By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

he unmistakable sounds of axes striking timber, chainsaws roaring through logs, cheering rodeo fans and laughter echoing from the Grand Encampment Opera House filled the Upper Platte River Valley as thousands gathered for one of Wyoming’s most unique Father’s Day traditions.

The 65th Annual Woodchoppers Jamboree and Rodeo proved to be one for the record books.