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Lorado Reetz and Victoria Ross of Jackson Hole practice their horseshoe throws for a competition in Worland. They stopped off in Thermopolis and did a little practice throwing at the horseshoe pit in Hot Springs State Park. Reetz is a 2019 World Champion through the National Horseshoe Pitching Association....
4-H and FFA youth had the opportunity to have their fair beef project's hooves trimmed on Wednesday at the fairgrounds. Kevin Nicol comes to Thermopolis every year to trim hooves. His hydraulic chute gently tilts the beef sideways so he can grind the hooves down. Trimming show calf hooves is an important part of animal care. Proper care will ensure a healthy and sound animal at fair....
Wyoming Hot Springs State Park (HSSP) has volunteers from all over the country who come with their RVs and help with the maintenance of the park. All of them feel extremely fortunate to spend their retirement years collaborating in gardening and upkeep. The relationships of the volunteers have become quite close and collegial. For the volunteers that come to HSSP, their work is done out of the goodness of their hearts and for an RV spot. They agree to spend 20 hours per week helping out. The...
If you’re looking for something fun to do with the little ones on the 4th of July, a kiddie parade will be going on in Hot Springs State Park at 10 a.m. Decorate your strollers or wagons, let the kids decorate their bikes and parade around the main sidewalk in the park. Meet at the parking lot by the Kiwanis shelter to join in the fun. There will also be a free 5k run/walk earlier that morning, starting at 7:30 a.m. to avoid the heat. These events are not associated with any organizations, but are approved by the state park for those f... Full story
Football players from across the state and surrounding states spent part of this week at the Big Horn Basin Football Camp in Thermopolis. Here, a receiver practices getting his hands around the pigskin and coming down without dropping it....
Trucks and cars follow along on Buffalo Creek Road Saturday for a Father's Day weekend cruise organized by Dood Jaussaud. The cruise was held both Saturday and Sunday....
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department will be doing their annual fireworks show for the July 4th Independence Day celebration, according to Fire Chief Mark Collins. He said that they are about $5,000 short on funds for the show compared to what they normally collect in previous years. They usually budget between $12,000 to $14,000 for a typical show. However, even though the funds raised this year is lower, John Fish, head of the fireworks committee, reports a pyrotechnician will come in to... Full story
The Wyoming Dinosaur Center recently received grant funding from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund for $8,000. Nearly $125,000 was awarded to 24 projects around the state that vary from historic preservation and facility infrastructure to online art exhibits, music festivals and much more. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center received their funding for an interactive display project. The matching grant will help pay for three displays – a T-rex and triceratops display, Wyoming Dinosaur Center history display and Jimbo, the Supersaurus. The displays w...
Several people headed to the Bighorn River on Saturday to cool off, fish and have a good time....
Reflections of clouds and trees cover the Bighorn River in Thermopolis during a beautiful June Sunset....
Both pools in Hot Springs State Park have been packed with both locals and tourists since they were allowed to reopen to the public on June 6.... Full story
The Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo has been canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19 health orders. The rodeo was scheduled for the last weekend in June. Local committee members had worked with committee members from other large rodeos around the state for months to decide the future of their events. Governor Mark Gordon made the cancelation announcement a few weeks ago, while flanked by a representative from each event, including committee member T.J. Owsley of the Thermopolis PRCA Rodeo....
RoundTop Mountain and red cliffs provide a beautiful backdrop as hay is cut in windrows in a field along Buffalo Creek Road.... Full story
Hot Springs County Recreation Adult Softball is currently in season with only three teams playing. Those teams are One Eyed Buffalo, Robin Batsman and One Stop Sparkplugs. Anja Abbott, Recreation Director, reported that on Thursday, June 11, One Eyed Buffalo won the first game against Robin Batsman at 6:30 p.m., and One Stop Sparkplugs won the second game at 7:45 against Robin Batsman. The regular season will last to the end of June with the three teams facing off at their scheduled times. On June 30 at 7:45 p.m. will be the Homerun Derby....
Storyteller in Thermopolis is once again participating in the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative’s Cups4Cups event to raise money to support increased breast health services across the state. Originally planned for April, the group placed the event on hold due to COVID-19, but with restrictions loosening, they are finally able to hold the event this Saturday, the first day of summer. Storyteller will join other coffee houses across the state in ‘pinking out’ for the event and offering specials during the day. Funds raised by the Initiative help...
Traveling back in time is something we’ve all thought about at one time or another, but what if you could travel back 10,000 years? In Hot Springs County we’re rather lucky that we can do just that. All it takes is a short drive west of town to visit the Legend Rock Petroglyph site. You feel as though you’re stepping back in time as you’re surrounded by the natural beauty of the area along with 92 individual panels of sandstone that hold more than 280 different petroglyphs. Carved into the roc...
The Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult decision to cancel their annual Demolition Derby held annually in August. In their press release, they said their Board of Directors “have made the difficult decision to cancel the Annual Thermopolis Demolition Derby scheduled for August 8, 2020. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our drivers and spectators. But we know it is the right decision based on the information we have today. We look forward to m...
Red Dirt Master Gardeners selected Julia Schleusner's yard as their garden of the month for June....
Alix Sorenson guides her horse around the barrel to make her time during Saturday's Gymkhana at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds.. This is the first event of five during the 2020 season. They will be held monthly through October. See page 3 for results....
Jennifer Fisher and Forrest Coleman-Weisz approached the Town Council asking if they could have a street dance featuring well-known music artist Chancey Williams. Fisher proposed two dates, July 1 and 2. They want to close the street and have an open container policy while maintaining the regulations of social distancing. Fisher said this could be an opportunity to raise spirits and celebrate in light of the economic situation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the current...
The yearly ritual for 4-H and FFA youth was Sunday evening at the fairgrounds. The youth must have their animals weighed and tagged, with a Wyoming State Fair ear tag, in order to show and sell their animals at county fair later this summer. Top photo, Hoyt Peil drives his pig towards the scales to get weighed. Bottom photo, Summer Galovich and her younger sister, Ivory, head to the scales with their goats.... Full story
The first of five scheduled Gymkhana events was held Saturday at the fairgrounds. Results, in order of finish, include: Lead Line - ages 0-5 Barrels: Colton deGanahl, Merritt Evans, Levi Logan, Brantley Garren, Jillian Thomas, Decker Agar Poles: Colton deGanahl, Tegan Griemsman, Jillian Thomas, Merritt Evans, Koyl White, Eleanor Allen Goats: Casen Eckley, Colton deGanahl, Scotlyn Armajo, Koyl White, Levi Logan, Taryn Agar Dummy Roping: Tegan Griemsman/Decker Agar, Flint Pingetzer, Scotlyn Armajo/Brooklyn Crowley Flag Race: Casen Eckley, Tegan...
The new T-Hill hiking trail is providing new recreation in Hot Springs State Park. Dusty Lewis, treasurer of Hot City Alliance, said, “As far as how they’re going it’s been really well received. Traffic has been pretty steady. From a community standpoint, it’s been a big bonus. We have made a huge step in building recreation in this town with that trail. I think the use it has been getting has helped us even acquire more funding for more trails via State Park programs.” Hot City Alliance’s goal is building recreation in Hot Springs County and...
Spectators enjoyed themselves during the Acoustic Jam last Friday at the Hot Springs State Park Pavilion.... Full story
Horned owl chicks look out from the area of Legend Rock Petroglyphs. They were starting to get their adult plumage but were not quite ready to fly. They have since left the nest and are guarded continuous by an adult bird on a cliff completely inaccessible by anyone.... Full story
