team, and Gillette has mastered the formula. Unparalleled facilities, a dedicated coaching staff and talented swimmers have helped lead the Gillette Swim Team to 15 consecutive state championships.
We have a really nice facility here, and we don't ever really stop practicing, says Phil Rehard, GST head coach for the past eight years and the 2009 Wyoming Swimming Coach of the Year. The club program has approximately 200... Read More »
Fun Things To Do in Gillette, WY
From cultural activities to recreational adventures, residents and visitors alike can always find something entertaining to experience in Gillette, WY.
1. Visit the Rockpile Museum, and check out a variety of collections, artifacts and memorabilia.
2. Play racquetball, go swimming or exercise at the Campbell County Parks and Recreation.
3. Check out a special event, such as a concert, at the Wyoming Center at CAM-PLEX.
4. Enjoy spending time outdoors at Devils Tower National... Read More »
Golfers and Wildlife Enjoy Gillette's Courses
Gillette is where the deer and the antelope and the golfers play. Sometimes all in the same place.
The striking scenery and abundant wildlife that characterize Gillette can be found on the golf course as well. Gillette has only one 18-hole course, but it is a picturesque facility that has made multiple appearances on Golfweek magazine’s annual list of the best public-access courses in Wyoming.
Bell Nob Golf Course
Located less than five miles west of the heart of downtown Gillette, Bell... Read More »
Gillette's Recreation Options Attract Families and Retirees
Young Professionals, Raising a Family in Gillette
When it came time for graphic designer and publisher Harvey Jackson to raise a family‚ there was little doubt where his internal compass would point. Harvey headed home to Gillette. “In a smaller city‚ people know you‚” says the 30-year-old Jackson‚ who grew up in Gillette and returned with his wife‚ Megan‚ in 2001. “It has a small-town feeling. In Denver‚ it seems like you got lost... Read More »
Gillette's CAM-PLEX Ropes National Rodeo Competitions, Conventions and Performances
As the West's premier multi-event facility, Gillette's CAM-PLEX is no stranger to national and international conventions, regional competitions and local events. "We host close to 400 events that draw about 350,000 people," Dan Barks, general manager, says of the 1,100-acre complex. "The economic impact on the community of this facility is more than $18 million annually." Both Airstream and American Coach RV Rallies will hold annual meetings at the facility this year,... Read More »
Dirt Track Sports Grow in Popularity in Gillette, WY
Here’s the dirt on motorsports in Gillette – they are alive and well, and exciting.
One rollicking example is the high-banked, 3/8-mile, dirt track oval of the Gillette Thunder Speedway, a popular racing venue whose attendance has grown steadily over the years. Motorsports action at the speedway takes place every Saturday night from mid-April to mid-September.
The Gillette Thunder was established in 1977, but moved to its current location on the eastern portion of the CAM-PLEX... Read More »
