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Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What’s Up This Weekend in Wyoming!” For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events⁠

 The Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance (BRORA) is a dynamic, non-profit organization promoting, developing and maintaining outdoor recreation opportunities in Evanston and Southwest Wyoming. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with BRORA board member, Jason Banks, about the group, their yurt rental program and Winter recreation opportunities in SW Wyoming.

For more information about The Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance: https://brorayurts.org/

Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What’s Up This Weekend in Wyoming!”

For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events⁠

Family Pheasant Hunt Day is a chance for families to enjoy bird hunting at Fort Phil Kearny State Historic site. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with Game and Fish Department Regional Access Coordinator, Troy Tobiasson, about the cooperation between State Parks and Game and Fish in making the event possible. Bruce then hits the trail to talk with participants at the 2024 hunt.  

Our guest this week is Dave Glenn, Director of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Dave chats about the agency he heads, as well as how the Department is facilitating responsible, community-based growth of outdoor recreation in Wyoming.

Start the new year right…with a First Day Hike! Eighteen State Parks and Historic Sites will be hosting First Day Hikes on January 1 and these events are a great way to jump-start outdoor recreation in 2025.

For more information about First Day Hikes 2025: wyorec.info/events

It’s no secret- ice can be slick! In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce provides some ways to avoid injury on icy trails and lakes.

Marcus Dufort returns to the podcast to tell us how the Ski Patrol helps to keep skiers safe on the slopes… and provides some simple advice for those new to the sport of downhill skiing.

Avalanches can pose a danger to skiers, snowmobilers and anyone traveling in the Winter landscape. In this episode, Marcus Dufort stops by to discuss how you can reduce the threat of death or serious injury from these forces of Nature.

Professional ice climber, Aaron Mulkey, joins Pathfinder Bruce to discuss the allure of ice climbing and the upcoming Wyoming Ice Festival.

For more information about the Wyoming Ice Festival: https://wyoicefest.com/

Nordic skiing is a great way to move across the Winter landscape. In this episode, Nick Flores, from Black Mountain Nordic, provides advice for getting started in the sport.

Traveling to and from your favorite recreation spots can be challenging in the Winter and requires a little extra preparation. In this episode, get some handy tips to build your own Winter survival kit for your vehicle.

Merry Christmas! We kick-off our Winter Recreation Week as hear why some people think Winter is the best season of the year!

In this episode, we continue our discussion with noted author and outdoorsman, Wells Jones, as we tackle the nuts and bolts of adventure. What makes an outdoor experience an adventure? Is it necessary to engage in extreme outdoor sports to experience adventure?

 For more information about Wells Jones and A Line in the Sand: https://www.audible.com/author/Wells-Jones/B0CZ4MH22W

What makes an outing an adventure? In this episode, we chat with noted author and adventurer, Wells Jones, about his world-wide quest for adventure and the impetus for his new book, A Line in the Sand.  

For more information about Wells Jones and A Line in the Sand: https://www.audible.com/author/Wells-Jones/B0CZ4MH22W

Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives bring together local community members, stakeholders, federal agencies, and state agencies to support sustainable outdoor recreation growth. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce and Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Sherry Joslyn, discuss the “nuts and bolts” of collaboratives and how their work improves Outdoor Recreation opportunities for all.

For more Information about Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives:

https://wyooutdoorrecreation.wyo.gov/index.php/outdoor-recreation-collaboratives/collaboratives

Wild Turkey will be gracing the Thanksgiving table in many Wyoming households this year. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce explains how the turkey became a game bird in Wyoming, provides cooking tips, and answers the burning question “Why is a game bird native to North America named after a country in Eastern Europe?

With blue-ribbon fishing, hiking, biking, water sports, skiing and snowshoeing, Casper offers   surprising opportunities to get outside and enjoy the best of Wyoming’s great outdoors. In this episode, Pathfinders Bruce and Linda chat about the adventures awaiting you in the Casper area.  

The City of Newcastle, in cooperation with Bent Sprockets, is constructing a bike park within the community. In October, Bent Sprockets held a community workday…giving residents a chance to put-in the sweat equity needed to bring the project to fruition.  In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with folks “digging trail.”  

Solvitur Ambulando...It is solved with a walk. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce extols the virtues walking...to benefit your body and to clear your mind.

Some things seem spooky at the time but, upon a little reflection, are not so spooky after all. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce scores true outdoor stories on "The Creepy Scale" This is a fun look at creepy stuff...with a surprise ending!

Who…or what, was opening the woman’s tent during the night? And will she ever feel safe camping in the wilderness again?   A true “Spooky Tale of the Out-of-Doors.”

A young couple face an adversary just as dangerous as any hardened criminal, in this true “Spooky Tale of the Out-of-Doors.”

Who was the odd young man appearing on a rural Wyoming Road? And why did he return to haunt a couple with his wild tale? Another true “Spooky Tale of the Out-of-Doors.”

Our 2024 “Spooky Tales of the Out-of-Doors Series” kicks-off with a strange tale of a mystery ship on the North Platte River…a ship portending death!  

Poaching is a problem that degrades conservation efforts, reduces hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities, and affects all who recreate outdoors.  In this wide-ranging interview, Pathfinder Bruce discusses poaching with retired British Columbian Fisheries Officer, Randy Nelson.  The pair discuss the impetus behind violation of conservation laws and consider how the public can help stem the tide of poaching.

Want to help stop poaching in Wyoming?

Call: 1-877-WGFD-TIP (1-877-943-3847). Out-of-state callers can call 1-307-777-4330. Tips can also be submitted by texting the keyword WGFD to 847-411. 

This year’s Bearlodge Classic mountain bike race was held in mid-September near Sundance. Join Pathfinder Bruce as he chats with folks at the starting line.

For more information about the Sundance Chain Gang Mountain Bike Association visit: https://www.scgmba.org/

Wyoming’s outdoor opportunities are as varied as the folks who enjoy them. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce travels from the Bighorns to the Alps, posing the question, “Why Wyoming?”

Get the inside scope on prospects for the upcoming hunting season as Pathfinder Bruce chats with Sheridan Region Wildlife Management Coordinator, Tim Thomas.  

The 3rd Annual Kemmerer Outdoor Discovery Day was held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 and featured fun, hands-on activities to learn about the Bridger-Teton Forest, Leave No Trace, and responsible recreation principles. Join Pathfinder Bruce in this episode, as he chats with folks at the event.

For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events⁠

In August, the Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative hosted a community float on an eleven mile section of the proposed Bighorn River Blueway Trail - from Basin Wyoming to Greybull City Park.  In this episode, Outdoor Recreation Outreach Coordinator, Laurel Stephens, chats with floaters as they prepared to hit the water.

For more information about outdoor recreation collaboratives:

https://wyooutdoorrecreation.wyo.gov/

Join Pathfinder Bruce in this heart-warming episode, as he passes on his love of wild places to still another generation of family members.

Ok, the Bison may be on Wyoming’s flag…but the Pronghorn may be the State’s iconic symbol…perfectly adapted to the sagebrush steppe comprising much of the land we call home.  

Wyoming is a trout fishing paradise. Whether expert fly fisher or casual angler, trout fishing is a great way to re-create yourself…in Wyoming’s great outdoors!   

You’ll find this “Tiny Tiger of the Plains” in Wyoming…and you might be surprised to find this is no timid mouse!

Discover what may be Wyoming’s cutest mammal…the Pika, as we continue WYO Wildlife Week!

Learn how to be Bear Aware and avoid bear conflicts, as you recreate in Wyoming’s great outdoors.

Sometimes feared…always respected. That is the Grizzly Bear. Learn more about Wyoming’s apex predator, in this WYO Wildlife Week episode.

They look like lumbering giants, but you don’t want to know just how fast they can run…when they are chasing you! Learn more about the Bison, as we begin our WYO Wildlife Week.

Wyoming is home to an abundance of wildlife and folks can’t seem to get enough of wild creatures! In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce hits the trail... to chat with hikers about WYO Wildlife.

In this episode, Dave Leo, owner of Hiking Buddy, chats about his hiking guide service in the Cody area. Discover the advantage of using a guide to explore unfamiliar country and gain some insight into the life of a hiking guide.

 For more information about Hiking Buddy: https://hikingbuddy307.com/

In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce visits the new Medicine Lodge Cultural Experience at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site. Bruce discovers that the Cultural Experience is no ordinary museum… as he chats with District Manager, Brooks Jordan, Superintendent, Heather Jolly and a first-time visitor to Medicine Lodge.  

For more information about Medicine Lodge:

https://wyoparks.wyo.gov/index.php/places-to-go/medicine-lodge

Nothing says "Wyoming" quite like Trout fishing. But with warmer water temperatures, catch and release anglers must take precautions to ensure the survival of fish released into the water. Learn how to help fish survive the heat in this "How to" segment.

In this episode, Sarah Hale chats with Pathfinder Bruce about hiking opportunities in Star Valley. Gorgeous mountain scenery, abundant wildlife and fantastic fishing streams make the Star Valley an outdoor wonderland!  

Whiskey Goats is not only an outdoor company, but also a group dedicated to connecting folks to outdoor adventure in southwest Wyoming! In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce Scigliano chats with Jessica Evans about the organization and all Sweetwater County has to offer.  

For more information about Whiskey Goats:

https://www.facebook.com/WGoutdoorco/

In this episode, Interpretive Ranger, Angelina Stancampiano, discusses exciting initiatives to increase accessibility in Wyoming State Parks…to benefit everyone.  

For more information about ASL programing:

https://windriver.org/event/american-sign-language-programming/

Stunning scenery, endless outdoor recreation possibilities and excellent dining options await visitors to Southwest Wyoming. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism Executive Director, Janissa Meredith, about all the exciting opportunities in the high desert and Flaming Gorge country.   

For more information:

https://www.explorewy.com/

Sandboarding is a blend of surfing and snowboarding, and Southwest Wyoming’s Killpecker Sand Dunes is the State’s premier sandboarding location. In this episode, Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism Executive Director, Jenissa Meredith, provides helpful hints on how to get you started on a sandboard. Pathfinder Bruce, always eager to try something new, straps on a board for a virtual trip down a 120-foot dune.  

For more information about Killpecker Sand Dunes:

https://travelwyoming.com/article/a-guide-to-the-killpecker-sand-dunes-in-wyoming/

Pathfinder Bruce hit the trail in May to explore the Grey’s River country. Along the way, he visited a Game and Fish Department patrol cabin and chatted with game warden James Hobbs. Bruce accompanied James as the warden went on patrol... checking a bear hunter and stopping to visit with a hiker preparing to explore one of the many trails in the area.

For more information about the Greys: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/btnf/recarea/?recid=77364

For fishing information on the Greys:

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Fishing-and-Boating/Instream-Flow-XStream-Angler/Instream-Flow-Map/Greys-River---Segment-No.-1

Interpretive Ranger, Katie Singleton, has planned a full schedule of hikes, events and outdoor recreation opportunities at Keyhole State Park, Fort Phil Kearny and Trail End State Historic Site. Discover the adventures awaiting you in Northeast Wyoming, as Katie chats with Pathfinder Bruce in this episode.

For information regarding upcoming events: https://wyoparks.wyo.gov/index.php/news-events/events