Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources

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Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails named Gold Medal Finalist by the National Recreation and Park Association!

From the National Recreation and Park Association: "The National Gold Medal Award honors public park and recreation agencies and state park systems throughout the United States and armed forces recreation programs worldwide that demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource management and innovative approaches to delivering superb park and recreation services with fiscally sound business practices."

To learn more about the National Gold Medal Awards, click here [ [link removed] ].

We are very pleased to be named a finalist among a great set of state parks: Missouri, Ohio, and Texas.

The winner will be named in October at the annual conference.

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We had a great time in Rawlins for Semillitas Outdoors with Latino Outdoors!

Latino Outdoors pinataAngelina LO

We were able to teach about pollinators and native plants during this "seedlings" event with our Wings Over Wyoming program.

LO Cassie birthday cake

We also celebrated Latino Outdoors' 10th birthday!

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Migratory Bird Day Fest at Sinks Canyon May 13th 10:00-12:00

We're excited to have our friends from Audubon Rockies coming to Sinks Canyon - this time for our Migratory Bird Day Fest! Fun and informative for all ages, join us for interactive bird games, info about making your yard bird-friendly, and more. Join us at the Sinks Canyon Visitor Center Saturday May 13th from 10:00-12:00.

 

Sinks Canyon Book Club meeting June 7th at 7 and reading The Feather Thief

We're excited to start our first book club with the Fremont County Library System! Folks can check out a special book club copy - no need for a library card and no short deadline! If you're not in Fremont County, purchase from your local bookstore or a used copy and join our virtual book club conversation! 

Our Sinks Canyon State Park book club will meet June 7th at 7:00! 

Can't make it in person? Based on demand, I will offer a virtual book club! Fill out this form [ [link removed] ] to sign up.

 

Latino Outdoors Weekend July 14-16 at Sinks Canyon

 

Registration [ [link removed] ] will go live June 1 for our Latino Outdoors Campout! This will be a weekend of fun at the park with activities, food, and community. It is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required and limited.

 

ASL Interpreter services in the Big Horn District

 

We are pleased to be offering a set of ASL interpreter services -- teamed up with our interpretive staff! The Big Horn District is hosting three days of specialized programming. Sign up to stay informed on all details at [link removed]. 

 

Bear River State Park movies in the park

Join us at Bear River this summer for movies on the lawn! 

Women Who Hike Leave No Trace Course at Seminoe State Park

Our Women Who Hike Leave No Trace Course will be fun and full of adventure!

Register Here. Cost is $120 and covers all meals, supplies, and LNT certification [ [link removed] ]

 

What Ranger Angelina is most excited for - pixel art

Wyatt

We are about to onboard a whole new team of interpreters! Each of our five districts will be gaining a seasonal interpretive ranger in addition to our three full-time permanent rangers! Look for programming across the state this summer. 

Wyatt, pictured here, volunteered for me in Oklahoma in 2021, moved to Wyoming for the season in 2022, and is returning for 2023!

Until our next newsletter - stay in touch on Wyoming State Parks' Facebook page and Instagram @wyo.state.parks!

 

Angelina

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