2019 Visitors Guide

•Things to do • Places to see
• Calendar of events....And much more!

Discover the beauty of Southwest Wyoming
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Over 1000 Hotel Rooms and Western history…Cowboys…Buffalo…Trains…

and Magnificent Beauty. Downtown Evanston is rich with history from the restored
Union Pacific Roundhouse to the Joss House Chinese Museum, a Chinese Temple.
March 2019 July 2019 September 2019

Ceili at the Roundhouse Celtic Fresh Air, Freedom & Fun Festival Demolition Derby – Fairgrounds
Festival – Roundhouse Complex – Hamblin Park
City Fireworks at Dusk October 2019
April 2019 MAT Camp Hunter’s Widow Night
Evanston Woman’s Conference Evanston Rodeo Series – Fairgrounds – Historic Downtown Evanston
– Evanston High School Evanston Car Show & Annual Brew Fest
– Downtown Evanston November 2019
May 2019 Uinta County Fair – Fairgrounds Santa’s Workshop
Cinco de Mayo – Fiesta Machine Shop – Machine Shop & Roundhouse
Wizard of Oz – Evanston Middle School August 2019 Annual Downtown Openhouse
Evanston Car Cruise – Hamblin Park & Light Parade
June 2019 21st Annual Roundhouse Festival
36th Annual Renewal Ball – Roundhouse – Historic Roundhouse & Railyards December 2019
Free Fishing Day for the State of Wyoming Bear River Rendezvous Evanston Civic Chorus Messiah Concert
Strike Out Cancer Softball Tournament – Bear River State Park – Davis Middle School
Evanston Rodeo Series – Fairgrounds Fort Bridger Rendezvous
Beer, Brats, & Bluegrass Festival – Fort Bridger, WY February 2020
– Depot Square Evanston Cowboy Days – Fairgrounds Sulphur Creek Ice Fishing Derby
Evanston Rodeo Series – Fairgrounds
Live Horse Racing Every Saturday and Sunday at Wyoming Downs

Farmers Market Every Thursday at Depot Square • Music In the Air at Depot Square
For more information and to find out the dates and locations of events, go to Evanstonwyo.com
For more information and to find out the locations of events, please go to:
EvanstonWYO.com • 800-328-9708
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Delight in the splendor of southwest Wyoming!

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cross the vast, high desert vistas to the majestic, snow-capped mountain peaks, and into the quaint,
western-oriented communities that make up southwest Wyoming, travelers will discover a place unlike
any other, host to dozens of fascinating sites to visit and entertaining things to do. Casual visitors and
dedicated adventurers alike will find a lot to like in this unique part of the West.
From hiking and biking to horseback riding and fossil hunting, the surrounding wilderness areas beckon
visitors to experience the wonder of the great outdoors.
Travel a scenic byway to dozens of nearby camping sites and find miles of recreational trails. Cast a
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fishing line across a crystal clear, alpine lake as a doe and her fawns wander into view. Or soak in the sun
and feel the spray of the waves, boating across one of the area’s many reservoirs.
For those who prefer city sidewalks to dusty, country roads, there is plenty to do and see in town.
Take in a concert or celebration, such as the Oyster Ridge Music Festival in Kemmerer, Pioneer
Days in Lyman or Cowboy Days in Evanston, and visit curio shops, or the J.C. Penney
Flagship store in Kemmerer. Jog along a peaceful pathway where meadowlarks croon a
distinctive melody, or picnic alongside a rippling stream beneath a whispering cotton-
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wood tree. Tee off at Purple Sage Golf Course in Evanston or Fossil Island Golf Course
in Kemmerer, or take in a movie or a stage production at a local community theater. The
entertainment possibilities are endless.
True to its Wild West reputation, visitors can also enjoy any number of western-
inspired events, such as the annual Evanston Rodeo Series or the Fort Bridger Mountain
Man Rendezvous. Watch as cowboys compete, roping cattle and riding broncos and bulls,
or take a step back in time to see how Native Americans and mountain men survived in the
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Old West.
The southwest gateway into the Cowboy State is brimming with possibilities for ad-
ventures sure to captivate any guest, young or old. Discover a land rich in western lore
and hospitality, yet vibrant with modern innovations and novelties.
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OUR COMMUNITIES Southwest Wyoming
Visitor’s Guide
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Evanston, Wyoming 82930
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s grading crews for the
Union Pacific Railroad
approached the site of
along the Lincoln Highway, the
national auto route that predated
the modern Eisenhower Interstate
publication.
This annual guide reaches more than 15,000 visitors
to southwest Wyoming and northeastern Utah
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present-day Evanston in System.
areas, chambers of commerce along the I-80 corridor,
November 1868, Harvey Booth The railroad eventually with-
motels and RV parks, restaurants, convenience stores,
recognized a business oppor- drew its roundhouse, but later
sporting goods stores, gas stations and more! Local
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tunity. He pitched a tent with a built a repair facility. When these
chambers of commerce also include this guide in
wooden floor and canvas walls shops closed in the 1970s, the
their relocation and vacation information packets.
and called it a saloon and restau- city relied on tourism as its major
rant. source of income. The oil boom PUBLISHER
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became a frontier railroad camp
with a population of 650. Soon,
lifted the economy in the 1980s,
and diversification of the local in-
dustrial base continues to provide
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mtesoro@uintacountyherald.com
MANAGING EDITOR
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the railroad reached Evanston; employment for area residents.
The town was named after sur- Evanston is also home to the Bryon Glathar
veyor James A. Evans. historic Wyoming State Hospital, bglathar@uintacountyherald.com
In 1870, Evanston became the established in 1887. The facility
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from the Bear River, the 1871 The city currently boasts a pop- Lyman (307) 787-3229
establishment of a railroad round- ulation of nearly 13,000 residents,
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give the town economic stability.
The city even boasted a large
and is host to a variety of events,
including the annual Cowboy
Days, the Evanston Brew Fest and
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population of Chinese residents, Evanston Airport Days.
to ensure the accuracy of the information in this guide.
who worked on the railroad. The Much work has also been put
Dates, times, locations, prices and other specific data
Chinese population dwindled into restoring historic sites within
are subject to change without notice.
in the 1930s, but the history of the city, including the Union
these residents remains a part Pacific roundhouse and machine We would love to hear
of Evanston’s culture today. shop, the Hotel Evanston and the from you!
From the archeological dig at the Strand Theater, which has been Comments should be e-mailed to bglathar@
historic China Town site in north renovated after it was gutted by uintacountyherald.com or sent to P.O. Box 210,
Evanston, to the Joss House and fire in 2007. Now called the Evan- Evanston, WY 82931. Thank you, and enjoy our
Chinese gazebo downtown, the ston Cultural Center, the theater magazine. If you have run out of magazines or would
Chinese influence remains a vital offers community productions, like them distributed to your location, please call (307)
part of Evanston’s history and special events, and shows second- 789-6560.
culture. run films, UW games and more.
Evanston has experienced peri- The city also serves as a hub
ods of boom and bust throughout for recreational opportunities in
its history. It was bolstered for southwest Wyoming. The beauti-
many years by being situated COMMUNITIES page 6
WELCOME Names Hill....................................... 34 County Fairs..................................... 43

Our Communities............................... 4 The Lincoln Highway......................... 35 Evanston Cowboy Days..................... 45
Tri-State Monument.......................... 35 Evanston Bluegrass Festival............. 45
PLACES Evanston BrewFest........................... 47
South Lincoln Training and
Exploring southwest Wyoming’s
Evanston Farmers Market................. 47
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Event Center.............................. 35
open roads................................... 17
Evanston Rodeo Series.................... 47
Bear Lake........................................ 18 ACTIVITIES
Fort Bridger Rendezvous................... 48
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Bear River Ice Ponds........................ 18 ATVing the High Uintas..................... 36
Fossilfest ........................................ 48
Bear River State Park....................... 20 Fishing............................................. 36
Pony Express Re-Ride....................... 49
The Bear River Greenway.................. 21 Golf................................................. 39
Fort Bridger State Historic Site......... 22 Hunting ........................................... 39
Fossil Butte National Monument...... 22 Pine Creek Ski Resort....................... 41
Pioneer Days Celebration................. 49
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J.C. Penney Mother Store and Museum.22 Snowmobiling.................................. 41 Wyoming Downs Racetrack.............. 50
Chinese Gazebo Gardens................. 23 Ice fishing........................................ 42 Raspberry Days................................ 50
Evanston Roundhouse Festival......... 50
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Historic Depot Square...................... 26
Museums......................................... 28 EVENTS The Arts, Inc. Concert Series............. 51
The Oregon-California Trail................ 32 Bear River Rendezvous..................... 42 Sled Dog Race................................. 51
Ghost towns of Southwest Wyoming.32 Ceili at the Roundhouse
Evanston’s Historic Roundhouse Celtic Festival............................... 43 CALENDAR
& Railyards................................... 34 Dolittle Car Show............................. 43 of EVENTS............................ 52
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ful Uinta Mountains are just 30 miles south of Evan- fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts.
ston, the Bear River State Park is within the city, and Find more information about Evanston at www.
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ridger Valley is a lush green valley with rivers
running through it, with all the amenities of
BRIDGER VALLEY
modern day life and a touch of the old west
with the presence of the ranching community,
livestock and days in the saddle as ranchers take care
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of their work.
The Valley also is home to those who make their
living working in the trona mines, construction and
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many other fields.
Bridger Valley can trace the white man’s influence
on the area back to 1825, when the first mountain man
rendezvous was held on the Henrys Fork of the Green
O River in western Wyoming. In 1842, Jim Bridger — for

whom the area is named — established a supply post
on the Blacks Fork of the Green River to cater to emi-
Carter, once a thriving railroad town, is now just a
spot on the line. There are a few residents who claim
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grants moving west, as the westward migration started Carter as their hometown. The depot no longer stands.
along the Oregon Trail and other trails. An abandoned hotel sits near the track, lending silent
Lyman, Mountain View and Fort Bridger are the testimony to the need of a room for a night. The town
three main towns of the Bridger Valley. Smaller com- received its name from Judge Carter, the first post
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Fork, Robertson, Carter, Urie, Lonetree and Mill-
burne. These sites form a nucleus for the surrounding
sutler of Fort Bridger, when it was a military post.
These communities in Bridger Valley beckon visi-
tors and residents alike to take driving tours to see
ranching areas, and a place for people to identify as the outer edges of the lush green valley know as the
their hometowns. Bridger Valley.
Evanston Cowboy Days

2019
An 83-year-old tradition
August 30 - September 2, 2019

Aug. 30: Kids Activities, Mini Bull Riding Rodeo, Chili Cookoff and
Dance at the Uinta County Fairgrounds
Aug. 31: Arts & Crafts Booths, Live Fish Catch and PRCA Rodeo with
National Tour Stop for Miniature Bareback and Saddle Bronc at the Uinta
County Fairgrounds
Sept. 1: Arts & Crafts Booths and PRCA Rodeo with National Tour Stop
for Miniature Bareback and Saddle Bronc at the Uinta County Fairgrounds Open 7 LUNCH
Sept. 2: Pancake Breakfast and Labor Day Parade &
in Downtown Evanston and PRCA Rodeo with National Tour Stop for
Days A Week
DINNER
Miniature Bareback and Saddle Bronc at the Uinta County Fairgrounds
For more information, visit 205 Bear River Drive, Evanston 307-789-3322
www.evanstoncowboydays.com
or call 307-679-8019
EVANSTON
ExplorE Evanston • Take a walk along the Bear River Greenway
Parks & Recreation • Visit one of our many parks • Tee off at the Purple Sage Golf Course
• 18-Hole Championship Course Evanston Recreation & • Daily Fitness Classes

• Public Swims Daily
• Pro Shop
• Practice Facilities
FITNESS CENTER • 2 Weight Rooms
• Cardio Equipment
• Track - Gym
275 Saddle Ridge Road
• Winter XC Skiing & Rentals Open: Mon.-Fri. 5:30am-9:00am • Pools - Hot Tub
• Indoor Golf Simulator
Call 789-2383 or Visit Our Website: Sat. & Sun. 12-5pm • Racquetball
www.purplesagegc.com Visit our website www.evanstonparksandrec.org or call 789-1770
Historic
roundHouse & railyards
WEDDINGS
CONVENTIONS
MEETINGS
AND MUCH MORE!
• Take a ride on the turntable!
• Experience a guided tour.
• Reserve a historic building Evanston, Wyoming
for your special event.
For more information, please contact the

CITY OF EVANSTON
1200 Main Street
Evanston, WY 82930
307.783.6306
evanstonwy.org
The 47th Annual

Fort Bridger
rendezvous
August 30th through
September 3rd, 2019
Come
experience
something
your family
will always
remember!
Shalayne Hunziker - Booshway
and Nancy Turner- Segundo
SCHEDULED EVENTS:
• Shoots • Knife & Hawk Competition • Kids’ Games & Candy Cannons • Trader’s Row • Mountain Man Run
• Cooking Contests • Native American Dancers • Entertainment for the entire family • Much, Much More!
CAMPING: MOTELS:
• Primitive camping available For Local Information, contact the For more information, contact:
for pre-registered campers • Evanston Chamber of FORT BRIDGER
only. ($55 for up to Commerce at (307) 783- RENDEZVOUS ASSOCIATION
5 nights) Check with 0370 or Bridger Valley 1967 North 950 West,
FBRA secretary for more Chamber of Commerce at Clinton Ut 84015
information (307) 787-6738 phone:801-635-4038
PARKING:
• Off-site parking available for $5.00 a day www.fortbridgerrendezvous.net
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o many firsts happened at Fort Bridger, a town,
which can trace its existence to the mid-1800’s
when Mountain Man Jim Bridger opened a
supply post on the westward trails for the early
pioneers.
Bridger was a free trapper, a man who didn’t answer
to any company. He saw the demand for fur was on its
way out as Eastern gentlemen were no longer wear-
ing top hats made from beaver pelts. But the country
had started to move West and “Go West, young man”
became a cry for the country. In addition, Fort Bridger
had the first newspaper in Wyoming, the first school- parade and barbecue. The celebration in Fort Bridger
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house, the first piano west of the Mississippi and so plays to the Valley and to visitors as patriotism comes
much more. The town boasts one of the oldest post- alive in the Valley.
marks, as well. The use of the mail system in the area All westward travel passed through Fort Bridger
can be traced back to the days of the Pony Express, including the stagecoach line and later the Lincoln
when Fort Bridger
was a stop along the
service’s route.
Highway.
The Jim Bridger Trading Post in town is an actual
business that was on the Lincoln Highway. The Black
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American Legion and Orange Cabins and the office buildings of the
Post 36 hosts an an- state site are listed as facilities that existed on the old
nual July 4 celebra- Lincoln Highway route and now are part of the I-80
tion, complete with Interstate across southern Wyoming.
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ountain View promotes itself as the
“Gateway to the High Uintas.”
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With a panoramic view of the rugged
Uinta Mountains, Mountain View offers
year-round access to the Wasatch-Cache National
Forest, Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the beautiful
Southwest Badlands.
Mountain View derived its name from a ranch at
the base of the mountain, nestled on the northern
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slope of the Uintas. The town was platted on Feb.
26, 1898,
signed by
W.H. Har-
vey, and
recorded
March
30, 1898. park during the Christmas season.
Mountain Find out more about Mountain View at
View offers a www.mountainviewwyoming.net.
peaceful, small
town atmosphere. The town park often plays host to
Valley events such as Little League baseball during
the summer. It and the scenic river walk offer a safe
place for rest and relaxation, and are inviting to visi-
tors and residents alike.
Mountain View plays host to the Veterans Free-
dom Festival during the summer, which honors area
veterans and serves to make citizens appreciate the
citizenship. WIRELESS INTERNET
In addition, the town has started a tradition at
Christmas time in which the trees in the town park 40014 Business Loop I-80, Urie, Wyoming
are awash with Christmas decorations, bringing joy Phone (307) 786-2800
to Valley residents and anyone who ventures past the Toll Free 1-800-276-3481
L LYMAN
yman offers many amenities in a small town
atmosphere. It is one of the oldest towns in Uinta
County. As the town has grown, it has stayed
community-oriented and has an excellent school
system.
The town boasts a walking path from the high school
into town. In addition, the southwest end of town joins
the walking path that travels through the Bridger Valley
along the Lincoln Highway corridor to Fort Bridger.
Both paths are excellent for walkers and runners, and
are used year round by outdoor enthusiasts.
The Heritage Farm and town park are excellent for
family gatherings or celebrations. The Bridger Valley
Heritage Museum is in the Lyman Town Hall. It pre- Heritage Barn complex on the east end of town.
serves and showcases the heritage of the valley. Lyman The town also forms the stage for the Bridger Val-
hosts a Pioneer ley Christmas Festival in December during which the
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July. It includes a
parade, ranch ro-
Lyman High School is turned into a plethora of entic-
ing gifts for giving at Christmas. Tentative plans for
the festival, scheduled for Dec. 6-8, hosted by the BV
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deos, barbecue and Chamber of Commerce, also includes a lighted parade
events relating to down Lyman’s main street on Friday night, Dec 6. Santa
Lyman’s heritage. arrives for a special visit to ride through the parade and
An added amenity go to the high school so Valley children can have their
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water park at the
pictures taken with him.
Find out more about Lyman at www.lymanwy.com.
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his western town, located on the old Oregon senior center,
Trail and U.S. Highway 30, has a history that and is home
reads like fiction, including stories of the to the Pio-
Whitney Brothers and the robbery of the State Bank of neer Stock-
O Cokeville; early female political activist Ethel Huckvale

Stoner, elected over 80 years ago; and the “Cokeville
miracles of 1986,” documented in the 2006 book “Wit-
man’s Rodeo
Arena.
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ness to Miracles: The Cokeville Elementary School south of
Bombing.” Cokeville is
After several decades on the map, the sage-covered the Cokeville
land of Cokeville was finally incorporated in 1910. Meadows
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a popular place for sheep ranching, peaking in 1918
when the town was informally known as the “sheep
National
Wildlife Refuge, part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System. The Cokev-
capital of the world.” ille refuge was established in 1993, and its wetlands
During the winter, the Pine Creek Ski Area provides provide excellent habitat for a variety of migratory and
great runs. Lake Alice is a scenic drive and short hike resident wildlife species. Fortunately for wildlife, but
away, and the mountains call to hunters, fishermen, unfortunately for visitors, the refuge is currently closed
snowmobilers and nature lovers year-round. to public access.
Today, Cokeville boasts a small school system with For more information about the Cokeville commu-
top-notch academics and athletics, a municipal airport, nity, visit www.cokevillewy.com.
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stablished in 1935, LaBarge is a tiny mountain per.” If its breathtaking
town located 47 miles north of Kemmerer on scenery and the peaceful
U.S. Highway 189 at the north end of Lincoln surroundings aren’t enough
County, just across the line from Sublette to attract visitors, the low
County. Some consider it a place to stop off on the way crime rate and laid-back
to the Grand Tetons or Yellowstone, but LaBarge is the lifestyle will do it.
ideal place to stay and play awhile. Hunting and fishing are
LaBarge is know as the “Home of the Frontier Trap- COMMUNITIES page 13
Your last stop on the way to Flaming Gorge or the High Uintas…
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• Custom Meat Shop • Fresh Produce
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• Camping Gear • Fishing & Hunting Gear
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big industries in the area. Located on the Green River, The town hosts an Independence Day celebration
LaBarge Creek and near Fontenelle Dam, LaBarge every year that is complete with a community break-
is an ideal spot for the outdoorsman. Nestled in the fast, parade, team roping, concessions, live music,
Rocky Mountains at almost 8,000 feet, this small com- recreational activities and, of course, fireworks.
munity of about 500 residents is an ideal place to take Other annual activities include a beach party in June
a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city. and the Dolittle Car Show in August. Both events are
And despite its small size, there are a variety of ac- held on the town’s main thoroughfare and organized
tivities for residents offered through many local orga- through the community-minded Eagle Bar.
nizations, including churches, the library, community Stop by the town of LaBarge when you’re in the area.
center, senior center and local elementary school. It truly is a city for all seasons!
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iamondville was named for the glittering, high
quality coal — “black diamonds” — discovered
quarry.
The Dia-
DIAMONDVILLE
in the area by Harrison Church. He identified a mond-
rich vein of the valuable fossil fuel in 1868, and ville
began searching for investors to establish a mine.
People of many ethnic backgrounds came to work in
the mine, and many residents still remember dances at
mine
closed in
1928, but
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the Finn Hall. Local residents who are descendants of a retain-
original Italian families that settled the area still pass
on recipes brought to the area from the old country.
Housing in the early days was scarce, and many peo-
ing wall
along
Highway
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ple lived in shacks and dugouts in the sides of a hill. 189 in
Living conditions improved after the town was incor- Miner’s Park in Lower Diamondville celebrates the
porated and platted in 1898, however. A three-cell jail, town’s mining legacy, including artwork that honors
the Rock Grocery Building and the Mountain Trad- the 99 miners who died in a tragic 1923 mine explo-
ing Store were built out of rock hauled from a nearby sion. Find out more at www.diamondvillewyo.com.
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oal mining, quarrying, ranching and oil and gas
development have been the economic main-
stays of Kemmerer since its founding in 1897.
Today, descendants of many of the original
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mining families still live and work in Kemmerer, and
many of the original ranching families continue to op-
erate in the area.
The Kemmerer business district is centered around
the town Triangle, one of only a few such triangles
in the country. The Triangle is the hub of the town’s
summer activities, which include FossilFest and the
area where individuals can dig for their own fossils.
Kemmerer, although small, boasts two famous
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Oyster Ridge Music Festival, the largest free music sons: former L.A. Lakers owner Jerry Buss, and
festival in the state. James Cash Penney.
Kemmerer is known as the “Fossil Fish Capital Penney opened his first store, the Golden Rule
of the World” because of its location relative to the Store, in 1902 in downtown Kemmerer. He eventually
Green River Formation, a fossil-rich rock unit that developed the JC Penney nationwide retail chain, but
produces large volumes of fossil fish. Fossil hunters the “Mother Store” still graces the Triangle. Penney’s
from all over the world come to the Kemmerer area to former home, along with a museum, is located just
tap into its fossil fish bounty. down the block from the store, and is open for tours
Fossil Butte National Monument, about 12 miles in the summer months.
west of town, Visitors and residents can learn more about the
is a great place area’s history by visiting the Fossil Country Museum.
to visit to learn And for those who love the outdoors, the area is per-
about the area’s fect — from snowmobiling to fishing, four-wheeling to
prehistory, and hiking to golf, there is a lot of everything for everyone
there are also in Kemmerer.
several private Find out more about Kemmerer at www.kemmerer.
quarries in the org or www.fossilbasin.org.
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ich County, Utah, located in the
northeastern portion of the Bee-
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hive State and 123 miles from Salt
Lake City, offers a unique, outdoor experi-
ence. Rich County is home to portions of
the majestic Bear Lake, which offers 110
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lent water conditions, making it a hub for
water sports and vacationers.
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ers first came to Rich County in search of
new hunting grounds. They camped on the
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shores of Bear Lake to trade, a tradition
still honored today at the Bear Lake State
Park.
The county is named for Charles C. Rich, were among these settlements in the early 1870s.
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Latter-day Saints. Early LDS leader Brigham Young
and others guided small colonies south from Idaho to
With a population of just over 2,000, the largest
town in the county, Garden City, is host to numerous
festivals and events throughout the year, including
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hospitable sites along the Bear River, through Rich Raspberry Days, held the first week of August, which
County. draws tens of thousands of visitors from all around
The cur- to enjoy a variety of events and purchase luscious
rent towns extravagances from the annual raspberry harvest in
E of Ran-
dolph, the
county
the area.
Another event is the Bear Lake Chocolate Festival,
held annually in February.
seat, and Find out more about Rich County, Utah, at www.
Woodruff richcountyut.org.
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U UINTA COUNTY
inta County, the southwestern-most county in
Wyoming, was named for the Uintah Indians,
and in their language the word means “heal-
W ing waters.” The county covers nearly 2,000

square miles.
Formed in 1869, Uinta County has seen its share of
E
change, most noticeably in its size and its highways.
When Uinta County was first designated, it covered
the entire western Wyoming border. Yellowstone
National Park was a part of Uinta County between the
L years of 1872 and 1911. But in 1911, Uinta County was

reduced to its current size, making it the second small-
est county in the state.
C
In 1919, the U.S. Government deployed a military
convoy to travel across the states to see how long it
would take to respond if there were an invasion on the
West Coast, as well as to show the need for a better
O highway system. Evanston became a city on that route,

which eventually became the Lincoln Highway.
A young man destined to be president, Lt. Col.
M
Dwight D. Eisenhower, was on that convoy and would
change travel through Evanston forever. Eisenhower Uinta County’s fortunes have risen and fallen since
was 29 at the time, and in command of the tank corps. that time, largely based on the growth and contraction
Traversing the Lincoln Highway, many vehicles be- of the energy and natural resource industries. Today,
E came stuck, battered and broken.

As U.S. President, Eisenhower enacted the Federal
Aid Highway Act in 1956. This act brought Interstate
the county continues to benefit from oil, gas, coal and
wind energy production, as well as a burgeoning tour-
ism industry.
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EXPLORING SOUTHWEST WYOMING’S OPEN ROADS
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outhwest Wyoming is home to
five of the nation’s scenic byways:
the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway;
the Flaming Gorge-Green River Basin
Scenic Byway; the Bridger Valley His-
toric Byway; the Muddy Creek Historic
Backway; and the Big Spring Scenic
Backway.
The National Scenic Byways (NSB)
Program was established in 1991,
and reauthorized in 1998. Under the
program, roads may be recognized for
their archaeological, cultural, historic,
natural, recreational or scenic quali-
ties. America’s byways are gateways to
adventure, where no two experiences
are the same.
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway
Ancestral tracks, footprints and
wheels from wildlife, Native Americans,
mountain men, pioneers and countless forms of transpor- Highway, and County Road 212, which closely parallels
tation have been imprinted on the land adjacent to this the original Emigrant Trail used by 19th century pioneers
byway. headed for Oregon, California and Utah.
Driving time in Wyoming is about 20 minutes, while Historic sites along the routes include the restored Fort
the entire Mirror Lake Scenic Byway can take two to three Bridger and the Piedmont charcoal kilns. Remnants of the
hours, depending on the interests of the visitor. The Mirror original transcontinental railroad grade dating to the 1860s
Lake Scenic Byway runs from Evanston, Wyo., to Kamas, are visible north of Piedmont, and visitors can retrace the
Utah, through the western portion of the Uinta Mountains. route once taken by Pony Express riders.
It is reached by taking Wyoming Highway 150 south of In addition, the routes have scenic attributes, including
Evanston off Interstate 80. After about 20 miles, Highway views of the Uinta mountain range. Nearby are badlands
150 reaches the Wyoming/Utah border and continues which provided a hideout for Butch Cassidy and his “Wild
as Utah Highway 150, taking travelers into Utah’s Uinta Bunch” gang of outlaws. All sections of the Bridger Valley
Mountains and the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Historic Byway are paved, and are included on the state
The Wyoming section of the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway highway system. Conversely, most of the Muddy Creek
provides southbound travelers with a panoramic view of Historic Backway consists of gravel roads, which are main-
the Uinta Mountains. This Scenic Byway route peaks at an tained during the summer by the Uinta County Road and
elevation of 10,620 feet on Bald Mountain Pass. Bridge Department.
Bridger Valley Historic Byway Big Spring Scenic Backway
and Muddy Creek Historic Backway Come cross the same creek the early pioneers waded
The Bridger Valley Historic Byway consists of two sec- through. During the years of 1841 to 1868, more than
tions of highway in Bridger Valley. One section is Busi- 350,000 emigrants crossed Wyoming on their way west-
ness I-80, beginning at the Fort Bridger Interchange (exit ward to Utah, Oregon and California. You can still see
34) and proceeding eastward through the towns of Fort tracks and ruts left by their wagons in some places.
Bridger, Urie and Lyman before connecting back to I-80 Take Wyoming Highway 233 north from Kemmerer.
at the Bridger Valley Interchange (exit 50). The other road The paved portion of this road changes to oiled gravel
section is the first four miles of Wyoming Highway 410 north of Lake Viva Naughton. Continue north, paralleling
running south from Urie into Mountain View. Hams Fork into Bridger National Forest, where the surface
The Muddy Creek Historic Backway incorporates sec- changes to loose gravel. This is Forest Service Road 10062.
tions of several county roads located south and west of Stay on this for 37 miles until the junction with Wyoming
Fort Bridger. The backway route includes County Road Highway 232. Turn onto Wyoming 232 toward Cokeville.
173, which begins at the Leroy Interchange (exit 24) on The surface becomes paved again 12 miles from Cokeville.
I-80 and runs south to the old Piedmont town site. It also A Bridger-Teton National Forest Service map is available
includes a portion of County Road 202, the old Lincoln PLACES page 18
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from the USFS office in Kemmerer and should be carried
when traveling this Scenic Backway for help in confirming
direction and road numbers. Good tires are highly recom-
mended when traveling this Backway.
The Forest Service also recommends only high clearance
vehicles westward from Kelley Guard Station.
Historic markers at both ends of the Backway in Kem-
merer and Cokeville commemorate the pioneers who
traveled this way on the Oregon-California Trail and its
numerous cutoffs.
At the Big Spring Picnic Area, Big Spring bubbles icy
cold water from deep within a rocky hillside to form a
rackety waterfall, creating a perfect backdrop for recre- the fossils they contain, representing millions of years of
ation. Nearby picnic tables with fire grates and shade make time and transformation. Overlooks, scenic pullouts, visi-
this a wonderful spot to spend an afternoon. tor centers and nature trails abound along the way. Pick
Flaming Gorge - Green River up a brochure with more information at any of the orienta-
Basin Scenic Byway tion centers.
This byway is the beginning of the spectacular red rock While you’re in the area, drive the Sheep Creek Geologi-
country of the Green River-Colorado River drainage basin, cal Area Loop. Named after the Rocky Mountain Bighorn
which runs clear to the Grand Canyon. sheep that inhabit the area, this site is dominated by the
You can tour Earth’s history from your vehicle. You will Uinta Crest Fault, a section of folded and twisted rock that
pass 20 interpretive signs indicating rock formations and reveals millions of years of geological history.
A BEAR LAKE
place for fun all year long, the Bear Lake Valley is
a beautiful rural, historical and recreational set-
ting shared by Bear Lake County in the southeast
corner of Idaho and Rich County in the northeast
corner of Utah.
The crown jewel of the valley is Bear Lake, a large, scenic
lake often called the “Caribbean of the Rockies” for its
intense turquoise blue water. Sitting on one of its many
white, sandy beaches, you can imagine yourself on your
own little island.
The valley enjoys all four of nature’s seasons: spring, huge mackinaw or cutthroat trout in Bear Lake or fly-fish
summer, autumn and winter. for smaller brook and rainbow trout in the many mountain
Snow ski at two local ski resorts, or enjoy the splendor of streams.
cross-country skiing. Experience the rush of snowmobil- July will bring with it many fireworks displays across the
ing in April during the Snowmobile Hill Climbs at Beaver Bear Lake area.
Mountain Ski Resort. The Annual Raspberry Days festival will be held Aug.
Visitors can also enjoy a number of recreational and 1-3, in beautiful Garden City, Utah. The festival is a family
cultural activities. Jet ski across the turquoise water. Sail fun event that includes a parade, fireworks, a golf tourna-
off into the sunset. Hunt for the elusive mule deer, awe- ment, dance and more.
some moose or the majestic Rocky Mountain elk. Troll for Visit bearlake.org for more information.
O
ne of the main recreational activities in wintertime is ice skat-
ing. Evanston is fortunate to have the ice ponds, which are not
only picturesque, but are also a natural ice surface.
Steve Liechty, recreation center division manager, said one
of the main winter attractions in the community is skating at the ice
ponds. He said there was a long period of time when water wasn’t
run through the ponds, and they went dry. But they were refilled and
reopened in the 1980s.
“We’ve been doing the ice skating at the ponds since that time — as
BEAR RIVER ICE PONDS PLACES page 20
Things to do in Kemmerer and Diamondville

Go on a fossil dig • Fish the Hams Fork • Visit Fossil Butte • Fossilfest • Boat on Viva Knaughton • Rock hunting • Oyster Ridge Music
Festival • Visit a Rock Shop • Visit old cemeteries • First Fridays • Visit Nancy Hill’s Grave • Shop • Farmers Market • Take a craft class •
Visit the JC Penny House • Go to a car show • Ride a bike • Visit the JC Penny Store • Attend a concert • Take a history tour • Shop for
antiques • Attend a baseball game • Go to the pool • Go to a car show • Attend a football game • Take a walk on the River Path
• Go to a craft show • Attend a basketball game • Visit Old Town Hall • Go to the Tree Lighting • Attend a swim meet • Visit the Lincoln
County Capital • Go to the Festival of Trees • Attend a track meet • Visit the sundial • Enter a gingerbread contest • Visit the Museum
• Go camping • Volunteer • Attend a parade • Go snow shoeing • Go camping • Ride a bike around town • Go cross country skiing
• Enter a poker run • Go to the Rec Center • Go snowmobiling • Go out to eat • Go to a ghost town • Go bowling • Go for a hike • Visit
the Cabin • Attend the dog sled races • Visit the Court House • Visit the Triangle • Go ice skating • Visit the County Building • Tour Old
Town Hall • Go to the movies • Visit the Veterans Memorial • Have a picnic in the park • Go bird watching • Watch wildlife • Walk your
dog at the dog park • Go swimming • Join a pool tournament • Play tennis • Go to the Museum • Watch the sunrise and sunset • Visit
a park • Go to the South Lincoln County Rock and Gem Show • Take a college class • Walk on the walking paths
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long as the ice is good enough to skate on,” Liechty said. blocks of ice into hatches at either end of the produce cars. By
The Bear River ice ponds are an iconic piece of Evanston’s the early 1920s, faster trains and electric refrigeration made
vast history. The ponds originally were used as an icing the icing station obsolete.
station. From about 1897 through the 1920s, a distinctive fea- Liechty said the parks department measures the ice every
ture of the Evanston landscape was the icing station. It was day to make sure it is the proper thickness for people to walk
created as a joint venture between the Union Pacific Railroad on, and for skating. He said they maintain the ice the best
and the Pacific Fruit Express Company of California. that they can, depending on Mother Nature.
By 1914, the icing station included two large ponds and Liechty said there is an annual family ice-skating party
nine wooden ice houses located along the railroad tracks. that they provide with the Evanston Police Department, held
Many of the icing station’s workers were single men from every January.
Greece and Turkey who lived in small shacks that surrounded “During the skating party, ice skate rentals are free. We
the ice ponds. These workers harvested ice in the winter and provide hot dogs, chili and hot chocolate for everyone who
stored it in the ice houses. When produce cars arrived at the comes out,” he said.
station, ice blocks were delivered via conveyor to a long shed The ice ponds are located adjacent to the BEAR Commu-
next to the railroad tracks. Men used tongs to carry and drop nity Pavilion on Bear River Drive.
L BEAR RIVER STATE PARK

ocated just off of I-80 at Exit 6, Bear River State Park is
a free day-use-only park that was established in 1991.
The park consists of 324 acres and is home to small
herds of captive bison and elk kept for public viewing, as well
as several species of wildlife, giving visitors rare viewing op-
portunities and a taste of wild Wyoming.
The park boasts more than 4 miles of both paved and
packed-gravel trails along the beautiful Bear River, and it
connects to Evanston’s historic downtown district via the
city’s Bear River Greenway trail system. Visitors can enjoy
summer and winter activities such as picnicking, barbecuing,
hiking, running/walking, bicycling, rollerblading, wildlife
viewing, fishing, tubing the Bear River, cross-country skiing,
sledding on the Buffalo Run sledding hill and much more. and four black bears.
Additional single-track trails located on Uinta County The Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
property east of the park are ideal for mountain biking and (closed during winter Monday through Wednesday Oct. 1 –
include a pump track April 30). An RV dump station is located at the Visitor Center
course. The park is open and is open from May 1 – Nov. 1.
from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. from For more information, contact the Visitor Center at (307)
Oct. 1 - April 30, and from 789-6540 or (307) 789-6547, or visit wyoparks.state.wy.us.
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or those wanting adventure, a casual stroll, a vigorous cepted throughout the
jog or a chance to glimpse wildlife in its native habitat, year to be engraved on
the Bear River Greenway offers myriad possibilities.
The main trail follows the Bear River, which offers excellent
a granite stone marker
in the grove.
GREENWAY
fishing, whitewater activities for kayaking, rafting and tubing Not far from the
and wildlife viewing. pavilion is the Bear Paw
The Greenway offers a scenic link from Evanston’s historic Trailhead, which can
downtown to Bear River State Park. Along the way, visitors be accessed from the
can toss a Frisbee, watch a local sports team practice or have Greenway trail (over
a picnic at Evanston’s newest, open green space, Bear Mead- Debbie’s Bridge) or
ows. This multi-purpose field is perfect for everything from a Bear River Drive. The
game of soccer to an outdoor festival. trailhead is comprised
From Bear Meadows, nature enthusiasts can follow the of a covered picnic shel-
Greenway trail to the nearby Bear River Ice Ponds, where ter, a river access ramp, parking area and public restrooms.
visitors can ice skate or play a game of hockey in the winter Further east along the Greenway is the Bear Tales Fire
or swim and paddle board in the summer. Fitness buffs can Circle, which was built by the Evanston Rotary Club in 2005
enjoy the Rotary Fitness Trail, equipped with a variety of to celebrate 100 years of Rotary International. The fire circle
exercise stations suitable for all ages and health levels. serves as an outdoor classroom and amphitheater and con-
At the BEAR Community Pavilion, families can enjoy a tains a central fire pit. It can also be used for both private and
barbecue outside or a special event inside. The pavilion is public events and is available for rent. Surrounding the fire
available for rent year-round and features a multi-purpose circle is a serene wetlands and birdwatching inlet bursting
room (seating for 80), a river rock fireplace, a serving/warm- with native species and nature viewing trails.
ing kitchen, a covered picnic/barbecue shelter and restrooms. To learn more about the Bear River Greenway or to reserve
Near the Pavilion is the Memorial Tree Grove, which was the Pavilion, Bear Tales Circle, Bear Paw Trailhead Shelter or
created to memorialize individuals who have enjoyed, been to place a name on the Memorial Tree Grove marker, please
active or had an interest in outdoor recreation, the Bear River contact the Evanston Recreation Center at (307) 789-1770 or
Greenway and/or the Evanston community. Names are ac- visit http://www.evanstonparksandrec.org.
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I FORT
n 1841, the famous mountain man Jim Bridger chose Highway and
this site on the Blacks Fork of the Green River to build date to the
a trading post for emigrants along the Oregon Trail. 1930s. The BRIDGER
During the mid-1850s, the Mormon Church laid claim
to the post claiming they had purchased it, but Bridger
cabins, with
carports, HISTORIC
claimed they didn’t. Then, in 1858, the U.S. Army was sent
west to reestablish the supremacy of the United States
were an ex-
tension of the
SITE
government when problems later arose with the Mormon Rocheford
pioneers. The federal government paid the Bridger family Hotel in an
for the post when the Army took control and established a attempt to
major military installation, vital to the Pony Express and serve travel-
Overland Stage routes. ers who wanted less formal accommodations.
Today, history comes alive as visitors enjoy the many re- The Fort Bridger State Historic Site can be reached by
stored buildings, interpretive displays in the museum, and taking Interstate 80, Exit 34, then going about three miles
the archaeological exhibit adjacent to the museum. Several south. Site grounds are open year-round, from 8 a.m. to
special events take place each summer, concluding with the sunset daily. Summer hours at the museum and at the rep-
mountain man rendezvous over the Labor Day weekend. lica of the trading post are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, from May
The fort also offers guided tours. 1 through Sept. 30.
An addition a few years ago to the state site included the All activities are historically based.
renovation of the Orange and Black Cabins just south of the For updated information and the fee schedule, call (307)
main gate. The cabins served as a motel along the Lincoln 782-3842, or log on to wyoparks.state.wy.us.
FOSSIL BUTTE become Junior Rangers after completing an activity book.

During the summer season, fossil preparation demonstra-
NATIONAL MONUMENT tions and ranger-led tours and talks are offered. Outdoor
attractions include two hiking trails, a scenic drive, a picnic
area, and the popular Aquarium in Stone program at the
research quarry (offered on Fridays and Saturdays during
the summer).
Entrance to the monument is free, and it is open year-
round. The visitor center hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The rest
of the year, the visitor center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., except on winter holiays. From December through
S
February, the visitor center is also closed on Sundays. The
tep into the Fossil Butte National Monument visitor monument grounds, including hiking trails, are open every
center, and travel back in time to the Early Eocene. day. Some roads are subject to winter closures.
Fifty-two million years ago, this landscape was cov- Fossil Butte National Monument earned a No. 5 spot on
ered by a large freshwater lake, surrounded by palms, and the latest USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice list for best
teeming with a multitude of fish. At this unique national Wyoming attractions.
monument, some of the best-preserved fossils in the world For more information call (307) 877-4455, or to plan your
are protected for the benefit and enjoyment of present and visit, go to www.nps.gov/fobu. You can also follow Fossil
future generations. Butte on Facebook and Instagram.
At the visitor center you can see more than 400 fos- Fossil Butte National Monument is located 15 miles west
sils and watch two video presentations, and children can of Kemmerer just off U.S. Hwy. 30.
I J.C. PENNEY MOTHER

n 1902, James Cash Penney opened a small cash and carry store in the fron-
tier mining town of Kemmerer.
Penney called his store “The Golden Rule,” pioneering a new marketing STORE AND MUSEUM
idea that set his store apart from its competitors. Penney became a quick success,
applying the principle of the Golden Rule — “Do unto others as you would have
others do unto you” — and offering customers quality merchandise at affordable
prices.
From humble branches in coal camps like Cumberland, JC Penney spread to
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branches all over the country. In Kem- products and provides the same value in ant’s humble origins. Both buildings are
merer, the “Mother Store” may look a a hometown package. part of the JC Penney Historic District,
little different than most modern JC And just down the street, Penney’s which has been listed on the National
Penney stores, but it carries the same tiny original home attests to the retail gi- Register of Historic Places since 1978.
T CHINESE GAZEBO
he Wing Family Chinese Gazebo and Garden, located
in Evanston’s Historic Depot Square, includes a
pond with several goldfish, a bridge, cobblestone and
concrete pathways, traditional Chinese landscaping and an
AND GARDEN
authentic Chinese gazebo.
In July 2007, former Evanston resident and philanthropist
Wayman Wing designed a 20-foot tall, genuine Chinese ga-
zebo and donated it to the City of Evanston. As a youngster,
Wing enjoyed playing along Front Street, attending Evanston
High School and working in his family’s restaurants. As a way kindle those fond boyhood memories. The gazebo and garden
to express his gratitude for his positive formative years in the not only serve as a tranquil resting place for visitors exploring
community, the structural architect decided to gift the city downtown or the nearby Bear River Greenway, but it also
with a beautiful gazebo, which aptly and elegantly reflected serves as a keen reminder of Evanston’s long and fascinating
Evanston’s Chinese heritage. Chinese history, as well as, an enduring legacy of the Wing
In return, the City of Evanston raised funds and received family.
donations from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, the To learn more about the Wing Family Chinese Gazebo and
Evanston Area Community Foundation and several local and Garden, please contact the Uinta County Museum at 1020
regional individuals, businesses and organizations to grow Front Street, Evanston, call (307) 789-8248, visit http://
and build a Chinese garden surrounding the gazebo. www.uintacounty.com/28/Uinta-County-Museum, find the
Wing, now in his 90s, resides in New York, but still tries museum on Facebook or Instagram @uintacountymuseum
to visit his beloved hometown at least once every year to re- or contact Evanston City Hall at (307) 783-6300.
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Fossil Butte HISTORIC QUARRY TRAIL

National Monument
National Park Service Get close to the rocks on
U.S. Department of the Interior this 2.5-mile loop. Wayside
exhibits highlight the geology,
paleontology, wildlife, and local
history.
NATURE TRAIL
View wildlife and flowers
along this 1.5-mile loop trail
through sagebrush and aspen
groves.
RANGER PROGRAMS
Presented mid-June through
mid-August. Group programs
year around, call to schedule.
PICNIC AREA
Nestled along the edge of an
aspen grove 2.5 miles from the
L ocated in southwest visitor center, the picnic area is

Wyoming, Fossil Butte open from May through October,
National Monument weather permitting.
preserves one of the richest
fossil deposits in the world.
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Fifty two-million-year-
Free program, allow 1–2 hours.
old fish, insects, birds,
mammals, reptiles, and
plants are nearly perfectly
preserved in limestone. Visitor Center
Exhibits include over 400 Fossil Butte
fossils featuring a thirteen- National Monument
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foot crocodilian, the oldest P.O. Box 592
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mortality of 356 fish. Also, 1-307-877-4455
enjoy two video programs, www.nps.gov/fobu
interactive exhibits, diorama Visitor center open
exhibits and a book store. year round, hours vary
seasonally
Closed winter holidays
Closed Sundays, Dec.–Feb.
Check website for details
All fossils, artifacts, natural features,

plants, and animals are protected and
cannot be disturbed or removed
from the monument.
Paid for by the Fossil Basin Promotion Board.

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H ome to the Uinta County Museum, railroad depot
and Joss House Museum, Evanston’s historic
Depot Square beautifully reflects the broad and
storied past of Uinta County. From the parks and green-
HISTORIC
DEPOT SQUARE
way of Depot Square, one can easily visit the diverse Uinta
County Museum, the historic and beautifully-reconstruct-
ed railroad depot and the intriguing Joss House Museum.
Entering the Uinta County Museum takes one back in
time. One large exhibit, “Hell on Wheels: Union Pacific
Railroad Towns in Wyoming,” tells the story of the Union
Pacific in Uinta County and throughout Wyoming. This
fascinating exhibit details the lives of railroad workers in
Evanston, and contains pictures and artifacts from across
the state. Annette Rowe courtesy photo
Another interesting exhibit is the Blyth & Fargo General one comes to the railroad depot. Built in 1900, the depot
Store. The museum store is located within the exhibit, served not only as a waiting room for passengers on trains,
which accurately reconstructs the general store from a but was also utilized to ship freight via Railway Express.
long past era. Using vintage fixtures and equipment, the The story comes to life walking through the building.
exhibit and museum store accurately depict an old-time First, an enormous scale takes up a large part of the floor
general store, making it fun to learn and shop at the same in the freight area. This was where baggage and freight
time. were weighed before being put on the trains for shipping.
Downstairs, the Uinta County Museum holds many Venturing into the main part of the depot, one encoun-
more treasures, and now includes a hands-on exhibit for ters the ticket booth, with a waiting room to the left and a
kids. Also on display are various Indian artifacts and fos- waiting room to the right. The purpose of these two wait-
sils from around the area and across the state. ing rooms was to keep ladies and children separate and
Leaving the museum and heading across the plaza, sheltered from the bawdy behavior of men. On the ladies’
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fireplace fills most of one wall. southwest Wyoming.
The railroad depot was ac- One exceptional piece on
quired from Union Pacific in display is the gilded door
1985. Restoration of the historic that originally graced the
structure began then, and the exterior of the Joss House.
building has retained much of its Saved from the fire in 1922,
former beauty. the door consists of two
Finally, the Joss House Mu- hand-carved panels, ornately
seum completes the tour of the carved and decorated. The
Historic Depot Square. The Joss Chinese gazebo and garden
House Museum is a replica of the have also been added to the
original Joss House, which was Joss House, adding an es-
burned down in 1922. Fortunate- sence of peace and tranquil-
ly, some artifacts from the original Joss House were saved ity as one strolls across the bridge and sees the koi swim
and are now on display in the museum. playfully in the pond.
Built in 1874, with each member of the Chinese commu- Evanston’s Historic Depot Square is a great place to
nity contributing something to the construction, decora- learn about the rich and diverse history of Uinta County.
tion and furnishing, the Joss House served as a temple The museum, located at 1020 Front St. in Evanston, is
for private worship. Visitors approached the altar of Kuan open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and
Kung with candles, incense, food and wine. Visitors to the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Museum staff members gladly
temple could also consult an oracle for advice. give tours of the railroad depot and the Joss House Mu-
In 1990, as a community project to commemorate the seum, and there is no admission fee.
Chinese heritage of Evanston for the Wyoming Statehood Depot Square is also home to Evanston’s Farmers Mar-
Centennial celebration, the replica of the Joss House was ket. Every Thursday during summer and early fall, patrons
completed. Now the Joss House Museum displays a vivid can find fresh fruits and vegetables, gourmet breads and
collection of memorabilia that tells the story of Chinese cheeses, live entertainment and more.
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xplore the region’s rich past! The Bridger Valley Native
Heritage Museum was originally the Trona Mu- American
seum, established in 1990. It was dedicated to the and pioneer HERITAGE MUSEUM
trona industry, to preserve and showcase the vast minerals history.
hidden deep within the earth in southwestern Wyoming, The Union
an industry which employs many of southwest Wyoming’s Pacific
residents. Railroad,
As time passed, the town of Lyman placed the museum ranching,
into the hands of the Uinta County Historical Society. mining, rich
During this time, the museum’s focus also changed. UCHS oil and gas
members felt that much of the rich heritage of the Bridger fields, do-
Valley was slowly being lost. Through hard work and dedi- mestic and
cation, they began to collect and preserve the history and community
cultural heritage of the pioneers who settled the valley. life, military
The Bridger Valley Heritage Museum includes a display forts and
set up like a military life, the Pony Express and telegraph routes, the
general store many veterans and the wars in which they fought — all had
in the early a part in the development of the area.
part of the last The Bridger Valley Heritage Museum is in the Lyman
century. Town Hall on the building’s second floor. The museum is
The exhibit dedicated to collecting and preserving, researching and
includes re- exhibiting the rich history of Bridger Valley.
productions of The museum is open mid May-September from 10 a.m.
ads originally to 4 p.m. on weekdays or by appointment. Call the museum
printed in the at 787-3525. It is staffed by volunteers.
Bridger Valley
Enterprise.
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for $1, a Thunderbird Oil Company calendar, dated 1965, Closed Thursday and Sunday
and a Farmer’s and Stockgrower’s State Bank calendar, 75 Yellow Creak Road, Suite 202, Evanston, WY
dated 1924. Located across from Smith’s Pharmacy
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he fort,” as it is commonly re- Stewart at the museum. In crafting the
ferred to around Bridger Valley, exhibit, the staff was inspired by a photo-
has been an important part of graph of Stewart’s kitchen sent in by her
the area for well over 150 years, and its grandson, Mike Wire, and a description
museum is dedicated to preserving that written by Stewart herself.
history. The pioneer woman’s letters have been
In 1841, mountain man Jim Bridger compiled in books titled, “Letters of a
chose this site on the Blacks Fork of the Woman Homesteader” and “The Adven-
Green River to build a trading post to serve tures of the Woman Homesteader: The
emigrants traveling along the Oregon Trail.
During the mid-1850s, the Mormon
FORT BRIDGER Life and Letters of Elinore Pruitt Stewart,”
written by Susan K. George.
Church occupied the fort, which led to a
dispute of ownership between the Mormon
MUSEUM The letter used to construct the exhibit
was dated March 1, 1929, from Burntfork,
Church and Bridger. They claimed they and is included in Stewart’s book.
bought the fort. Bridger claimed they didn’t. Then, in 1858, when Other exhibits include Camp Scott, The Carter Empire, Judge
the Army took over Fort Bridger, the Army paid the Bridger Carter’s Library, The Utah Expedition, Cowboy/Ranching
family for the site. The Army established a major military instal- Exhibit, Col. William Bisbee Photos, Military Hospital Exhibit,
lation, which was vital to the Pony Express and Overland Stage On-site Archaeology display, Interactive Mormon Handcart Ex-
routes. hibit, Historic Trails Diary Excerpts, the Hotchkiss Weapon, The
Today, history comes alive as visitors enjoy the many restored Military Laundress, Lincoln Highway Exhibit, Chief Washakie
buildings, interpretive displays in the museum, and the archaeo- and the Shoshones, Travois Exhibit and a video viewing area.
logical exhibit adjacent to it. The museum is open from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. from May 1
A new communication exhibit will be featured this year. It will through Sept. 30. During April. the museum is only open on the
be on the use and importance of the telegraph on the early his- weekends from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
tory of the country. For more information on the museum or events scheduled at
There is a replica of the homestead kitchen of Elinore Pruitt the site, call the Fort Bridger State Historic Site at (307) 782-3842.
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ander through history at Fossil
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the local repository preserving the
histories of Kemmerer, Diamondville, Fron-
tier and surrounding areas.
COUNTRY
Exhibits at the museum include bootlegging
stills, a replica underground coal mine, com-
MUSEUM
plete with coal mining equipment, a mountain
man exhibit and a two-bodied lamb.
“Our mission is to collect, exhibit, preserve
and interpret the natural and cultural history
from the area,” museum director Judy Julian
said.
Other exhibits include an antique church
organ, an Italian wine press — the area was
settled by a significant number of Italian
immigrants — blacksmithing tools and other
western memorabilia, including a stagecoach
and wagon. sounded just like the dog in the photo.
The museum also has a research library and more than Every holiday season an antique nativity set at the muse-
1,000 photographs of the local area. Annual museum events um is rearranged, and not by anyone on staff. The first time
include a March history festival, summer campfire chats it happened, volunteer Sue Giorgis assumed that Julian had
and a mountain bike poker run. done the rearranging. Julian assumed it had been Giorgis.
Visitors to the museum come from all over the country; Both ladies are quick to admit that the apparitions are
some even come from the past. Volunteers have reported friendly.
hearing children’s laughter and footsteps in the halls In addition to events, exhibits, information and visits
when no one else was in the building. Julian has re- from long-past residents, the museum also offers affordable
ported seeing a man and his dog in a photo of an antique rental space for events, with rental fees starting as low as
dollhouse. Her great-niece, then 3 years old, once said $50.
she had seen a dog running down the museum’s stairs, The museum is located at 400 Pine Ave. in Kemmerer.
but Julian could find no supporting evidence. When she For more information about exhibits, events and programs,
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A UINTA
treasure trove of history, the Uinta County Mu-
seum is located in the historic Carnegie Building
in Evanston, completed in 1906.
A lovely example of Classical Revival architec-
ture, the building was designed by New York architect
COUNTY
Albert Randolph Ross — who also designed a Carnegie
Library in Washington, D.C.
MUSEUM
In 2008, an expansion of the building was completed.
Designed by Jackson architect Kurt Dubbe, the new
building echoes the historic features of the original struc-
ture.
Just one of the many pleasures of visiting the museum
is the ability to meander through a replica of the Blyth
and Fargo mercantile, long a fixture on Main Street in
Evanston. Blyth and Fargo was a mainstay of Main Street
from 1872 to 1981 — although originally as Blyth and
Pixley. Visitors are welcome to attend the museum’s regular
Thanks to the generos- Brown Bag Thursday events. Bring your lunch to the mu-
ity of the Bodine family, seum any first Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to
a treasure trove of the 1:30 p.m. and enjoy a quiet moment in your busy week, or
store’s fixtures, furnish- engage in a lively discussion on a topic of local history.
ings and merchandise Subjects have included the Chinese Joss House, the
from bygone decades was Wyoming State Hospital, the Almy coal mines, the
donated to the museum. Piedmont charcoal kilns, the Strand Theater, the Hotel
Visitors will experience Evanston and others.
what “minding the store” The Uinta County Museum is located at 1020 Front St.,
meant to early Evanston in downtown Evanston. Public hours are from 9 a.m. to 5
merchants. In addition, p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
the museum shop (or mu- on Saturday.
seum mercantile) moved For more information, please call (307) 789-8248,
into the same gallery as a e-mail museum@nglconnection.net or visit www.uinta-
“store within a store.” county.com.
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OREGON-
F
or immigrants who braved the Sub- Lynn Harrell, of the U.S. Bureau of Land
lette cut-off of the Oregon-California Management, describes the immigrants’
CALIFORNIA Trail, Emigrant Springs north of Kem- trials as well as the quest to re-discover their
TRAIL merer provided a much-needed “oasis” after
a hard, dry haul.
path.
“The Sublette cut-off was the less-safe
What awaited them the next day, though, route,” Harrell said. “There was the dry
was a treacherous descent down the west stretch in the Little Colorado Desert west of
side of Dempsey Ridge, the “Devil’s Gang- 191.”
way,” as Cyrus Loveland described it in 1850. Some immigrants recounted 45 miles with-
The ruts over the ridge are still visible, out water, grass or material to build a fire.
and concerns for preserving the view seen Other routes were longer, with more water
by intrepid immigrants still affects cur- and sometimes higher ferry prices. A num-
rent development. Take Dempsey Road off ber of cut-offs cross southwest Wyoming,
Highway 233 north of Kemmerer and follow beginning with American Indian trails. Bill
signs to Emigrant Springs to begin exploring Sublette first took wagons through the area
the area. in 1830.
by Moses Byrne, who supplied char-

coal for the Utah iron industry. These
beehive-shaped structures, stand-
ing some 30 feet high with a 30-foot
diameter, were placed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Beyond the kilns can be found all
that remains of the town of Piedmont.
First known as Byrne, it was a log-
ging camp prior to the coming of the
railroad. It then became a tent town,
housing railroad workers. It was also
home to a roundhouse and a large wa-
ter tank at that time. The town’s name
GHOST TOWNS OF was later changed to Piedmont, mean-
ing “at the foot of the mountains.”
SOUTHWEST WYOMING Piedmont gained fame in 1869,
when some 300 railroad tie cutters
I
who hadn’t been paid in some time
n the latter half of the 19th century, the Union Pacific piled railroad ties on the track, stopping a train full of
Railroad came to southwest Wyoming, with small dignitaries on their way to Promontory Point, Utah, for the
camps springing up along the way. Piedmont was es- driving of the golden spike signifying the completion of the
tablished as a water and refueling stop before the railroad transcontinental railroad.
headed over the steep Aspen Hill grade. Spring Valley was The 1901 digging of the Aspen tunnel rerouted the tracks
intended to be a permanent coal operation, though early around Piedmont by several miles, causing the town’s
residents found more oil than coal. As with Piedmont and demise.
Spring Valley, little remains of the once-booming Cumber- Cumberland
land coal camp. Once among the most prosperous coal camps in the
Piedmont intermountain West, Cumberland is now only a ghost
A railroad tie depot-turned-charcoal burning operation, town about 14 miles north of Carter, near the junction of
Piedmont is perhaps the least known, yet most accessible, highways 412 and 189.
of any of Wyoming’s ghost towns. It can be reached by Coal mining was the sole reason for the small town’s
exiting Interstate 80 onto Leroy Road about 20 miles east existence. The Union Pacific Railroad owned Cumberland,
of Evanston. Following this gravel road to the south for and four mines in the area fed the railroad with coal.
about five miles will lead travelers to Piedmont. Cumberland flourished from about 1900 until the last
Just before arriving, three charcoal kilns stand like sen- load of coal was taken from the ground in 1930. Residents
tinels along the road. built homes in two camps, appropriately identified as
Once numbering five, the kilns were constructed in 1868 Camp No. 1 and Camp No. 2 and, at its peak, Cumberland
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was home to about 350 families.
Bustling Cumberland had two grade
schools, a high school, a post office, a
church, several company stores and its
branch of J.C. Penney’s Golden Rule
store.
Immigrants from Poland, Italy, Rus-
sia, Austria and Finland made up the
majority of the miners. When the coal
seams began to fail, operations became
too expensive and the mines closed.
Today, the most obvious standing
remains of Cumberland are the old
buildings of Ziller’s ranch and saloon,
just east of Cumberland. These build-
ings are still visible from Hwy. 412,
near its juncture with 189. To the west
of Cumberland, just off Hwy. 189, is
the Cumberland cemetery. Many of the
graves mark the resting spots of babies
and very young children, attesting to the difficulty of life in caused much excitement. Nebergall’s strike was in the
the coal camps. Spring Valley area where more oil was found in three dif-
While walking through the sagebrush that has reclaimed ferent strata, at 450 feet, 650 feet and at 1,148 feet.
the site, a visitor can find broken bottles, rusty buckets, Nebergall bought up large tracts of land around his
railroad spikes, tobacco cans and piles of coal, all remind- strike and in a short time he succeeded in gaining the in-
ers of a camp that lived because of coal and died when the terest of Omaha capitalists. This was the first real oil boom
fuel was no longer needed. in Uinta County, and many local residents invested their
Spring Valley life savings in exploration.
Home of Uinta County’s first oil boom, the town of In 1902, there were about 15 rigs working in Uinta
Spring Valley, located southeast of Bridger Valley, was es- County. Unfortunately, boom turned to bust when it was
tablished in 1899 when the Union Pacific Railroad opened discovered that the oil was too difficult to recover in the
coal mines in that vicinity. Coal camps like Spring Val- overthrust strata, and very little profit was made by any-
ley and Cumberland consisted of company-owned towns one except the landowners.
where everything — the store, the schools, even the public Oil later seeped into the coal mines in Spring Valley,
hall — belonged to Union Pacific. causing a potential hazard for explosion. The mines were
Structures were moved from Almy to Spring Valley when sealed and the housing structures and mining equipment
the Almy mines ceased operations. Some brick structures were moved elsewhere.
were built to house the 300 families who were moved to It took until the 1970s for improvements in technol-
Spring Valley. Wells that were drilled there for water pro- ogy and transportation to overcome the problems of oil
duced mostly oil, so potable water had to be brought in on exploration and production, and the boom of that decade
railroad tank cars. greatly changed the face and the economy of Uinta County.
Oil was known to exist in many parts of Wyoming, but All that remains of the old boomtown of Spring Valley
in most cases was too difficult or too distant from railroad now are decomposing pieces of old wooden drilling rigs
tracks to recover and transport affordably. In 1901 several and tailings from the numerous abandoned mines scat-
events took place that brought sections of Uinta County tered along the railroad tracks.
into the oil market. Sublet
Professor Wilbur C. Knight of the Department of Min- In addition to Cumberland, a number of other coal
ing and Geology at the University of Wyoming released camps operated in the Diamondville-Kemmerer area,
a report indicating that there were four distinct oil fields including Oakley and Glencoe, both deserted by the early
in Uinta County and that some early pioneers had been 1940s. Sublet and the nearby coal camp of Sublet No. 6 lie
successful in securing oil in commercial quantities. The to the north of Kemmerer near Willow Creek and along the
product had been sold to the coal mines at a good profit. Oyster Ridge Hogback.
At about the same time the Knight report was released, a The Sublet mines were operated by the Kemmerer
Mr. Loran E. Nebergall struck oil at the Union Pacific well. Coal Company, which in 1897 established its first mine
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at Frontier, a company town just north of Kemmerer. five months of 1927, the mine operated for only 54 days.
At the Sublet No. 5 mine, an explosion on Sept. 16, The last coal was produced in May of that year, and a new
1924, killed 39 miners. The various coal camps in the area mine, Gomer, named after the manager of Sublet No. 6,
closed as the era of underground mining ended, to be Gomer Reese, replaced Sublet No. 6.
replaced by open pit or strip mining. The hardscrabble rock provided building material for
Following WWI, demand for coal fell, and mine opera- the area. Today, the most visible reminder of Sublet’s
tions became seasonal. In 1925 and 1926, coal prices glory days is its still-standing jail, with several tiny stone
increased, and production increased again, but in the first cells.
I
n 1912, the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) began
construction on the many buildings at the 27-acre
site on Evanston’s Main Street to service and re-
pair engines and rail cars along the mainline between
Omaha, Nebraska, and Sacramento, California. The
complex, known today as Evanston’s Historic Round-
house & Railyards, contains a fully intact (four-section)
roundhouse with a turntable that is still operational and
several other structures. EVANSTON’S
In 1926, the UPRR chose to close the site, but the citi-
zens of Evanston rallied and beseeched them to remain
HISTORIC ROUNDHOUSE
open as a reclamation plant. The complex operated as
such until 1971, and the following year, UPRR donated
& RAILYARDS
the property (with the exception of the Power House) to Since that time, the City of Evanston and the Evanston
the City of Evanston. The city leased the site to several rail Urban Renewal Agency have worked to renovate many
car/tank repair companies until 1998 when the last ten- of the buildings, including the Machine Shop (2004), the
ant vacated the site and moved into a newly built facility first section of the Roundhouse (2009), the Oil House
in the nearby Union Center Business Park. (J.T. and Phyllis Patterson Visitor Center), the Superin-
tendent’s Office, the exterior of the Wash Room and the
central plaza and parking areas. The refurbished facilities
now serve as public event spaces.
Most recently, the City renovated the remaining three
sections (est. 50,000 sq. ft.) of the Roundhouse. These
sections are ideal for a variety of business uses, including
retail, light manufacturing, technology, office and more.
The Roundhouse sections are divided by a brick wall and
connected by an interior corridor and are available for
lease or purchase.
To arrange for a tour, reserve a building(s) or for more
information about leasing/purchasing the business use
sections, please contact the City of Evanston at 1200 Main
St., Evanston, or call (307) 783-6300, (307) 783-6306 or
visit www.evanstonwy.org.
NAMES HILL “
T
he calendar of the West” — Names Hill, five miles south of La-
Barge, holds the names of many of the pioneers who crossed to
the west side of the Green River on the Sublette Cutoff of the
Oregon Trail. Including names of settlers dating back as early as 1822,
it also includes early Native American pictographs.
Among the many who made their mark in the soft sandstone was Jim
Bridger, one of the West’s most famous mountain men. He visited the
Hill in 1844 and identified himself as a trapper.
The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on
April 16, 1969.
PLACES
S THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY
tep back in time as you tour the Lincoln Highway — the
nation’s first coast-to-coast thoroughfare — through the
scenic landscape of southwest Wyoming. Experience
the highway, named for President Abraham Lincoln, as it was
first envisioned in 1912 by Carl Fisher, the developer of the
Indianapolis Speedway and Miami Beach, along graded roads
of vast open spaces, mountain vistas and historic features.
When the highway became a reality in 1913, it was the first
of its kind — a structured highway system with each county
along its route maintaining a section. The Lincoln Highway
Association (LHA) was also created in 1913 and adopted a
red, white and blue logo to direct drivers along the route.
While treacherous in parts, the Lincoln Highway was a
welcome wonder during the early days of the automobile. It
truly developed America’s love affair with the open road and contact the Uinta County Museum at 1020 Front Street,
bolstered the belief in achieving great feats. Evanston, call (307) 789-8248, visit http://www.uintacounty.
In Uinta County, the Lincoln Highway guided travelers com/28/Uinta-County-Museum, or search Facebook or Ins-
through its core, passing an array of notable sites, including tagram for @uintacountymuseum.
Church Butte, Fort Bridger Historic Site, the Piedmont char- Lincoln Highway Markers can be found in five locations in
coal kilns, Eagle Rock, Evanston’s Depot Square and Round- Uinta County. They are:
house & Railyards. Lyman — County Road 237 (I-80, Exits 39 or 48)
In addition, the Uinta County visitor will see several con- Lyman Town Hall — 100 E. Sage Street, Lyman (I-80, Exit
crete Lincoln Highway Markers, one of which is thought to 39)
be in its original location, having been placed there by the Near Fort Bridger Historic Site — 37000 Business Loop
Boy Scouts of America in 1928. The markers were the final I-80, Fort Bridger, (Exit 34)
endeavor for the LHA, as the Lincoln Highway era came Evanston — Sunset Cabins on Bear River Drive (Exit 6);
to a close. They still serve as a constant reminder of a time and Evanston’s Historic Depot Square near Columbo Hall
gone by, but forever cherished. For more information, please on Front Street (Exit 5).
V TRI-STATE
isitors and
newcomers
should check out MONUMENT
S
Kemmerer’s community tand in three different states
facility, the South Lin- at once! Located near Cokev-
coln Training and Event ille, the Tri-State Monument
Center. The center, which offers a view of Idaho, Utah and
opened in January 2009,
is home to cultural events,
SOUTH LINCOLN Wyoming. A high-clearance or four-
practical training and TRAINING & EVENT CENTER by-four vehicle and a pair of walking
shoes up a sage-covered hill will
community gatherings. bring the visitor to this monument.
Events have included concerts, art exhibits, dances, wedding receptions, indus- Drive 8.5
trial and corporate dinners and even a visit from Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead. miles south
Upon entering the building, one can't help but notice that the roof is designed to of Cokeville
represent the majestic mountains behind it, and the center's lobby is a must-see. on Wyoming
Visitors will want to check out the many fossils on display. Kemmerer is known as Highway
the "Fossil Fish Capital of the World" because of the quality and quantity of fish 208, turn
fossils found in the area. Embedded in the facility's floor are bronze plaques that west at the
showcase replicas of local fossil fish. marker
The center is available to rent for a variety of events, including private parties, and drive
family reunions, weddings or corporate meetings. It boasts a fully-equipped kitch- another five
en and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. miles, then
The center is located at 215 Wyoming Highway 233, just past the Kemmerer make a short
Little League fields and Fossil Island Golf Course. hike to the
For more information, call (307) 828-4083 or visit kemmerereventscenter.com. marker.
ACTIVITIES
T
he scenic beauty of the Wasatch-Cache National More
Forest in the High Uinta Mountains is practically
unrivaled throughout southwest Wyoming.
hardcore ATV
enthusiasts
ATVING
Tall trees, crystal clear bodies of water and incredible often prefer to IN
ancient rock formations cover this foreboding yet irresist- traverse the
ible stretch of North American landscape, located on one Deadhorse THE
of just two mountain ranges on the continent that run east
to west, rather than north to south.
trail system.
Located 18 HIGH
Thousands of locals and visitors alike flock to the region
every summer to take part in the abundance of recreation-
miles south
of Mountain
UINTAS
al activities it has to offer. View, the
Some people prefer to view the wonders of the Uintas Deadhorse
from their vehicles. However, more adventurous souls like trail boasts a
to dig right into the heart of the area on foot or, even more lot more mile-
popularly, on a four-wheel ATV. age and treacherous terrain, as well as incredible scenery.
The most popular trail is the Lily Lake Wolverine Trail, In the wild Wyoming winter, the trails double as routes
due to its relative brevity and smooth pass. The Lily for cross country skiers and snowmobilers, and located
Lake trailhead is just a left turn off Highway 150 south of along each trail are several yurts, popular with camping
Evanston, right across from the Bear River Lodge, a great enthusiasts in the winter and summer months. The yurts
restaurant and convenience store that also rents ATVs and are equipped with bunk beds, propane heat, outhouses
other recreational equipment at hourly and daily rates. and a few basic supplies maintained by the Forest Service
The trail crosses the east fork of the beautiful Bear River and volunteers. They must be reserved in advance and are
via a Forest Service-constructed wooden bridge and con- often in high demand.
tinues on to the glorious Lily Lake, where campers, fisher- For reservation information, call the Evanston Parks and
men and sightseers alike often find a heaven on earth. Recreation Department at (307) 789-1770.
A FISHING
variety of excellent lakes,
rivers and streams abound in
the southwest Wyoming and
northeast Utah areas — including the
Green River, a blue ribbon trout river
located in both Wyoming and Utah.
Green River
From its headwaters in Wyoming’s
famous Wind River mountain range
to its crystal-clear waters below Flam-
ing Gorge Dam in northeast Utah,
the Green River is widely known as
one of the finest trout rivers in North
America. The river provides fly fish-
ing enthusiasts with a unique angling
opportunity to fish for trout that are
both large and plentiful.
The upper part of the river in Wyo-
ming has become known for its large
trophy-trout — particularly below
Fontenelle Dam and where the river
flows through the Seedskadee Nation- Bear River or south of Evanston off Wyoming
al Wildlife Refuge. Offering splendid waters along its 150. While a majority of river access
For anglers looking for sheer vol- length, the Bear River also boasts is private property, the Bear River
ume of fish, the numbers of rainbow fishing, as well. Along the Bear River, State Park offers public access to this
and brown trout in the stretch below one can expect to catch Bear River backyard treasure.
Flaming Gorge Dam in Utah make it cutthroat trout. Access is available Blacks Fork River
almost impossible to beat. north of Evanston off Wyoming 89, ACTIVITES page 38
ACTIVITIES
The ranch itself was homesteaded by one mile to the reservoir.
ACTIVITIES from page 36
Located southeast of Robertson, the Guild family beginning in 1867. Meeks Cabin Reservoir
the Blacks Fork River is a beautiful The 20,000-plus acre ranch also This beautiful reservoir is easy to
stretch of river that cascades through offers private hunting during the cor- access and offers a secluded fishing
Uinta County from the Meeks Cabin rect seasons for mule deer, elk and area for those who just want to get
Reservoir. The river offers a vari- antelope. Guild Ranch Reservoir is away. The reservoir is home to Colo-
ety of fish, including brook trout, heralded for having some of the fin- rado River cutthroat trout as well as
brown trout, mountain whitefish and est trophy trout fishing around. mountain whitefish, and offers camp-
rainbow trout. Camping is available Flaming Gorge Reservoir ing and a boat ramp.
along the Blacks Fork River. For ac- This popular fishing spot is within To reach the reservoir, follow Wyo-
cess, from I-80, take the Fort Bridger a day’s drive of Uinta County, and ming 410 south from Mountain View
and Mountain View exits and contin- offers spectacular fishing opportuni- to the end of the pavement, then fol-
ue south and east to Robertson, then ties. The reservoir is home to bur- low signs to Meeks Cabin Reservoir.
follow the signs to the Meeks Cabin bot, brown trout, channel catfish, Free Fishing Day
Reservoir. Access to the Blacks Fork kokanee salmon, lake trout, rainbow The Wyoming Game and Fish
River can be found along the road to trout and smallmouth bass. There is Commission has declared June 1,
the reservoir. camping and boating available at the 2019, Free Fishing Day, which is held
Smiths Fork, East Fork Rivers reservoir. To reach Flaming Gorge, in conjunction with National Fish-
These smaller rivers offer a nice follow US Highway 191 19 miles ing and Boating week. Residents and
selection of brook trout and rainbow south from Rock Springs, then turn nonresidents may fish Wyoming wa-
trout. To find them, follow Wyoming right on Sage Creek Road. Another ters — excluding Wind River Indian
410 south from Mountain View for route is to follow Wyoming 530 south Reservation and Yellowstone Na-
seven miles and turn left on County from Green River. tional Park, which are not regulated
Road 283 (large dirt road). Follow Sulphur Creek Reservoir by the state of Wyoming — without
County Road 283 for 6.4 miles and Located just nine miles south of a fishing license or conservation
turn right on County Road 285. Fol- Evanston, Sulphur Creek Reservoir stamp.
low County Road 285 for 2.1 miles to offers a chance to get some fishing Check the Wyoming Game and
reach the Smiths Fork and East Fork injust about any day of the year. Fish Department’s website at
Rivers. The reservoir boasts a number of https://wgfd.wyo.gov/fishing-and-
Guild Ranch Reservoir brown trout, Bear River cutthroat, boating or current regulations for
Southeast of Evanston, out past rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and more detailed information.
Piedmont, lies an unassuming res- walleye. To reach Sulphur Creek If you want to test your skill at any
ervoir called the Guild Ranch Res- Reservoir, follow Wyoming 150 nine of southwest Wyoming’s or northeast
ervoir. It is nestled deep inside the miles south from Evanston, then turn Utah’s excellent fishing waters, you
private property of the Guild Ranch. left (east) at the sign and continue will first need to get a license.
ACTIVITIES
GOLFING
T
he Purple Sage Golf Course in Evanston captures the beauty of the
American West and combines the wildness of the frontier with the
tranquil challenge of golf.
At an average elevation of 7,000 feet, Purple Sage is both figuratively and
literally breathtaking. The Purple Sage Golf Course is the only 18-hole course
in southwest Wyoming, and offers a challenging course offset by spectacular
views.
At just over 7,000 yards from the black back tees, Purple Sage’s par-72
championship golf course tests your distance. The five sets of tees keep play
comfortable for golfers of every skill and ensure a great pace of play. In addi-
tion, the executive course offers families, beginners and busy business people
a chance to sneak in a quick round of nine holes, in just an hour. The executive
course comes with a smaller price tag, for those new to golfing, or who just
need a refresher.
Nearly every weekend, from the beginning of the golf season in April to the
last available weekend before the snow flies, golfers can find a tournament
at the Purple Sage. To register for a tournament, or to schedule one for your
group or organization, call the clubhouse.
Call the Pro Shop at (307) 789-2383 for more information, tee times and
tournament information.
To enhance your golfing experience, try the Gateway Grille, located in the
clubhouse. The Gateway Grille offers take-out, delivered directly on the course,
as well as refreshing beverages right to your cart. For a sit-down dining experi-
ence, the Gateway Grille offers a world-class menu with exceptional service.
During the winter months, when the greens are covered with a layer of
white, the Purple Sage Golf Course becomes Evanston’s own Nordic center,
complete with cross-country ski and show shoe rentals.
Kemmerer is home to Fossil Island Golf Course, a double par 5 island green
built in 1920 and designed by noted golf course architect Dick Phelps. Nestled
next to the Hams Fork River, it is a challenging nine-hole course whose reputa-
tion and design draws travelers and locals alike.
Club staff organize and coordinate many activities throughout the season,
including several benefit tournaments. The club’s season runs from April 1
through Nov. 1.
Visitors will find Fossil Island Golf Club at 105 U.S. Highway 189 in Kem-
merer. For more information, call the club at (307) 828-2362 from April
through November; during the off season, call the Kemmerer city hall at (307)
828-2350.
H HUNTING
unting in southwest Wyoming can be challenging,
entertaining and lots of fun for everyone involved.
Whether you choose to go alone, with friends or
choose an outfitter to lead you on an adventure, south-
west Wyoming offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy the
great outdoors.
Wyoming offers different hunting seasons for antelope,
bighorn sheep, deer, elk, moose, wild turkey, pheasant, sage
grouse, black bear and mountain lion.
Before heading out, be sure to check the hunt map area, as
well as opening and closing days of the season.
Different species have different types of regulations regard-
ing licensing and permits. For the appropriate regulations
regarding archery, resident versus non-resident big game
ACTIVITIES page 40
ACTIVITIES
Wyoming Logan, Utah =

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ACTIVITIES from page 39
licenses as well as commercial and disabled veteran licenses,
the most comprehensive and up-to-date information can be
Cache Valley Foodie Trek: Explore the valley by located at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website,
sampling our famous and delicious ice cream, www.wgfd.wy.gov. There you will find information regarding
cheese, chocolate, coffee, cookies and honey. such various subjects as raptor hunting, small game, trap-
Check out our other signature shops for pajamas, ping, watercraft, game birds, preference points and much
handmade soaps, socks and fabric.
more information.
Take a stroll or hike along Logan Canyon National Climate
Scenic Byway, just 10 minutes from downtown. The weather in southwest Wyoming can change without
a moment's notice. Hunters should be prepared for rapidly-
See a rockin’ awesome live performance.
Everything from Broadway to Opera. Mid-June
changing and possibly deadly weather conditions. Hypother-
through mid-August and totally affordable too. mia can be deadly year round. Be prepared with the appro-
priate gear before heading into the mountains.
Gardeners Market on Saturdays.
Rent horses and off-road RZRs at Beaver Creek

Lodge. Canoe rentals are available at other locations.
Step back in time at the American West

Heritage Center.
Don’t forget shopping, dining and pampering.
1-800-882-4433 | explorelogan.com
ACTIVITIES
PINE CREEK
SKI RESORT
T
he Pine Creek Resort near Cokeville
opened for skiers in 2010, and it offers a
great opportunity for families to get out
and enjoy the snow. It is located just west of
Cokeville and brings in people from as far away
as Utah and Green River.
Available for beginner skiers is a small rope
tow; for more advanced skiers, a quad lift is also
available. Despite its smaller size in comparison
to most resorts, Pine Creek is a full service facil- year’s annual winter carnival on March 10.
ity, with rentals, lessons, ski store and restaurant. For more information about the resort and everything it
The resort is open Friday through Sunday and on holi- has to offer, call (307) 279-3201 or visit www.pinecreek-
days during the ski season. You won’t want to miss this skiresort.com.
SNOWMOBILING snowmobile trail system, as well as an extensive net-

work of groomed trails. There are a total of 94 miles of
snowmobile trails in the district that are designated,
marked and groomed regularly.
Trails follow major roadways and generally have little
grade and are relatively wide and straight. They are
usually well-traveled and easy to follow. For grooming
reports, call 1-800-OHV- RIDE.
Ungroomed trails are much more challenging and
should only be attempted by experienced riders with
snowmobiles designed for deep, unpacked snow. These
trails follow primitive roads and have longer, steeper
slopes and may be narrow and windy.
Snowmobile trails in the Evanston and Mountain
View ranger districts
Numerous snowmobile routes traverse the Evanston
W
and Mountain View ranger districts of the Wasatch-
ith its deep powder snow, mountainous Cache National Forest; however, just like ATVs, snow-
terrain and scenic open space, the Uinta- mobiles are only allowed on designated routes and
Wasatch-Cache National Forest has fast areas. Winter Motorized Use Maps are available free at
become a destination location for the growing sport of the district’s visitor center. Snowmobilers are reminded
snowmobiling. More than half a million acres are des- that all snowmobile routes and areas are closed un-
ignated for snowmobile use across the Forest. And over til there is at least 12 inches of base snow and that all
220 miles of trails are groomed throughout the winter, motorized use, including snowmobiles, is prohibited in
in cooperation with Utah Division of Parks and Recre- designated Wilderness Areas.
ation. Before venturing out, please visit the Utah Avalanche
A little further north, the Bridger-Teton National For- Forecast Center website at www.utahavalanchecenter.
est offers snowmobile enthusiasts an expanse of lands org for the latest avalanche forecast, as well as ava-
unequalled in the United States. On the Bridger-Teton lanche safety tips and information about how to stay out
National Forest, you can access the continental divide of avalanche terrain.
ACTIVITIES
I ICE FISHING
ce fishing in southwest Wyoming is a fun
family activity for winter. From December
through as late as March, families can enjoy
this great outdoor activity.
According to the Wyoming Game and Fish
Department, families should use caution when out
on the ice. Because of changing water levels and
weather, condition of the ice can vary from day to
day.
Before heading out with the family, it is wise
to first check the ice. Clear ice should be at least
four inches thick, while cloudy or milky looking
ice, which is weaker, should be at least twice that
thick.
Other precautions should be taken as well. Be-
fore heading onto the ice, be sure to have a flota-
tion device for safety, as well as a rope, ladder and
an ice pick. Do not plan to be on open ice during
sub-zero weather, and never ice fish alone.
Other equipment necessary for ice fishing ing Gorge Reservoir are popular ice fishing locations in
include an ice auger, a skimmer to remove slush from your southwest Wyoming.
hole, poles and bait, and a fishing license for anyone over For more information about ice fishing, contact the Wyo-
the age of 14. ming Game and Fish Department at gf.state.wy.us or wgfd.
Sulphur Creek Reservoir, Lake Viva Naughton and Flam- wyo.gov. Or, call (307) 777-4600.
E V E N TS
T he Bear River Mountain Man
Club brings the Bear River Ren-
dezvous to the Bear River State
Park in August.
BEAR RIVER RENDEZVOUS
August 23-25, 2019
Hunting and trapping has been a Evanston
way of life throughout the history of
Wyoming, starting with the state’s
indigenous people. In the early 1800s,
those who became known as mountain
men found their way west and took
up the difficult life of hunting and
trapping. After the hunting season,
mountain men gathered at a rendez-
vous with other mountain men and
company suppliers.
Unlike the rendezvous of old, the
Bear River Rendezvous is truly a
family event that allows you and your
children to step back in time, escape
your current hectic lifestyle and better black powder rifles and tomahawk throwing. Other dis-
understand the contribution mountain men made to the plays have included trying to throw an atlatl, an arrow-like
development of the West. weapon used before the invention of the bow and arrow.
Adults and children are welcome to dress in pre-1840 Vendors from across the country bring their wares of
clothes and take part in the activities, including a fry pan old-time living, like pelts, leather crafts, hats, beads, but-
toss, a candy cannon, kids games and more. tons and gun supplies.
There will be tests of primitive skills, including shooting For more information, call (307) 789-6885.
E V E N TS
E CEILI AT THE
mbark on an adventure into Celtic culture — its art, crafts, danc-
ing and music, tales of undefeated warriors, magic and fairy
tales of an era long ago. The 2019 Ceili at the Roundhouse is set
for March 22-23. It will take place from 3 p.m.-midnight on Friday and
ROUNDHOUSE
from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday. Come join the fun, two-day event March 22-23, 2019
packed with music and fun for all ages.
The event will headline some of the top artists in Celtic culture. This
Evanston
year’s festival will feature several headliners, including Teada, Socks in
the Frying Pan and Molly’s Revenge.
The festival includes traditional Celtic music, entertainment, High-
land dancing, children’s activities and educational music and dance
workshops.
It will be held in the Roundhouse and Railyards Complex in Evan-
ston. All events will be held indoors.
For more information about the festival and events, call Carolee
Bowen at (307) 679-2348 or visit www.evanstoncelticfestival.com.
O 22 ANNUAL DOLITTLE CAR SHOW

nce a year, hot rods and ND
flash rides converge on tiny
LaBarge, Wyoming, for the LaBarge
Dolittle Car Show, a laid-back event
that lives up to its name even as the
cars’ chrome shine demonstrates the
hard work behind the entries.
Every year, the show features doz-
ens of classic cars from enthusiasts in
Wyoming and surrounding states.
In addition to enjoying the classic
vehicles and socializing, "dolittlers" of all ages can keep busy and occupied visiting booths and participating in fun
activities throughout the afternoon and evening.
COUNTY FAIRS
T
here’s always fun at the fair! For many locals in our corner of the
West, the county fair is not just something you do in a day — it’s
a weeklong event.
As hectic as fair week may be, it is an adventure. The fair is about
community, friendly competition and learning. There are so many
things to do at the fair that it gives children of all abilities and skills
something they can do and be proud of.
Visitors and locals alike can take a day or an entire week and head
to the fair. You can always enjoy the variety of animals on display at
the fair, but there are also many other exhibits. Projects range from
photography to cooking, metal work to leatherwork and everything in
between.
Uinta County Fair
Evanston • July 25 – Aug. 3
The Uinta County Fair, held every August for more than 40 years,
is one of the county’s centerpiece events. It brings youth, families and
fans from all over the county, state and region to the fairgrounds in
Evanston.
This year’s fair will be held from July 25 through Aug. 3 at the Uinta
County Fairgrounds in Evanston, where there will be all-day entertain-
ment throughout the week.
Events include 4-H and FFA competitions, livestock shows and sales,
EVENTS page 44
E V E N TS
EVENTS from page 43
pig wrestling, a tractor pull, junior rodeo, ATV rodeo Rich County Fair, Randolph, Utah • August 12-17
and a variety of entertainment. The Rich County Fair, held in Randolph, Utah, will be Aug.
For more information log on to uintacountyfair.org, 12-17. Events include the traditional 4-H and FFA exhibits as
or call the Uinta County Fair office at (307) 789-4785. well as a junior rodeo, fireworks and a dance at the Randolph
Lincoln County Fair City Park.
Afton • Aug. 3-10 Fans can find Rich County Fair and Rodeo on Facebook to
Mark your calendars for the view more events.
2019 Lincoln County Fair. Tak- Find out more at www.richcountyut.org.
ing place in the first full week of
August, the fair has something
for everyone. Whether it’s quilts
or photographs, cows, pigs or
sheep, rodeos or live music,
carnival games or fair rides, the
Lincoln County Fair offers a
wide variety of fun.
The fair’s mission is “to
preserve agricultural heri-
tage, inspire youth to improve
themselves and their talents, while providing education
and entertainment for all ages. Events and activities at the
fair provide a showcase for the talents and skills of Lincoln
County residents, while offering a friendly, social atmo-
sphere for everyone.”
For more information, visit www.lincolncountyfair.info.
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E V E N TS
E EVANSTON COWBOY DAYS
vanston Cowboy Days will celebrate its 81st an-
niversary this year. Rodeo is a historic part of
Wyoming, just as breaking horses was a part of August 30-Sept. 2, 2019
the everyday life of a cowboy. The annual Cowboy Days
celebration brings a portion of the Wild West and the Evanston
life of the American cowboy front and center for the
community to enjoy. Rodeo is a reflection of Wyoming’s
past and echoes the relevance of Western history.
When it comes to the rodeo, spectators won’t be
disappointed by the PRCA rodeos. They can expect
big names and up-and-coming rodeo stars each night.
Many famous cowboys and cowgirls have participated
at Evanston. Records have been set and many have
qualified for the National Finals Rodeos.
This historic celebration hosts numerous events in
conjunction with the rodeo. A few of the highlights
include family-oriented
activities, games for the kids, zorb balls, arts
and craft booths, kids’ fish catch, miniature
bull riding, mutton bustin’ and visits from
rodeo royalty. Monday starts off with a
grand and colorful parade prior to the final
rodeo.
Evanston Cowboy Days welcomes authen-
tic cowboys, local community and visitors
to join the celebration of the “Biggest Little
Rodeo in the West,” a destination for family
fun and entertainment. Evanston Cowboys
Days is held every year the weekend of La-
bor Day. To find out more about the event,
log on to www.evanstoncowboydays.com.
EVANSTON
T
he Evanston Bluegrass Festival is an annual event that helps
support educational initiatives in the community as well as to
BLUEGRASS children living in impoverished areas around the world.
The festival will take place on Saturday, June 22, from noon-mid-
FESTIVAL night. The festival will
feature several musical
Sat., June 22 acts of varying musical
Evanston’s styles, from traditional
Historic and progressive blue-
grass to newgrass and a
Depot little rock and roll.
Square Admission at the
Historic Depot Square
costs $20 for adults and
$5 for students (chil-
dren 12 and under get
in free).
In addition to band performances, there will be music workshops,
food, beverages and artisan and kids’ booths.
For more information, visit www.bluegrassevanston.com or call
Kathy Bella at (307) 789-8011.
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held in Evanston on Saturday, Feb. 17. Kemmerer in robotics. to avoid predators or sneak up on prey.
in-depth look into what it takes to compete how reptiles hear, smell and even camouflage
matches. Read next week’s Gazette for an
Diamondville council holds meeting Jackson wins ice fishing derby

BY THERESA DAVIS
to the lot near the Rec Center, grant applica-
tions and construction would likely take a
Mark Madia
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We hope the communities

Gazette Editor
lot longer.
The Diamondville council said they
The Diamondville Town Council held
would write the letter of support, and several
their regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20,
council members said they would personally
at Diamondville Town Hall.
donate their time to help the Center move to
Gazette Reporter
Roxanne Rudy, president of the Kem-
a new location when the time came. FRIDAY,
merer Senior Center board of directors, ap- FEBRUARY
The council also discussed 6th penny 23, 2018
proached the Town of Diamondville during — BRID
tax projects. Most of the communities in GER VALL
the public comment period to ask support in EY PION
Lincoln County have proposed projects that EER —
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the Senior Center’s potential location move. PAGE A1
The Senior Center has already approached they would use the sixth penny tax revenue
to complete. The communities must submit
the City of Kemmerer and the Lincoln S E R
a resolution detailing the projects to the Lin-Feb V
County Commissioners for support with ruary 23, I N G
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tion projects to be funded by potential sixth COURTESY PHOTO / Angie Jackson ming
When asked about the timetable for the
move, Rudy said if the board chose the old penny tax revenue. Angie Jackson won big at the annual Lions Club Ice Fishing Derby on Lake Viva Naughton last
winner, and the
of the women’s biggest fish, the hourly Uinta County, site
of Rocky Mount of one
BLM building, “things would move along weekend. Jackson’s catch was the winner
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pretty quickly,” but if they chose to relocate
See COUNCIL, A10 overall biggest fish caught at the derby. Read
next week’s Gazette for a full recap of the
derby.
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E V E N TS
T EVANSTON BREWFEST
he 11th annual Evanston BrewFest is set for 1-5 p.m. on
Saturday, July 20, in beautiful historic downtown Evanston.
Many of the downtown establishments extend the celebra- July 20
tion in their own venues on Saturday evening.
The event will include microbrew sampling, live music, food and
street vendors. Utah-based band Natural Causes, featuring KUTV
news anchor Mark Koelbel on drums.
The event is hosted by the Evanston Urban Renewal Agency.
Proceeds from the event will go toward the Main Street Promo-
tions Committee future projects in the downtown district.
For more information, contact Jane Law at (307) 783-6320. Find
the Evanston BrewFest on Facebook for the latest and greatest news
and promotional details.
EVANSTON FARMERS variety of locally

grown produce and
MARKET artisan products
such as honey,
cheese, jewelry,
quilts, freshly made
pizzas, breads and
tamales.
The farmers mar-
ket also operates in
conjunction with
the Music in the Air at Depot Square event, which hosts
various musicians from around the region. This year, Mu-
B
eginning the first Thursday after the Fourth of July, sic in the Air will host performances every Thursday from
the Evanston Farmers Market commences in Historic July 11-Aug. 29 during the season. Show times typically
Depot Square and runs every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. begin around 6 p.m.
through the first Thursday in October. Please visit the Evanston Urban Renewal Agency and
The market, which was formed in combination with Good the Evanston Farmer’s Market on Facebook, visit www.
to Grow Farms and the Evanston Urban Renewal Agency/ evanstonwy.org or call Jane Law at (307) 783-6320 for
Main Street Program, started in 2013 and features a wide more information.
K EVANSTON
icking off its 27th season in 2019, the rodeo series
runs weekends through June and into July at the
Uinta County Fairgrounds. Rodeos begin at 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, beginning June 14-15. Events include RODEO
local cowboys, along with professionals who travel to Evan-
ston for the rodeos. SERIES
The Evanston Rodeo Series is the largest pro-am series in June 14-July 27
the intermountain west, drawing many rodeo stars to town,
as well as more than 400 contestants each weekend.
This year’s entertainment will focus on the audiences and
promoting the community. Nine-time PRCA Clown of the
Year Troy Lurwell, aka, “The Wild Child,” will be featured
this year. CBS reality TV star Jason Dent, known as “Whistle
Nut,” along with his partner, Olé the famous bull, will also feature the popular chicken chase for kids, who can win lots
make an appearance this year, including at the local Mur- of awards and prizes.
doch’s parking lot for a meet and greet on July 11. This year’s dates are June 14-15, June 28-30, July 12-13
The series will also feature professional rodeo announc- and July 26-27. For information about ticket prices, check
ers from across the country, as well as fireworks before and www.evanstonrodeoseries.com or call (307) 789-5511 as the
after the rodeos. The family-friendly event will continue to events approach.
E V E N TS
T
he Fort Bridger Rendezvous
on Labor Day weekend brings FORT BRIDGER
to life the era of the mountain
men trekking through the wilds of the RENDEZVOUS
Rocky Mountains to trap beaver pelts.
During this event, you will be able to
Aug. 30 –Sept. 2
rub elbows with burly mountain men,
Indian braves and their wives and
families.
This year marks the 47th anniver-
sary of the annual event. The rendez-
vous is the second largest visitor event
in the state of Wyoming, only outdone
by Cheyenne Frontier Days. Walking
through the state site, visitors feel as
if they have turned back the pages
of time as they pass buckskin-clad
mountain men, hear the steady beat,
beat, beat of the tom-toms, see the Na-
tive American dancers perform, and
see smoke wafting from the tops of the tradition. Competitors vie to be France and England. It has been
teepees and lean-tos. the best in things like knife and toma- filmed by other countries, including
The Fort Bridger Rendezvous is a hawk throwing, best shot with a black the BBC in England.
re-enactment of the annual gatherings powder gun — both men and women
of the original mountain men during — and cooking in cast iron pots.
the period between 1825 and 1840. True to providing supplies, there is
The mountain men came together to a large swath of vendors on Traders’
sell their beaver pelts and furs, and get Row. Items sold are of the pre-1840
supplies to last them through another era to complement the atmosphere
harsh winter. The Henry-Ashley Trad- and lend authenticity to the rendez-
ing Company brought the supplies vous.
to the men so they wouldn’t have to In addition, Indians dance at the
make the long, grueling trip to the post bandstand and teach some of
East. the steps to the “pilgrims,” or visi-
The rendezvous also was a time for tors who enjoy the rendezvous. The
relaxing and carousing. The mountain constant beat, beat, beat signals the
men weren’t afraid to challenge each Indians, adorned in ceremonial dress,
other to see who was the best in the are about to begin their dances.
skills they used daily to stay alive and The Fort Bridger Rendezvous has
gather their furs. had visitors from throughout the
And today’s rendezvous carries on world, from places such as Germany,
FOSSILFEST
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very year the communities of Kemmer-
er and Diamondville host Fossilfest, a
June 28-29 community event full of food, music,
games, family and friends.
Kemmerer Festival events include a family fun night,
swim party, parade, basketball tournament,
dodgeball, firehose water fights, tractor racing,
dance recitals and concert performances by
both locally- and nationally-known musicians.
Fossilfest has a little something for every-
one, young and old. For more information,
visit www.fossilfest.org.
E V E N TS
T PONY EXPRESS
he 159th anniversary Re-Ride of the National Pony Express Trail
from St. Joseph, Missouri ,to Sacramento, California, is set for late
June. Local riders will deliver the mail to Utah at the Wyoming/
Utah state line around 2 a.m on Sunday, June 16. RE-RIDE
Times can vary by as much as two hours. June 16
This re-ride will be a 10-day, 24-hour-a-day, non-stop event involving
over 500 riders and horses. The 1,966-mile route will be over the Pony Evanston
Express National Historic Trail, from Missouri through Kansas, Nebras-
ka, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada to California. It is the longest
event held annually on a historical trail in the nation, even surpassing the
famed Iditarod.
Riders will carry commemorative letters in a mochila, Pony Express
style. The cachets, honoring Pony Express history, will be available for
purchase by NPEA members, historians, and philatelists.
The envelopes will show they were carried by the Pony Express, and the first class postage will have a special US Postal
service cancellation. Only the number of letters purchased will be carried. Anyone wishing to see the Pony Express riders
should be aware that they may be anywhere from two hours ahead to two hours behind schedule.
Riders must be at least 14 years old and provide their own pony or horse to ride.
Most riders carry the mail a distance of two miles. Because of all the fences, the Uinta County route is on dirt roads or
beside highways. Spectators are always thrilled to see a pony rider galloping along beside the highway.
For more details, visit www.xphomestation.com or call Ron Atkinson at (307) 799-7846 or (307) 789-3854.
P PIONEER DAYS CELEBRATION

ioneer Days occurs annually around July
24, which marks the date Mormon Pioneers
entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Bridger Week of July 24
Valley’s Pioneer Days is boasted as the largest
celebration of this date outside the state of Utah, Lyman
where it is a state holiday known as the “Days of
’47.”
The celebration in Lyman includes a flag-raising
ceremony, triathlon, community barbecue, talent
show, ranch rodeo, junior rodeo and parade. The
parade traditionally dates back to when horse
drawn carriages and wagons were the only means
of transportation.
In addition to these activities, the committee
also sponsors a pioneer heritage display which
traces back to the community’s early heritage.
M
usicians from all over the country will take the stage
at the 25th annual Oyster Ridge Music Festival, Wyo-
ming’s largest free music festival, held in downtown
Kemmerer in historic Triangle Park.
Once a year, local residents and visitors put on their dancing
shoes, grab a lawn chair and flock to the Triangle for “the best
little fest in the Rocky Mountain West,” which was born in 1994.
With just about every musical genre represented — from
bluegrass to funk, rock to soul, the Oyster Ridge Music Festival
has something to offer every music lover. Notable past acts have
OYSTER RIDGE included Grammy-award winning band The Steeldrivers, Good

Old War, The National Parks, Royal Bliss, Ryan Shupe and the
MUSIC FESTIVAL Rubberband, and the Peasall Sisters.
For details about this summer’s concert line-up and associated
July 26-28 Kemmerer activities, visit www.oysterridgemusicfestival.com, find Oyster
Ridge Music Festival on Facebook or call 1-307-877-9093.
E V E N TS
A
WYOMING DOWNS RACETRACK fter a four-year hiatus, the horse races
at Wyoming Downs returned for one
July 6 -Aug. 18 Evanston weekend in 2013 and hosted a full
season of races in 2014-17. The races
will return to Evanston in 2019.
The races are scheduled for 1 p.m. every
Saturday and Sunday from July 6 - Aug. 18
at the Wyoming Downs Racetrack. For more
information, visit www.wyomingdowns.com
or call (307) 789-7223.
C RASPBERRY DAYS
ome join in the harvest of the delicious raspberry crop
during July and August in Rich County, Utah. Raspberry
Days is an event that brings tourists from all across the Aug. 1-3, Rich County, Utah
U.S. and the world to sample these succulent treats.
The Raspberry Days Festival celebrates the harvest of the
world famous Bear Lake raspberries. The raspberry harvest
usually starts about the third week of July and lasts three to four
weeks.
The festival is a fun-
filled three-day event with
Little Miss Berry Pageant,
a craft fair with continuous
entertainment, a parade on
the boulevard, a rodeo and
a 5K run in Laketown.
A pancake breakfast is held at Garden City Park; the event ends with fireworks on
the beach.
Raspberry Days 2019 will be held Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 1-3, in Garden City,
Utah, at the Garden City Park, located at 400 S. Bear Lake Blvd.
For more information, call (800) 448-2327 or visit the Raspberry Days website at
www.gardencityut.us/rasberrydays.html.
J
oin the fun and excitement of Evanston’s
long-running Roundhouse Festival. In
2019, the event hosted by Roundhouse
Restoration, Inc. and the Hostlers Model
Railroad Club, will celebrate its 22nd year.
Held the first weekend in August, the Round-
house Festival features a model train show,
model train vendors, roundhouse turntable
rides, a quilt and art show, food, raffles and
train rides for kids.
The festival is free to attend and is usually
held in conjunction with Evanston’s annual
Downtown Sidewalk Sale.
This year’s festival will be held Friday-Sun-
day, Aug. 2-4 at Evanston’s Historic Round-
house & Rail,yards at 1440 Main St.
EVANSTON ROUNDHOUSE For more information, please contact Mike
Murphy at (801) 394-4952 (mmurphy@q.
FESTIVAL Aug. 2-4 com), or Tammie Corderio at (801) 779-2763

(cordeirot@live.com), or Dan Heiny at (307)
789-0229.
E V E N TS
E
vanston’s The Arts, Inc. will once again entertain
area residents with its annual Concert Series.
Several of the artists participating in the series will
also be offering performances in the schools while they are
here as part of the Specialists in the Schools Project.
The Arts Inc. board members work hard all year finding
sponsors to help pay for the artists to come and have to
book artists far in advance to get them to southwest Wyo-
ming for their
tours.
THE ARTS, INC.
Remaining
2019 Concert
CONCERT SERIES
Series per- Evanston
formances
include:
• April 12: Six Appeal, 7 p.m., Davis Middle School
• April 24: The Kingston Trio, 7 p.m., Davis Middle School
For more information, call Carolee Bowen and (307) 679-2348 or visit
theartsinc.com.
T SLED DOG RACE

he International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
mushes through southwest Wyoming in late January and
early February each year.
The race was started 1996 by Frank Teasley and public
health nurse Jayne Ottman, who wanted to showcase the
beautiful state of Wyoming and make sled dog racing more acces-
sible to the general public. Hundreds of teams and thousands of
dogs have participated in the race since its inception.
The race takes off from Jackson and mushes its way through
southwest Wyoming. The unique stage stop race makes stops in
many Wyoming communities, including Kemmerer, Pinedale,
Big Piney and Lander.
With its unique stage stop format, the sled dog race has become
a popular mushing event, attracting the world’s top competitors.
Host communities greet the mushers, dogs and visiting guests
with a variety of entertaining activities. Since the teams stop each
night of the race, the event
has earned the nickname, “the
dog-friendly race.”
The race also features a
charitable aspect. Each year
the race makes contributions
to communities along the race
route to promote childhood
immunizations. And Pedigree
provides a year’s worth of
food for one dog to each ani-
mal shelter on the race route.
Anny Malo from Quebec,
Canada, won the 2019 race
with a cumulative time of 14:34:02.
For more information, visit the race website at www.wyomingstagestop.org;
contact the race via email at bark@wyomingstagestop.org or by telephone at (307)
734-1163.
CALENDAR
MARCH 1-31 APRIL 12-26 MAY 10
Wyoming Feminist Display Uinta County Library Annual Spring Book Sale Evanston Youth Club Awards Dinner
Uinta County Library, Evanston Uinta County Library, Evanston 6-8 p.m., Evanston Youth Club, 603 6th Street
.......................................................................... www.uintalibrary.org (307) 444-2582
MARCH 2 .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
Soroptimist One Billion Rising Event APRIL 13 MAY 11
10 a.m., Beeman-Cashin Building, Evanston Wyoming State Tumbling & Trampoline Meet Cinco de Mayo Festival
.......................................................................... Evanston Recreation Center (307) 789-1770 1-11 p.m., Evanston Machine Shop
MARCH 7-9 ..........................................................................
..........................................................................
Sagebrush Theatre Productions: “The Book Club” APRIL 13
MAY 11
7 p.m., Evanston Cultural Center Young Musicians Festival
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(formerly The Strand Theater) Davis Middle School, Evanston
(STARS! Production Company), Evanston
Sagebrush Theatre Facebook Page (307) 789-2178 or www.theartsinc.com
.......................................................................... 7 p.m., Evanston High School (307) 789-1770
.......................................................................... ..........................................................................
MARCH 8 APRIL 13
Evanston Women’s Conference with Brook Thornley MAY 12
The Arts, Inc., Concert Series: JigJam Mother’s Day 2-Person Scramble Golf Tournament
7 p.m., Davis Middle School, Evanston 9 a.m., Evanston High School
www.evanstonregionalhospital.com/healthywoman Purple Sage Golf Course, Evanston
(307) 679-2348 or www.theartsinc.com .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
.......................................................................... MAY 17-19
APRIL 20
MARCH 10 AFA Men’s and Coed Softball Tournament
SAFV Task Force Charity Indoor Car Show
HRC Chili Cook-off Bat-palooza
Evanston Machine Shop
South Lincoln Training & Events Center .......................................................................... Overthrust Baseball Fields, Evanston
kemmerereventscenter.com APRIL 20 (307) 789-1770
.......................................................................... Mountain View Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt ..........................................................................
MARCH 15 10 a.m., Fort Bridger State Site MAY 27
Evanston Youth Club St. Patrick’s Day Casino Night .......................................................................... Uinta County Veterans Board
7 p.m., Evanston Youth Club, 603 6th St. APRIL 20 Memorial Day BBQ
(307) 444-2582 19th Amendment Anniversary Historic Depot Square, Evanston
.......................................................................... Easter Bonnet Tea Party ..........................................................................
MARCH 15-16 2:30 p.m., Uinta Senior Center, Evanston JUNE 1
Sagebrush Theatre Productions: “The Book Club” .......................................................................... Wyoming Free Fishing Day
7 p.m., Evanston Cultural Center APRIL 24 (fishing regulations, limits,
(formerly The Strand Theater) The Arts, Inc., Concert Series: The Kingston Trio restrictions and closures still in effect)
Sagebrush Theatre Facebook Page 7 p.m., Davis Middle School, Evanston www.wgfd.wyo.gov
.......................................................................... (307) 679-2348 or www.theartsinc.com ..........................................................................
MARCH 22-23 .......................................................................... JUNE 4
Ceili at the Roundhouse Celtic Festival APRIL 27 Bear River State Park Family Movie Series
Roundhouse & Railyards Complex, Evanston Evanston Small Business Network 30 minutes after sunset, Bear River State Park,
(307) 679-2348 or www.theartsinc.com Hometown Showcase Evanston (307) 789-6547
.......................................................................... Machine Shop, Evanston ..........................................................................
MARCH 23 .......................................................................... JUNE 7-9
Wyoming Cowboy Tumbling & Trampoline Meet APRIL 27 Strike Out Cancer Softball Tournament
Evanston Recreation Center (307) 789-1770 Bridger Valley Health Fair Overthrust Ballfields, Evanston (307) 761-1381
.......................................................................... 8-11 a.m., Mountain View High School ..........................................................................
MARCH 30 .......................................................................... JUNE 8
Community Health Fair MAY 1 Kids Fishing Day
South Lincoln Event Center, Kemmerer Community Baby Shower 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bear River Ice Ponds, Evanston
kemmerereventscenter.com 3-6 p.m., Evanston Roundhouse (307) 789-1770
.......................................................................... .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
APRIL 6 MAY 3 JUNE 8
Spring Craft Fair The Arts, Inc., Concert Series: 37th Annual Renewal Ball
South Lincoln Event Center, Kemmerer Ventriloquist Kevin Johnson 5:30 p.m., Evanston Machine Shop
kemmerereventscenter.com 7 p.m., Davis Middle School, Evanston (307) 783-6320
.......................................................................... (307) 679-2348 or www.theartsinc.com ..........................................................................
APRIL 12 .......................................................................... JUNE 14-15
The Arts, Inc., Concert Series: Six Appeal MAY 6 Evanston Rodeo Series
7 p.m., Davis Middle School, Evanston Evanston Soroptimist Lunafest Movie Night Uinta County Fairgrounds, Evanston
(307) 679-2348 or www.theartsinc.com 6 p.m., Aspen Cinemas, Evanston www.evanstonrodeoseries.com
.......................................................................... .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
APRIL 12 MAY 9 JUNE 15
Family Fun Night Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet Evanston Rotary Bear-ly Spring Golf Tournament
Evanston Recreation Center (307) 789-1770 Evanston (307) 783-0370 Purple Sage Golf Course, Evanston
CALENDAR
JUNE 15 JULY 1-4 July 12-13
Home Run for a Cure Coed Softball Tournament Woodruff Homecoming Celebration Evanston Rodeo Series
Overthrust Baseball Fields, Evanston Woodruff, Utah (435) 793-4201 or Woodruff Uinta County Fairgrounds, Evanston
(307) 789-1770 Homecoming Celebration page on Facebook www.evanstonrodeoseries.com
.......................................................................... .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
JUNE 15 JULY 2 July 13
19th Amendment 100th Anniversary Bear River State Park Family Movie Series Horse Pulls
Suffragette Parade 30 minutes after sunset, Bear River State Park, Lyman Rodeo Arena
1 p.m., Evanston Main Street ..........................................................................
Evanston (307) 789-6547
.......................................................................... .......................................................................... July 15-19
JUNE 16 JULY 3 MAT Camp
Father’s Day 2-Person Scramble Golf Tournament Davis Middle School, Evanston
Treaty of 1868 Reenactment
Purple Sage Golf Course, Evanston (307) 679-2348 or www.theartsinc.com
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort Bridger State Site ..........................................................................
.......................................................................... ..........................................................................
JUNE 16 July 15
JULY 4
Pony Express Re-ride 19th Amendment Anniversary Margaret Sanger
Fourth of July Big Hole Golf Tournament
2 a.m., Wyoming/Utah line (time approximate) Film, 6:30 p.m., Strand Theater, Evanston
Purple Sage Golf Course, Evanston ..........................................................................
Nationalponyexpress.org/annual-re-ride ..........................................................................
.......................................................................... July 16
JUNE 18 JULY 4 Bear River State Park Family Movie Series
Bear River State Park Family Movie Series Evanston Regional Hospital Fun Run and Walk 30 minutes after sunset, Bear River State Park,
30 minutes after sunset, Bear River State Park, Bear Paw Trailhead (307) 789-1770 Evanston (307) 789-6547
Evanston (307) 789-6547 .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
.......................................................................... JULY 4 July 20
JUNE 19 Fresh Air Freedom and Fun Festival 11th Annual Evanston Brewfest
Evanston Safe Kids Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hamblin Park, Evanston 1-5 p.m., Historic Depot Square, Evanston
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hamblin Park (307) 789-9203 Dusk, City Fireworks (307) 789-1770 (307) 783-6320
.......................................................................... .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
JUNE 20-22 JULY 4 July 20
Evanston Summer Slam Youth Bridger Valley July 4 Celebration Evanston Car Show
Baseball Tournament Fort Bridger State Site 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Downtown Evanston
Overthrust Baseball Fields (307) 789-1770 .......................................................................... (307) 679-2707
.......................................................................... JULY 4 ..........................................................................
JUNE 22 Circus in the Park July 20
Evanston Bluegrass Festival Mountain View Bridger Valley Pioneer Days Celebration
Noon-10 p.m. Historic Depot Square, Evanston .......................................................................... Town of Lyman
.......................................................................... JULY 4 ..........................................................................
JUNE 22 Lyman 4th of July Celebration July 25-Aug. 3
Evanston Cowboy Days Spring Fling Heritage Park Uinta County Fair
5 p.m., Machine Shop, Evanston (307) 679-8019 .......................................................................... Uinta County Fairgrounds, Evanston
or www.evanstoncowboydays.com July 6-Aug. 18 (every Saturday and Sunday) (307) 789-4785 or www.uintacountyfair.org
.......................................................................... Wyoming Downs Horse Racing ..........................................................................
JUNE 22-23 1 p.m., Wyoming Downs racetrack, Evanston July 26-27
(307) 789-7223 or www.wyomingdowns.com Evanston Rodeo Series
Purple Sage Golf Course Golf Club Member/Guest Uinta County Fairgrounds, Evanston
Tournament ..........................................................................
JULY 6 www.evanstonrodeoseries.com
Purple Sage Golf Course, Evanston ..........................................................................
.......................................................................... Youth and Little Buckaroo Rodeo
July 26-28
JUNE 28-29 Kemmerer Rodeo Arena, Kemmerer
Oyster Ridge Music Festival
Evanston Rodeo Series (307) 723-1044
.......................................................................... Triangle Park, Kemmerer 1-307-877-9093
Uinta County Fairgrounds, Evanston www.oysterridgemusicfestival.com
www.evanstonrodeoseries.com JULY 10 ..........................................................................
.......................................................................... Bridger Valley Safe Kids Fair July 27
JUNE 28-29 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mountain View Town Park Nite Golf 2-Person Scramble Golf Tournament
University of Wyoming Cowboy Joe Auction & Golf ..........................................................................
Purple Sage Golf Course, Evanston
Tournament July 11-Oct. 3 (Thursdays) ..........................................................................
Auction Friday, Location TBA Farmers Market AUGUST 1-3
Golf Tournament Saturday, Purple Sage Golf Course 3-7 p.m., Historic Depot Square, Evanston Raspberry Days
(307) 789-1362 (307) 679-1447 or (307) 679-1278 Garden City, Utah (800) 448-2327
.......................................................................... .......................................................................... or www.gardencityut.us/rasberrydays.html
JUNE 28-29 July 11-Aug. 29 (Thursdays) ..........................................................................
Fossilfest Music in the Air at Depot Square AUGUST 2-3
8 a.m. – 9 p.m., downtown Kemmerer 6 p.m., Historic Depot Square, Evanston Annual Sidewalk Sales
www.fossilfest.org (307) 783-6320 Downtown Evanston (307) 783-6320
AUGUST 2-4
CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 2 TBA
22nd Annual Roundhouse Festival Rotary Pancake Breakfast Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Roundhouse & Railyards Complex, Evanston 8-11 a.m., Depot Square, Evanston 6:30-9 p.m., Fort Bridger State Site
(307) 783-6320 .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
.......................................................................... SEPTEMBER 7 NOVEMBER 2
AUGUST 3 Demolition Derby Holiday Magic Boutique
24th Evanston Car Cruise Uinta County Fairgrounds, Evanston (307) 789-3013 South Lincoln Event Center, Kemmerer
Hamblin Park, Evanston (307) 679-6258 .......................................................................... kemmerereventscenter.com
or www.evanstoncarcruise.org SEPTEMBER 8 ..........................................................................
.......................................................................... Grandparents 2-Person Scramble Golf Tournament NOVEMBER 11
AUGUST 3-10 Purple Sage Golf Course, Evanston Uinta County Veterans Board
Lincoln County Fair ..........................................................................
Veterans Day Dinner
Fairgrounds, Afton, www.lincolncountyfair.info SEPTEMBER 14
Jason Crompton Memorial 5K Evanston Machine Shop
.......................................................................... ..........................................................................
AUGUST 6 Bear Paw Trailhead, Evanston (307) 789-1770
.......................................................................... NOVEMBER 15
Bear River State Park Family Movie Series Evanston Youth Club Casino Night
30 minutes after sunset, Bear River State Park, SEPTEMBER 14
Memorial Tree Grove Dedication 7 p.m., Evanston Youth Club, 603 6th Street
Evanston (307) 789-6547 (307) 444-2582
.......................................................................... Bear River Greenway, Evanston (307) 789-1770
.......................................................................... ..........................................................................
AUGUST 12-17 NOVEMBER 23
SEPTEMBER 18
Rich County Fair, Santa’s Workshop
DARE Concert
Rich County, Utah Evanston High School, Evanston (307) 783-1037 Roundhouse & Railyards Complex, Evanston
.......................................................................... .......................................................................... (307) 783-0370
AUGUST 16 SEPTEMBER 28
Main Street Amazing Race ..........................................................................
Evanston Health Fair 8 a.m.-12 p.m., NOVEMBER 29
5-8 p.m., Downtown Evanston Evanston Recreation Center (307) 783-8348
Main Street Amazing Race (Facebook page) Tree Lighting Festival
.......................................................................... Mountain View Town Park
.......................................................................... SEPTEMBER 28
AUGUST 16-17 ..........................................................................
Bike Your Park, Fort Bridger State Site NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 1
Annual Freedom Festival ..........................................................................
Mountain View Town Park OCTOBER 12 Bridger Valley Christmas Festival
.......................................................................... Hunters Par 3 Golf Tournament Lyman High School
AUGUST 16-18 Purple Sage Golf Course, Evanston (contact Town Hall, 307-787-6595)
VFW Men’s, Women’s and Coed Softball .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
Tournament, Overthrust Baseball Fields, Evanston OCTOBER 17 DECEMBER 5
.......................................................................... Hunters Widows Night Downtown Open House and Parade of Lights
AUGUST 17 5-8 p.m., Downtown Evanston (307) 783-6320 5-8 p.m., downtown Evanston
DoLittle Car Show, LaBarge .......................................................................... Main Street Promotions-Evanston Wyoming
.......................................................................... OCTOBER 17-19 (Facebook page)
AUGUST 20 Sagebrush Theatre Productions: “Deer Camp” ..........................................................................
Bear River State Park Family Movie Series 7 p.m., Evanston Cultural Center (formerly The DECEMBER 6
30 minutes after sunset, Bear River State Park, Strand Theater) Sagebrush Theatre Facebook Page Festival for Families
Evanston (307) 789-6547 .......................................................................... 6 p.m., Evanston Roundhouse
.......................................................................... OCTOBER 19
AUGUST 23-25 (307) 783-0370
Halloween Scramble Golf Tournament ..........................................................................
Bear River Rendezvous Purple Sage Golf Course, Evanston
Bear River State Park, Evanston (307) 789-6885 .......................................................................... DECEMBER 7
.......................................................................... OCTOBER 23 Jingle Bell Jaunt 5K
AUGUST 24 Disability: IN Awards Luncheon Downtown Evanston
Airport Day Noon, Machine Shop, Evanston (307) 783-6302 (307) 783-6320
7 a.m.-1 p.m. (tentative), Evanston Airport, Evan- .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
ston, Evanston Aviation (Facebook page) OCTOBER 24 DECEMBER 13
.......................................................................... Disability: IN Awards Luncheon North Pole Carnival
AUGUST 30-Sept. 2 Noon, Bridger Valley (307) 783-6302 6 p.m., Evanston Youth Club, 603 6th St.
Fort Bridger Mountain Man Rendezvous .......................................................................... (307) 444-2582
Fort Bridger (307) 782-3842 or (435) 213-5133 OCTOBER 24-25 ..........................................................................
.......................................................................... Sagebrush Theatre Productions: “Deer Camp” DECEMBER 15
AUGUST 30-Sept. 2 7 p.m., Evanston Cultural Center (formerly The Victorian Christmas at the Fort
Evanston Cowboy Days, Strand Theater) Sagebrush Theatre Facebook Page Fort Bridger State Site
Uinta County Fairgrounds (except for Monday .......................................................................... ..........................................................................
parade on Front Street), OCTOBER 25 DECEMBER 31
Evanston (307) 679-8019 or Halloween Adventures, Bear River State Park Chamber of Commerce New Year’s Eve Winter Gala
www.evanstoncowboydays.com Visitor Center, Evanston (307) 789-1770 Evanston Roundhouse
Fossil Basin Mineralogical Society

is hosting the
South Lincoln County

Gem and Mineral Show
during Oyster Ridge Music Festival
July 26, 27, 28, 2019
at the South Lincoln County
Training and Events Center
Kemmerer, Wyoming
If anyone wants to be a vendor they can call
Don Stuart at 505-427-7146
or Ellen Potter at 702-239-6001
or Sue Giorgis at 307-727-7079.
The event will be open on Friday and Saturday
from 9am to 8pm and Sunday 10am to 4 pm.
Cost $2.00 per person or $5.00 per family.
Vendors, food, silent auctions and door prizes.
Seize
the Days
• Complimentary Daybreak Breakfast
with Cheddar Cheese Omelets & Waffles
• Indoor Heated Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
• 48” Flatscreen TVs with 100+ HD Channels
• Free Wifi • Business Center • Fitness Center
• All rooms include refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker,
hair dryer, iron and ironing board, alarm clock radio
• RV & Truck Parking • Adjacent to Restaurant and Lounge
• Nonsmoking Rooms Available • Jacuzzi / Hot Tub Suite
• Meeting Rooms with Capacity (150 People)
• Guest Laundry • Pet Friendly • Right off Interstate 80
1983 Harrison Drive I-80 Exit 3 Evanston, Wyoming 82930

(307) 789-0783 • FAX (307) 789-3353
FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 1-800-329-7466

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