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Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT)

The Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) is closely monitoring the impacts of the federal government shutdown and what it means for Wyoming’s tourism industry and visitors.

Fort Laramie National Historic Site and the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center are closed for the duration of the federal government shutdown.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Early risers were treated to one of the year’s most dazzling naked-eye sights on Friday, September 19, when the crescent moon, the planet Venus and the star Regulus clustered tightly together on the east-northeast horizon before sunrise.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

As wildfires continue to grow in frequency and severity in Wyoming and the West, researchers at the University of Wyoming are exploring levels of public support for federal policy changes to place more emphasis on fire prevention.

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Aaron Voos, Public Affairs Specialist, Forest Service, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest & Thunder Basin National Grass Land

Effective immediately, Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place for the entirety of the Medicine Bow National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland in Wyoming.

By John Farr

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Hello, I’m John Farr, a retired 90 year old man living in Encampment because I love it. I’ve come up here with my folks since I started fishing here in 1941.

I have enjoyed hunting and fishing in this beautiful County and I enjoy remembering back to how the Valley was some years back, as I enjoy seeing the progress the area is making in many ways. 

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Aaron Voos,

Public Affairs Specialist, Forest Service=Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland

Campfires are only allowed in USDA Forest Service approved and installed fire pits/grates, or gas-fueled devices with an on/off switch.

By Connie Patterson

Valley Service Organization

When the recently married couple Hank and Nora Jewell moved into the home that had belonged to his grandparents, Lloyd and Mary Aden, the yard was mostly grass.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Driving in Carbon County at night can be treacherous due to wildlife. Deer, pronghorn and elk must always be looked for on the side of the road. Due to their size, it is hoped they will be seen before hitting them.

Another creature, not as large but capable of doing damage to a vehicle, is the jackrabbit.

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University of Wyoming

For decades, a population of grouse in south-central Wyoming and northwest Colorado has been identified as Columbian sharp-tailed grouse, the same subspecies that can be found in far western Wyoming near Jackson along with Idaho, northern Utah and parts of the Pacific Northwest.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On June 28, on Greg Ryan’s property outside Saratoga, with views of the North Platte River meandering by, three trailers were set up to operate on the airwaves.

“It is great atmospheric conditions,” said Jay Duthler, one of the amateur operators. “This plateau was empty a little over 24 hours ago. You can start setting up 24 hours before the competition.”

Compiled by Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Medicine Bow National Forest is seeking public input this summer on the ongoing implementation of the Medicine Bow Landscape Vegetation Analysis Project, also known as LaVA. Forest officials announced they will accept comments and feedback through several methods in June and July, with input most helpful if received by July 15.

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University of Wyoming

As our nation gears up for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland (MBRTB) encourages everyone to help prevent human-caused fires with a few helpful tips while visiting public lands. 

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Susan Davis

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Press Release

Aaron Voos, Public Affairs, USDA Forest Service

All National Forest System roads on the Pole Mountain unit of the Medicine Bow National Forest are now open for public motorized travel. Roads began opening in stages this past week with public safety and natural resource sustainability taken into consideration.