Upper Terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone By Bruce Pendery As we all know, the federal government has been largely shut down for partisan reasons. Some members of the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives decided they would support a short-term resolution to continue funding the government only if that spending plan would eliminate all […]

Listening to Nature is a great, annual community event featuring readings and visual artwork by scientists, writers, and artists! Navajo poet Sherwin Bitsui will join Wyoming presenters to read poems, essays, and other works. The readings will be preceded by a reception. This year you can catch the event in both Riverton and Laramie! Receptions […]

Click the map for a larger image. Courtesy the BLM. Comment Deadline is September 26 By Bruce Pendery The Bureau of Land Management is now accepting comments from the public on its draft long-term land-use plan for the Buffalo, Wyoming area. Once finalized, this plan will guide how public lands and millions of acres of […]

Join us for a little Red Desert adventure! September 8, 2013 By Julia Stuble, land conservation coordinator The weather forecast looks great for our Red Desert expedition on Sunday morning. Don’t miss out! Join us in Rock Springs for a light breakfast and updates, and then a fun expedition into the Red Desert. The whole […]

Submit your best Wyoming Photos for inclusion in the Wyoming Outdoor Council’s 2014 calendar! This year’s theme: Celebrating the Red Desert. Help us honor and celebrate Wyoming’s Red Desert! Submission deadline is October 1, 2013   Do you have great shots of Wyoming’s Red Desert—its spectacular landscapes, wildlife, and people experiencing this special place? If […]

Photo by Elaine Haberland Legislators are meeting on Tuesday, August 27, in Jackson, to discuss Game and Fish funding—tell your friends and please attend if you can! By Richard Garrett, Jr. Your voice for conservation at the Wyoming State Legislature You can help make a difference for the future of Wyoming’s wildlife and wildlife management […]

Don’t Miss this Year’s Fun and Engaging Annual Meeting! September 8, 2013  By Julia Stuble, land conservation coordinator Come out for our annual meeting and then explore the Red Desert. You won’t be disappointed! You’ll get the latest conservation news, as well as updates on our exciting Red Desert work. After that, you can explore […]

This past weekend we hosted an overnight camping trip and photography workshops in the Red Desert’s Honeycomb Buttes. A special thanks to professional photographer Kathy Lichtendahl, who led the excellent workshops! Click on any of the images below to see the photos in a larger slideshow format. All photos by Kathy Lichtendahl. The Honeycomb Buttes […]

  By Amber Wilson, environmental quality coordinator Think of Wyoming. Now think of federal environmental rules. The first thing that might come to mind if you know this state is something along the lines of a scuffle, to put it lightly. Wyoming has a proud tradition and culture of rugged individualism. Our elected officials, almost […]

Saturday, August 24, 2013   For More information and to RSVP visit wyomingrange.org!       Other posts you might want to see: Winter Frontline 2012-2013, the Wyoming Outdoor Council Newsletter A big thank-you to Hoback supporters! The Upper Hoback will be protected in perpetuity Major Announcement: Agreement Struck, Citizens to Buy-Out Hoback Leases