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What
is there to do in Casper
besides running in a marathon? Lots! Here are a few highlights and links to
other websites for further information.
For
outdoor pursuits in/near Casper we recommend: Casper Mountain, Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, Garden Creek
Falls
and Alcova Lake to name just a few.
Why
reinvent the wheel? The Casper Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has a very comprehensive website
about Casper.
We highly recommend our out of town participants visit their website to learn
more about Casper.
They also offer a toll free phone number: (800) 852-1889 within the U.S.
Email Visitors
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Casper Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Casper Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau
992 North Poplar
Casper, Wyoming
82601
email:
Visitors
website: Casper Wyoming Information
Toll
Free (800) 852-1889 within the U.S.
Local
(307) 234-5362
Fax:
(307) 261-9928
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Casper
Mountain
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A
visit to Casper would not be complete without
a trip to Casper
Mountain. Less than
thirty minutes from downtown is Casper
Mountain. Some
activities to do here:
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Picnicking
(Beartrap Meadow)
Hiking
Mountain biking
(rentals available at Elkhorn
Cafe)
Wildlife viewing
Overnight
camping/tenting
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Edness
Kimball Wilkins (EKW) State Park
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EKW
is located six miles east of Casper along the
banks of the North Platte River. Some
activities to do here:
Hiking/Walking/Running
Fishing (River)
Biking
Swimming (Pond)
Canoeing (Pond)
Wildlife viewing
Picnicking (Barbecue
Grills)
Entrance
fee: $2 for resident vehicle, $3 nonresident vehicle
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Garden Creek
Falls / Bridle Trail
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Garden Creek
Falls is located six miles south of Casper heading up Casper Mountain
road. The falls are just minutes from the parking area. The Bridle Trail is a
4.5 mile dirt trail which can be accessed also from the parking lot. Some
activities to do here:
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Hiking/Walking/Running
Picnicking (grills
& fire pits)
Mountain Biking
Bridle Trail (Advanced only)
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Alcova Lake
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Alcova Lake
is located 30 miles southwest of Casper
on Hwy 220. Some activities to do here:
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Boating/Sailing/Jet
ski
Fishing
Swimming
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Alcova
Lakeside Marina, (307) 472-6666, Rentals available.
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Historical
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Following
the North Platte River through Casper
was the Oregon/Mormon Pioneer/California/Pony Express Trails. Visit the new National Historic Trails
Interpretive Center
to learn all about this history.
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Museums
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Casper has many wonderful museums to
offer. Pick from the stars/planets, historical, art, geological/dinosaurs, or
wildlife.
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Misc
Pursuits & Info
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Casper Restaurant Guide
Casper Star Tribune, Newspaper
Casper Journal, Newspaper
Casper College
Casper Area Chamber of Commerce, 307-234-5311
City of Casper
Online
Casper Ghosts ,
Semi Professional Baseball
Wyoming Cavalry, Indoor Football
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Other Wyoming Tourism Interests (Outside Casper)
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Wyoming Tourism
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teton National Park
Devils Tower
National Monument
Fishing Opportunities, BLM
University of Wyoming
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