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09/04/2026

Stay safe this Labor Day weekend! 🌅

As we head out to lakes and reservoirs, remember to wear a life jacket, boat responsibly, and watch for harmful cyanobacterial blooms (HCBs).

If you are exposed to a potential bloom, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, the Wyoming Department of Health, and the Wyoming Livestock Board recommend:

🚫 Do not swim in or come into contact with green water, floating scums or clumps.
🚫 Do not ingest water from a bloom; boiling, filters, and other treatments will not make the water safe.
🎣 Rinse fish with clean water and eat only the fillet portion.
💧 Avoid water spray from a bloom.
🐾 Do not allow pets or livestock to drink water, eat bloom material, or lick their fur after contact.

If contact occurs, rinse with clean water immediately and contact a doctor or veterinarian if symptoms develop.

Learn more, view the live advisory map, or report a suspected bloom at WyoHCBS.org.

09/03/2026

Update 9.3.2026:
Admission is $5 per person | FREE for kids 11 & under only

Step back into the fur trade era at the 53rd Annual Fort Bridger Mountain Man Rendezvous! 🏕️🦫

Experience one of the largest mountain man gatherings in the nation! Bring the whole family for a weekend of contests, demonstrations, kids' games, and food vendors—then head over to Primitive Traders Row to shop authentic, homemade historical goods.

🗓️ September 4–7, 2026
🕗 Gates open daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 Fort Bridger State Historic Site

🎟️ Admission: $5 per person (Ages 12+) | FREE for kids 11 & under
View the schedule at Bit.ly/FortBridger2026

Applications for camping registration have passed; spectating is welcome! To learn more, please contact the Fort Bridger Rendezvous Association.

Events are subject to change.

09/02/2026

Chase the golden days of the season with us! ☀️🍂

From Wyoming State Archaeology Month celebrations to fall color walks and community programs, there’s something happening at a site near you all September long.

Come explore, learn, and make lasting memories this fall.

Events are subject to change; please contact the individual site for details.

Curt Gowdy State Park, Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, Guernsey State Park, Glendo State Park, Fort Bridger State Historic Site, Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site, Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion, Hot Springs State Park, Keyhole State Park, Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site, Sinks Canyon State Park, South Pass City State Historic Site, Trail End State Historic Site, Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site.

09/01/2026

There are 24 different ways to celebrate this September with your Wyoming State Parks, the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Wyoming State Trails.🪏🥾🌲

We are waiving our day-use and entrance fees for state parks and historic sites on Saturday, September 26, for the largest single-day volunteer effort for America's public lands. NPLD brings together individuals, families, and communities to help restore, improve, and enjoy our country's treasured outdoor spaces.

Save the date for the activities below and join us as we beautify and celebrate our public lands:

📍Bear River State Park
Month-Long
Event: Identify Noxious W**ds
@ Bear River Shelter

📍BBORC
September 19 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Event: Trail Construction
@ Rainbow Canyon Interpretive Site

📍BBORC
September 12 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Event: Salt Lick Trail Construction
@ Salt Lick Trailhead

📍Boysen State Park
September 26 from 10 a.m.
Event: W**d Pull
@ Lower Wind River Shelter

📍Buffalo Bill State Park
September 26 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Event: Plant a Tree
@ Park Headquarters
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📍CPORC
September 26 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Event: Trail Work - RSVP Required
@ Cutler Hill Parking Area

📍Curt Gowdy State Park
September 26 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Event: Birdbox Cleanout
@ Visitor Center

📍Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park
September 26 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Event: Remove Invasive Plants
@ Platte River Shelter

📍Fort Bridger State Historic Site
September 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Event: Building White Wash
@ Fort Bridger Main Parking Lot

📍Hawk Springs State Recreation Area
September 26 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Event: Hawk Springs Clean-Up
@ Dock Ramp

📍HPORC
September 26 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Event: Campsite Clean-Up
@ Esterbrook Campground

📍Hot Springs State Park
September 26 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Event: Clean-Up
@ Big Spring

📍LUORC
September 26 at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m
Event: Beaver Dam Restoration
@ Leavitt Creek

📍Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site
September 26 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event: Site Clean-Up
@ Red Barn/Office

📍MMORC
September 26 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Event: NPLD Celebration
@ American Legion Park

📍PCORC
September 26 from 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event: Fence Repair - RSVP Required
@ Oregon Basin Divisional Fence
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📍Seminoe State Park
September 26 at 10 a.m.
Event: Shoreline Clean-Up
@ North Red Hills HQ

📍Sinks Canyon State Park
September 26 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Event: Park Clean-Up
@ Visitor Center

📍SWORC
September 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Event: Roger Canyon Clean-Up - RSVP Required
@ Washington Park Otto Dahl Shelter

📍SWORC
September 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Event: Trail Maintenance - RSVP Required
@ Washington Park Otto Dahl Shelter

📍SCORC
September 12 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Event: Fence Repair
@ Rock Springs BLM Office

📍TCORC
September 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
River Clean-Up
@ Diversion Dam Access

📍WRORC
September 19 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Event: Erosion-Control Structure Building - RSVP Required
@ Strawberry Meadow, East of Atlantic City, WY

📍Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
September 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Event: Clean-Up & Exhibit Prep
@ Gift Shop

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08/28/2026

That’s a wrap for ! Pathfinder played a wonderful conclusion to the series at Hot Springs State Park last weekend. 🎶

Thank you to everyone who came out all summer long and to the talented Wyoming musicians, partners, and our staff for another successful season!

Your Wyoming State Parks, Wyoming Arts Council, and Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation were excited to bring these summer hikes and concerts to:

📍Guernsey State Park with Shawn Hess

📍Seminoe State Park with Box of Rocks

📍South Pass City State Historic Site with The Tinderwoods

📍Hot Springs State Park with Pathfinder

Let us know in the comments who you would like to see on stage and follow our pages for more upcoming opportunities across the state.

08/21/2026

Three for three on amazing crowds! Huge thank you to everyone who came out to South Pass City State Historic Site to keep the momentum going. 🎶 The Tinderwoods played into a beautiful golden evening.

Wrap up our Tunes season with us tomorrow with Pathfinder at Hot Springs State Park!

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
📍 Hot Springs State Park Pavilion
🥾 Optional Hike: 5:30 p.m.
🎶 Performance: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
ℹ️ Tunes on the Trail with Pathfinder

Don’t forget to bring a chair, water, sunscreen, and anything else you need to enjoy the evening! ☀️

This program is proudly presented in partnership with the Wyoming Arts Council, Wyoming State Parks, and the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation.

Entry into Hot Springs State Park is free. This event is subject to change. Please contact the individual site for updates.

08/14/2026

Last call! 📢
Walk the WY Oregon Trail from anywhere! 🥾

Join our FREE virtual walking challenge and track your progress through the historic route. The further you go, the more history, information, and photos you unlock about important trail destinations.

🏅 Free Registration & Medals:
Participation and finisher medals are free, but limited to the first 1,000 individuals or groups! To secure your medal, you must confirm and complete your selected route between May 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026. Call our office to find the closest location to pick up your medal: 307.777.6323.

How to Join:
Download the Pacer app.
Enter Org Code: DJ110052
Select your route!
- East Wyoming Challenge: Virtually hike from Fort Laramie to Independence Rock (154 miles).
- West Wyoming Challenge: Virtually hike from South Pass to Fort Bridger (196 miles).

The Pacer app automatically syncs with Apple Health, Apple Watch, Google Fit, Samsung Health, Fitbit, and Garmin (or you can enter steps manually). Cyclists and other athletes: There is a built-in conversion chart so your activity miles count toward the trail, too!

🔗 For detailed registration instructions, visit: Bit.ly/OregonTrailWY

Photos courtesy of the Wyoming State Archives.

08/12/2026

are we this month? 🤔🥾

We’re continuing our trek across Wyoming to see who really knows their landscapes! Who can pinpoint our exact location?

Tucked along rugged red sandstone bluffs, this reservoir was created in 1927 and established as a recreation site in the late 1930s thanks to the Civilian Conservation Corps. Today, this landmark features some of the finest Depression-era stonework in the Rocky Mountain region, including hand-built bridges, winding trails, and the iconic "Castle." It remains a beautifully preserved haven for hikers, bikers, campers, and history lovers alike.

Know where we are? Drop your guess in the comments! 👇

The first correct answer will receive a like from us! 👍

08/03/2026

Summer hasn’t set yet!🌻☀️

Discover, connect, and create lasting memories with us across the state all month long.

State park and historic site events are subject to change; please contact the individual site for details.

Bear River State Park, Boysen State Park, Buffalo Bill State Park, Camp Douglas Officers’ Club State Historic Site, Curt Gowdy State Park, Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, Guernsey State Park, Glendo State Park, Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site, Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion, Hot Springs State Park, Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site, Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site, Sinks Canyon State Park, South Pass City State Historic Site

07/31/2026

Thank you to our rangers on and every day! We honor the dedicated professionals who protect parks and people around the globe and to remember those who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.

Standing proudly on the “thin green line,” our diverse team of rangers wear many hats. They serve as first responders, guardians of our natural resources, and friendly guides who help visitors enjoy our sites safely.

We also recognize our interpretive rangers, whose storytelling and educational programs inspire the next generation of stewards–serving as another vital form of protection for the resources that make Wyoming so special.

Interested in this career? Please visit Bit.ly/WyoParksRanger for more information.

Address

2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne, WY
82002

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(307) 777-6323

Website

http://wyoparks.wyo.gov/

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