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Peck Wins The IPSSSDR

February 4, 2013 Lincoln County, State of Wyoming Comments Off
Peck

Beginning the 18th annual International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race in second place, Aaron Peck of Grand Prairie, Alberta steadily closed in on the leader and this weekend posted the fastest overall time in the race to win the 2013 event at its conclusion in Evanston.  Although winning is the objective … Continue Reading

Snowpack Near Normal Here

February 4, 2013 Greater Yellowstone, State of Wyoming Comments Off
Snowflake

Small accumulations of snow several days last week helped maintain the snowpack in northwestern Wyoming, if not at 100% of average, at least within 10% of the norm.  The Snake River Basin checked in Friday at … Continue Reading

You May Have Money Coming

February 4, 2013 State of Wyoming Comments Off
Amangani - Whirl Pool 1

Have you gotten all the money that is owed to you.  You might be surprised.  The Wyoming State Treasurer is looking for the rightful owners of unclaimed funds that have accumulated in the Unclaimed Property Division of that office.  Unclaimed property includes, … Continue Reading

Wyoming Tourism Strong and Growing

February 1, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
Travel

The tourism industry in Wyoming has shown appreciable growth over the past year.  According to the Wyoming Office of Tourism, preliminary assessments show local and state tax revenues generated by travel in Wyoming during 2012 were … Continue Reading

Jackson Hole Hotel Takes Top Honors

February 1, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
Amangani - Whirl Pool 1

US News and World Report released its 2013 Best Hotels rankings this week, and topping the list for the first time is Jackson Hole’s Amangani.  The report touts the hotel’s heated outdoor pool with stunning views of … Continue Reading

Peck Wins Day 6 of IPSSSDR

February 1, 2013 Lincoln County, State of Wyoming, Sublette County Comments Off
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Day six of the 18th annual International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race is history now and once again, Aaron Peck from Grand Prairie, Alberta Canada posted the fastest time, averaging 11.5 miles per hour with … Continue Reading

Prediction: Groundhog or Marmot?

February 1, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming Comments Off
marmot

While Punxsutawney Phil will again be the focus of attention tomorrow for Groundhog Day, Wyoming might look at his close relative – the Alpine Marmot – to help its residents predict the coming of spring.  Indeed, the Groundhog shares … Continue Reading

Conservation Funds Survive Wyo House

January 31, 2013 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County Comments Off
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A bill before the Wyoming House that would provide funding for large conservation projects has been passed along to the Senate for consideration there.  House Bill 81 entitled “Large Project Funding” includes two provisions that affect Jackson Hole.  $600-thousand is being appropriated for a 300 acre conservation easement on Munger Mountain, south of Jackson and appropriates another $600-thousand … Continue Reading

Peck Finishes First Again

January 31, 2013 State of Wyoming Comments Off
IPSSSDR 01-30

Aaron Peck from Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada, posted the fastest time on Day Five of the 2013 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race while on the 42-mile trail from Louis Lake Parking Lot on South Pass near Lander.  It was Peck’s third day in a row with the fastest time for the stage, this time averaging … Continue Reading

Elk Feeding Begins

elk feeding

Biologists say supplemental feeding is anticipated to begin today on the National Elk Refuge following the addition of two to five inches of new snow on top of three to five inches of dense, crusty snow.  Refuge Biologist Eric Cole says that has left … Continue Reading

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    If you haven’t bought this year’s fishing license yet, shame on you. Fishing season’s in full swing. What are you waiting for? A free fishing day? If so, it turns out you’re in luck. I’ll tell you about it on today’s show. If you’re looking for the Wyoming fishing regulations for this year, click this [...] [...]
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