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The Hot Springs County Historical Society and Pioneer Association will host a trek to Blonde Pass on Saturday, July 29. The event is open to members only. Those who want to go on the trip should meet at Hot Springs County Museum at 8:45 a.m. The trek requires four-wheel drive vehicles, and follows an old stage road over Blonde/Merritt Pass through the Owl Creek Mountain. At one time, it was the main road from the south into the Bighorn Basin from Fort Washakie to Red Lodge, Mont., though it is...
At the Wyoming State Shoot in Douglas July 6-9, the last award given out was the 4-H Forever Wild Award, provided by the Skyler Gabel Group and won by Lexi Overfield, daughter of Heath and Bobbi Overfield. The award comes with it one of two guided cow elk hunts on a private ranch. Heath further noted Lexi filled out an application to get an elk tag, and will be hunting in Hunt Area 49. The season opens in August and closes in December, and the group is working with the Overfields to determine a...
Those looking to test their skills in rounding up swine can register for the pig wrestling completion Aug. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. There are four divisions for the competition — Youth (ages 8 and under), Junior (ages 9-15), Women and Men (16 and older for each). Teams can be up to four people, with spots available on a “first come, first serve” basis for 10 teams in each division. There is a $50 fee, though that fee goes up to $65 after July 25. The rules are simple. The pig must go butt-first into the bucket, and the team...
Two days of family fun are on the horizon for Aug. 4 and 5 with a family ropes course adventure, sponsored by Lights On. The ropes course is an adventure course with many elements to build self confidence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. As a family, studies show these things are key in connecting with one another. There is a rock climbing wall, zipline, incline log and lots more included in the course. If your family is needing a little boost of fun and a bit of bonding, sign up and...
A group of seven students has been competing the past two years in the realm of clay target shooting sports. Known as the Thermopolis Clay Cutters Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), these students have attended five SCTP shoots this year with the Wyoming State Shoot in Cody left to go, sometime in August. There have been two shoots in Cody and three in Billings, Mont. Outside of the SCTP shoots, they also shot at a Junior Olympics qualifier. The SCTP level is the beginning level for USA...
This weekend marks one of the most popular weekends of the summer, All Class Reunion. Registration for classes will be at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center from 1 – 3 p.m. on Saturday. Each of the classes attending will have a representative there and that will be the time tickets for Sunday’s picnic will be distributed. The V.F.W. will be the place to be on Saturday night for the dance, which starts at 9 p.m. Sunday’s picnic will be at the Kiwanis shelter starting at noon. Everyone is welcome to come to the picnic, but you m... Full story
James Whitt takes a turn on the oversized bowling alley Friday on the lawn of the Hot Springs County Library. The game was one of several set up for kids in the summer reading program sponsored by the library....
Textile arts of all kinds will be featured during the Second-Friday ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis, July 10, 5-8 p.m. The W.O.W. Store is the host business. An Artists’ Reception will be held Friday evening and artists and demonstrators continue Still Strolling Saturday, during regular business hours. Strollers will enjoy a visual treat from the variety of wares for sale, on display, and in demonstrations. Summer is a perfect time to treat yourself to a new work of art or to learn a new technique. Pick up a Stroll map at any Stroll b...
In addition to playing with John Roberts y Pan Blanco at the state park pavilion Monday evening, violin player Trevor Krieger had a fun time getting out into the crowd and showing them a few dance moves....
Those who are looking for some homegrown foods or handmade crafts can check out the Thermopolis Farmers Market, beginning Saturday, July 29, and each following Saturday through Sept. 30, on Fifth Street south of Broadway. The event is sponsored by the Red Dirt Master Gardeners. Those looking to sell at the market should register at the Master Gardener table and submit fees before setting up. Vehicles will be allowed in the setup area until 7:45 a.m.; after that time, all items must be hand carried in. Vehicles can remain in the vending area as...
Those who want to have some fun and test their artistic skills can check out the “sip and paint” event on Tuesday, July 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the VFW. The piece chosen for the workshop is “Do What You Love.” Kait Quinton with Wyoming Paint and Create will provide instruction. As a “sip and paint” event, those of age can drink alcoholic beverages while they create. Quinton said she is not bringing any alcohol, but the bar at the VFW will be open. The event itself, however, is not limited to those 21 and older and all ages are welcome. Quinton h...
Hot Springs County Recreation District and the Lights On Afterschool program will be holding two sessions of Summer Rec Camp starting July 17. The original starting date of July 10 has been changed. Open to ages 6-13, the first session will begin July 17 and run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through Aug. 2. There will be no camp July 24-26. The second session will be held from Aug.7 through Aug. 16. Mondays will be “sport” days, Tuesdays are “outdoor” days and Wednesdays will be “ropes course” days. A calendar of activities during the camp wi...
