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VOLUME 4 2021 TALES & TRAILS | SHERIDAN TALES&TRAILS a guide to the icons & outlaws of Sheridan, wy Wyoming is a The world comes out west expecting to see cowboys driving testament to what horses through the streets of downtown; pronghorn butting heads on windswept bluffs; clouds encircling the towering people are capable of granite pinnacles of the Bighorn Mountains; and endless expanses of wild, open country. These are some of the fibers that if you give them have been stitched together over time to create the patchwork enough space. quilt of Sheridan’s identity, each part and parcel to the Wyoming experience. What you may not have been expecting when you came way out West was a thriving, historic downtown district, - sam morton with western allure, hospitality and good graces to spare; a vibrant art scene; bombastic craft culture; a robust festival and events calendar; and living history on every corner.

Welcome to Sheridan, the Cultural Capital of Wyoming.

44°47’48”n 106°57’32”w

Sheridan has a total area of 10.95 square miles 10.93/sq miles of land | 0.02/sq miles of water ELEVATION 3,743 feet above sea level CITY POPULATION 17,954 | COUNTY POPULATION 30,210

average sunny days per year: 208

July is the warmest | January is the coldest Record High 107°F in 2002 Record Low -41°F in 1989

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MISSOULA N REGIONAL attractions TIME AND ESTIMATED MILEAGE FROM SHERIDAN, WY BUTTE 1 BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST 35 MILES, 40 MINUTES MT Established in 1897. Elevations range from 5,000 feet along BOEMANEM 90 the sagebrush and grass-covered lowlands at the foot of the mountains, to 13,189 feet on top of Cloud Peak, the highest point BILLINGS in the Bighorns. Within the forest is the Cloud Peak Wilderness. There are 1,500 miles of trails in the forest, along with 32 90 7 THERMOPOLIE S campgrounds, Medicine Wheel, lodges, and three scenic byways. BOZEMAN RED LODGE 8 2 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK 14 SHERIDAN SUNDANCE 200 MILES, 4 HOURS 14 4 f BUFFALO The nation’s first national park was established in 1872. Nearly go CODY 1 2 90 RAPID CITY SD 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot, YELLOWSTONE 16 GILLETTE featuring its most famous geyser, Old Faithful. 3 6 5 90 JACKSON HOT SPRINGS 26 STATE PARK 3 GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK 350 MILES, 6.25 HOURS CASPER Wyoming’s second national park features the magnificent Teton Range, the valley known as Jackson Hole, the resort community of Jackson, and some of the finest wildlife viewing in the world. 25 WY DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT 80 4 165 MILES, 2.5 HOURS LARAMIE NE CHEYenNE An astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills. It is considered sacred by Northern 80 Plains Indians and indigenous people. FORT COLLINS SHERIDAN, WY 5 MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DENVER 245 MILES, 3.5 HOURS Blessed by Bighorn Mountain topography A massive sculpture featuring 60-ft.-high granite faces depicting and evenly spaced between Yellowstone SIOUXU.S. FALLSpresidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. National Park and Mount Rushmore, Sheridan is Wyoming’s Emerald City. CO THERMOPOLIS HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK 6 160 MILES, 3 HOURS Sheridan is a short drive from national The hot springs flow at a constant temperature of 135° Fahrenheit. battle sites, parks, recreation areas and Offers free bathing at the State Bath House, where temperatures monuments; home to two National are moderated to a therapeutic 104°F. The petroglyph site at Historic Sites (Medicine Wheel and the Legend Rock, some 25 miles away, is also part of the park. Sheridan Inn); and on the doorstep of one of the nation’s finest wilderness areas. 7 LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD MONUMENT 71 MILES, 65 MINUTES

Sheridan is where frontier history, OMAHA Preserves the site of the June 25-26, 1876, Battle of the Little mountain recreation and Old West charm Bighorn, near Crow Agency, MT. Serves as a memorial to those LINCOLNwho fought in the battle: George Armstrong Custer’s 7th Cavalry conspire to deliver the travel experience and a combined Lakota-Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho force. of a lifetime. Sheridan features a thriving, historic downtown district, with western 8 BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA allure, hospitality and good graces to 115 MILES, 2.25 HOURS spare; a vibrant arts scene; bombastic Established in 1966, following the construction of the Yellowtail craft culture; a robust festival and events Dam. Straddles the border between Wyoming and Montana. calendar; and living history from one About one third of the park is located on the Crow Indian Reservation. One-quarter of the Pryor Mountains Wild Horse corner of the county to the next. Range lies within the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. 4 TALES & TRAILS | SHERIDAN

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LOAL attractions DISTANCESN FROM 1 - HISTORIC DOWTOW SHERIDA SHERIDAN 2 - EDRIC PAR CASPER, WY 149 MILES ̵ w yoming ̵ CODY, WY 148 MILES 3 - SHERIDA COTY FAIRGRODS 24 YELLOWSTONE NP 204 MILES - THE HISTORIC SHERIDA I GRAND TETON NP 275 MILES 5 - TRAIL ED STATE HISTORIC SITE 7 BILLINGS, MT 130 MILES 6 - SOTH PAR ATRAL AREA RAPID CITY, SD 250 MILES 7 - MALCOLM WALLOP PAR 3 MOUNT RUSHMORE 270 MILES 8 - BLAC TOOTH PAR DENVER, CO 430 MILES 9 - SOLDIER RIDGE TRAIL SALT LAKE CITY, UT 553 MILES 10 - EATO’S RACH 11 - THE TOW OF RACHESTER 12 - THE TOW OF DAYTO 13 - BIGHOR ATIOAL FOREST 1 - SHERIDA COTY AIRPORT 15 - THE BRITO MSEM 1 16 - BIG HOR EESTRIA CETER 8 4 25 17 - THE POWDER HOR 3 10 18 - CROSS FODATIO ART GALLERY 23 5 34 19 - SHERIDA IFORMATIO CETER 35 22 2

OFF THE MAP 27 20 - MOT HOPEMICIPAL CEMETERY 26 1 21 - THE MILL I 28 30 22 - BLAC TOOTH BREWIG CO. 23 - BISO AD EL PADDOC 2 - FORT MACEIE (A MEDICAL CETER) 38 25 - MSEM AT THE BIGHORS 20 26 - THE MIT BAR 40 27 - IG’S SADDLERY AD DO IG MSEM 28 - THE WYO THEATER 29 - FORT PHIL EARY 30 - DAICI’S HORSE

31 - COMMITY OF BIG HOR OFF THE MAP 32 - COMMITY OF STORY 6 33 - STEAMBOAT POIT 21 18 3 - WHITEY COMMOS MADEL CABI 36 35 - EDRIC GOLF CORSE 14 37 36 - TOW OF CLEARMOT 37 - BOR I A BAR 38 - BIG GOOSE CREE 39 - SOLDIER CREE OFF THE MAP 15 16 17 31 32 2 0 - LITTLE GOOSE CREE

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CITY OF SHERIDAN HOTEL directory AVERAGE ONLINE AVERAGE PROPERTY NAME | Address | Website | Front Desk # WIFI PET FRIENDLY SMOKING NON FREE BREAKFAST POOL BAR/ RESTAURANT FITNESS CENTER (5.0) RATING AVERAGE SUMMER $

Mill Inn | 2161 Coffeen Ave | sheridanmillinn.com | 307.672.6401 • • • • • 4.4 $79

Quality Inn Sheridan | 1450 E Brundage Ln | choicehotels.com | 307.672.5098 • • • • 3.7 $79

Rodeway Inn Sheridan | 1704 N Main St | choicehotels.com | 307.672.2439 • • • • • 3.2 $75

Super 8 Sheridan | 2435 N Main St | wyndhamhotels.com | 307.672.9725 • • • • 2.8 $89

Super Saver Inn | 1789 N Main St | 307.672.0471 • • • 4.2 $80

RV PARKS Peter D’s RV Park | 1105 Joe St | wyomingrvpark.com | 307.673.0597 • • • 4.3 $58

Sheridan Big Horn KOA Campground | 63 Decker Rd | koa.com | 307.674.8766 • • • • 4.1 $64

Bramble RV Park | 2366 N Main St | 307.674.4902 • • 3.9 $66

BED & BREAKFAST/SPECIALTY LODGING

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SHERIDAN County HOTEL directory

PROPERTY NAME | Address | Website | Front Desk # WIFI PET FRIENDLY SMOKING NON FREE BREAKFAST POOL BAR/ RESTAURANT FITNESS CENTER CAMPING ONLINE AVERAGE (5.0) RATING AVERAGE SUMMER $

Eaton’s Ranch | 270 Eatons Ranch Rd., Wolf | eatonsranch.com | 307.655.9285 • • • • • • • 4.9 $310

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CAMPGROUNDS Lazy R Campground | 652 US-14, Ranchester | lazyrcampground.com | 888.655.9284 • • • • 4.2 $95

CATTLE DRIVES Double Rafter Ranch | 84 5 Mile Rd., Parkman | doublerafter.com | 307.655.9539 4.5 $3,400

TRAVEL AGENTS Brittain World Travel | 150 S Main St | burschtravel.com | 307. 672.2481

Latitudes Travel | 157 W Brundage St | 307.674.0656

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Bighorn National Forest Spanning over 1.1 million acres and encompassing 1,200 miles of trails, 30 campgrounds, 10 picnic areas, 6 mountain lodges, and hundreds of miles of waterways, the Bighorn National Forest offers near limitless outdoor recreation activities - from hiking and hunting to camping and snowmobiling. The Cloud Peak Wilderness, with peaks reaching over 13,000-ft in elevation, features some of the most pristine forest in the United States, and ample opportunities to hike, climb, fish and much more. Tackle legendary Park Reservoir CLOUD PEAK WILDERNESS excursions like the 60-mile Solitude Loop Trail, or go Tooth-to-Tooth as 218 miles of groomed snowmobile trails present Explore Wyoming's some of the most scenic terrain in the nation GREAT OUTDOORS you race from downtown Sheridan to one of the tallest peaks in the Bighorns. Wildlife photography opportunities abound, and many trails are easily accessed from scenic Highway 14 or 14A. Popular trails, including Hidden Hoot, Tongue River Canyon, and Soldier Ridge, are a short drive from downtown Sheridan. Trail and ATV maps are available at the Information Center and the Forest Service Office.

16 [01] THE GREAT OUTDOORS | sheridanwyoming.org TALES & TRAILS | SHERIDAN If your legs are weary, take the back roads out to the hamlet of Story, tucked into the mountains south of Sheridan; here you can visit the Story Fish Hatchery, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to observe fish and local wildlife.

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By now you've earned your appetite and your dinner; head back to Sheridan to dine in Wyoming's culinary and craft capital. You could try wild game at the cozy Cowboy Cafe, hand-tossed pies at Powder River Pizza, or fresh Bighorn catch at Wyoming Cattle & Creek.

And since there is no rest for the wild at heart, don your warm and woolies and prepare for an evening ONE DAY IN THE WILD out under the stars; the new Skylab at Fort Phil Kearny is an inspiring way to experience Rocky Mountain MORNING finest views in all of Wyoming. Here - keep your eyes peeled for elk, deer, cosmology, the history of the frontier, you'll experience a little of what racers moose, and even a bobcat or two. and the unforgettable stories of this The Bighorn Mountains have been endure during the annual Bighorn important Indian Wars Battle Site. at the center of the essential Sheridan Trail Run. Continue along Highway 14 to Burgess experience for generations. The Junction, and take Highway 14A to the mountains boast secluded canyons, Further along scenic Highway 14, up trail for Porcupine Falls; one of the miles of hiking, biking and riding trails, and into the mountains, you’ll come Bighorn’s most beautiful destinations, Experience the secret fishing holes, epic climbing lines, to Steamboat Point, one of Sheridan the falls pour out of a granite wall and so much more. County’s most recognizable natural and tumble hundreds of feet to a best of the iconic icons. If you’re fortunate enough to pool below. This is your own private Consider renting a bike, stocking up on be in Sheridan late in the spring, the swimming hole for the afternoon. backpacking or climbing gear, tying a wildflowers at Steamboat are stunning. bighorn mountains

few flies, or purchasing other outdoor The strenuous hike to the top of If you have the legs for it, continue essentials from one of our outstanding on the dirt road for a few more miles; Steamboat is short – less than a mile When you return to Sheridan, bursting outfitters. These includeSheridan – but climbs nearly 600 feet, offering you'll end at the trailhead for Bucking Bicycle Co., The Sport Stop, Rocky Mule Falls. The hike to the canyon at the seams with a hundred years’ sweeping panoramic views of the valley worth of frontier history, outdoor grit Mountain Discount Sports, the Fly below. and the falls overlook weaves through Shop of the Bighorns, and more. forests, crosses shallow streams, and and local insight, you’ll be in a fine position to share Wyoming’s tall tales, AFTERNOON reveals a side of the Bighorns often Jump start your day of outdoor unseen. historic gossip and spectacular stories with your friends and family. adventure with a breakfast at Uptown Stop for lunch at one of Sheridan Shabby (the peaches and cream French Finally, end your afternoon of County's fine mountain lodges - you'll More comfortable with a guide? toast are a local favorite), or Andi’s pass Arrowhead Lodge first; their exploration at over 10,000 feet with a Coffee, then drive out to Highway 14 visit to the historic Medicine Wheel Looking for a speciality activity, like burgers are the perfect fuel for an rock climbing, paddle boarding, or toward Dayton; the beautiful Town of adventurous appetite. Bear Lodge and – this ancient ceremonial Indian site Dayton is the gateway to the Tongue is still used today for cultural and kayaking? Contact Sheridan County Elk View Inn feature fine pies for those Travel & Tourism for information River Canyon (pictured). The canyon with a sweet tooth. All three lodges ritualistic events by the Crow and features a long in-and-out multi- Northern Cheyenne. A sunset visit is a on local guides and outfitters, sit in scenic surroundings, and offer multi-day itineraries, and more. purpose adventure trail, swimming ample opportunity for wildlife viewing surreal experience. and fishing holes, and some of the sheridanwyoming.org

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Sheridan County's outdoor industry is robust; lodges and ranches offer seasonal hunting and fishing programs, while a number of guiding and outfitting services are available.

The Sports Stop, Rocky Mountain Discount Sports, Sportsman's Warehouse, the Fly Shop of the Bighorns and a number of other local retail outlets sell sporting goods and gear. In 2019, Sheridan was fortunate to become the new home of Weatherby, the maker of the finest sporting firearms in the world. Weatherby's facility includes a showroom and museum that is open to the public. THE NATION'S FINEST HUNTING & Fishing crow reservation hunting and fishing TOP TIPS FOR HUNTING Sheridan County offers sportsmen and Wildlife licensing, regulations, AND FISHING SUCCESS women some of the best hunting and harvest limits, and seasons are set fishing in the nation. Stalkmule deer by the Wyoming Game and Fish FOLLOW ALL WY GAME AND FISH and pronghorn antelope across the Department. Hunting and fishing REGULATIONS high plains, track or licenses can be purchased at Game parkman elk mountain lion DOWNLOAD AN OFFLINE MAP APP ranchester through alpine terrain, or drop a line and Fish offices, or via participating LIKE onX HUNT dayton in a cool mountain stream as you angle local outfitting shops. Local guide and 1VISIT A FOREST SERVICE OFFICE SHERIDAN for a beautiful brown or epic rainbow outfitter services are available and FOR CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS trout - the Bighorns belong at the top offered for a variety of services such as of any outdoor enthusiast's list. hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. BOOK A FISHING EXPEDITION WITH THE FLY SHOP OF THE BIGHORNS BIGHORN story If you use the services of an outfitter, NATIONAL FOREST In addition to the wild game noted make sure they are licensed with the shell above, the Bighorns are also home to ENROLL FIRST-TIME HUNTERS IN AN state and permitted to operate in the 3EDUCATION AND SAFETY COURSE black bear, moose, white-tailed deer, Bighorn National Forest. and a variety of bird and fish species. CONSIDER HUNTING WITH A LOCAL buffalo Sheridan County is home to some GUIDE OR OUTFITTER terrific public walk-in areas. These hunting and fishing areas are identified 5 with signs, and can be located by DON'T MISS: The North Fork of the using maps found in an atlas, which is Tongue River is considered one of the worland ten sleep available at the Wyoming Game & Fish finest fly fishing destinations in the regional office and license agents. western United States.

Hunting or fishing on private land MUST SEE: The Story Fish Hatchery requires landowner permission. For offers a look at local conservation and questions, contact the WGF Regional management practices in WY. Office at 307-672-7418 or 1-800-331-9834.

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Local NUGGETS [01] THE GREAT Outdoors IT'S AN EASY DAY TRIP TO ANY OF FIVE SPECTACULAR WATERFALLS IN THE notes BIGHORNS. porcupine, bucking mule, paradise, little goose, & big goose

When fly fishing the bighorns, you can't go STEAMBOAT ROCK is a formidable hike. wrong using At 1.7 miles round trip, you can do it in less than an a purple hour! BUT, IF YOU HAVE 10-14 DAYS, THE ICONIC parawulff. 62-MILE SOLITUDE TRAIL LOOP IS A MUST. TALL TALES To beat traffic, early 20th century loggers would ride the moose is the largest the 11-mile Tongue River Tie member of the deer family. Flume down the mountain a fully grown male moose and through the Box Canyon is taller than a horse and tunnels to reach the town of can weigh over 1300 lbs. Dayton. And you thought your daily commute was a rough MOUNTAIN BIKING IS A BIG DEAL IN one. THE BIGHORNS. THE DEAD SWEDE Rumor has it this ride took just HUNDO IS AN EPIC ANNUAL EVENT 9 minutes, during which the THAT ATTRACTS COMPETITORS loggers would reach speeds of up FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. to 80 miles per hour!

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Just 30 minutes south of Sheridan you’ll find theFort Phil Kearny State Historic Site and Interpretive Center, with the Fetterman Massacre and the Wagon Box Fight in close proximity. Driving north into Montana you’ll discover the Rosebud Battlefield and the Little Bighorn National Monument, both within an hour of Sheridan.

Consider booking a custom tour with a local outfitter to truly immerse yourself in the history of these formative battles. Annual reenactments and events are presented by WYO State Parks; Fort Phil Kearny hosts a series of annual reenactments that bring the history of these engagements to life. first peoples' pow wow

ThunderMountainTours.com Crazy Horse Tours (Facebook) Experience wy's LITTLE BIGHORN historic FRONTIER sites BATTLEFIELD Sheridan County's frontier attractions James, Kid Curry, and Black Jack frontier history 2 are legion. Across the region you'll find Ketchum. Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, legendary battlefields that shaped the and other desperados met at a log cabin HISTORIC INDIAN history of the American West, as well in the Hole-in-the-Wall country which BATTLEFIELD DAY TRIP as little-known sites nestled into the has been preserved at the Old Trail FROM SHERIDAN foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. Town museum in Cody. At an elevation of over 10,000-ft, you'll CONNOR BATTLEFIELD 3 find theMedicine Wheel, while south Years before the City of Sheridan was 1 ROSEBUD HISTORIC SITE BATTLEFIELD of Sheridan, in Johnson County, you'll established, a trapper named George find the , a remote Mandel built a cabin and post office Hole-in-the-Wall LITTLE BIGHORN pass long used by the infamous Hole near the forks of Goose Creek; that 2 BATTLEFIELD in the Wall Gang and Butch Cassidy's cabin still stands today, and can be . These outlaws ran with viewed at Whitney Commons in CONNOR Wild Bunch 3 ROSEBUD BATTLEFIELD BATTLEFIELD the likes of the Logan Brothers, Jesse downtown Sheridan. 1 The arrival of the Burlington & 4 FORT PHIL KEARNY Missouri Railroad in 1892 transformed HISTORIC SITE Sheridan into the region's industrial and commercial center; both of 5 WAGON BOX MONUMENT WAGON BOX BATTLE 5 Sheridan's train depots still stand today. MONUMENT 4 Buffalo Bill Cody famously held MUST SEE: American Indian FORT PHIL KEARNY auditions for his Wild West Show on Art at the Brinton Museum. The the lawn at the Sheridan Inn; many First Peoples' Pow Wow and icons and outlaws of the Old West Dance, held on the lawn of the wandered through Sheridan in his time, Sheridan Inn every July during Historic sheridan inn and they continue to explore today. Sheridan WYO Rodeo Week.

24 [02] FRONTIER HISTORY | sheridanwyoming.org TALES & TRAILS | SHERIDAN Bill” Cody, Cody directed hotel management, and even auditioned new members for his legendary "Wild West Show" from the front porch. In 2013, Bob and Dana Townsend became the newest owners of the Inn, bringing 21st-century luxury to the 19th-century building. The Inn is now open as a hotel for overnight stays, banquet events, weddings, and tours. Each of the twenty-two rooms have been revitalized to reflect on Buffalo Bill and twenty-one other key characters in his life.

Sheridan’s VA Medical Center is located on the site of historic Fort Mackenzie. In 1899, Congress appropriated funds for a permanent garrison on this site, and by June 18 of that year a detachment of the First Cavalry had arrived. In November ONE DAY in history of 1901, the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 18th Infantry were garrisoned at Fort Mackenzie. By August of 1902, MORNING Stop at the Bozeman Trail Museum; Museum, located on the 620-acre companies G and H of the Tenth Built in 1879 by the Rock Creek Stage Quarter Circle A Ranch in the Cavalry, known as the Buffalo Sheridan’s historic heart beats with the Line, the blacksmith shop, now home community of Big Horn. The museum Soldiers, arrived. These soldiers, stories of cowboys, Indians, battle sites, offers an authentic view into the to the museum, originally satisfied ranching legends, and western outlaws. life of Bradford Brinton, a Western the needs of travelers on the nearby Prepare for a day of historic immersion gentleman and art collector who was a Bozeman Trail. embrace history with breakfast at PO News & Flagstaff patron of many of the most celebrated Cafe, a local haunt with over 100 years 19th and 20th- century Western artists. Afternoon of history, or grab something to go from and culture in the much-loved Java Moon. The Brinton Ranch House, originally The Trail End State Historic Site is a built in 1892, was expanded in 1927-28 14,000 sq.-ft. historic Flemish-revival sheridan county Less than an hour from downtown, to accommodate the Brinton’s extensive style mansion built and inhabited by near Crow Agency, Montana, is the collections of Indian artifacts, art, former Wyoming Governor and U.S. returning from fighting in Cuba and Little Bighorn Battlefield National historic documents, books and over Senator John B. Kendrick. Kendrick the Philippines, were reassigned Monument. The site memorializes 600 oils, watercolors and sketches by was a successful cattleman when he here for recuperation and retraining. the US Army's 7th Cavalry and the American artists including Audubon, commissioned the house, and he was The campus is open for tours during Lakotas and Cheyennes in one of the Borein, Gollings, Kleiber, Remington only beginning his political career; daylight hours. Please respect the Indian's last armed efforts to preserve and Russell. Lunch at the Brinton when he became governor in 1914 and privacy of patients, residents, and staff. their way of life. Bistro comes with sublime mountain a senator three years later, Trail End Buildings are closed to the public. views and an opportunity to wax became his summer home. The house Back in Sheridan County, tour other poetic about the museum's immense was added to the National Register of Evening important Indian Wars battle sites, collection. Historic Places on February 26, 1970. including Fort Phil Kearny, the Wagon Set aside a few hours for a thorough Dine on classic western fare at a Box Fight, and the Connor Battlefield. Passing back through Big Horn, take tour of the property and adjacent steakhouse, enjoy inventive cuisine The Connor Battlefield, otherwise some time to visit the community's Kendrick Park. at an atmospheric bistro, experience known as the site of the Battle of the main street, home to a number of local food truck culture, and embrace Tongue River, is located at the City historic properties, including the The Historic Sheridan Inn, Sheridan's outstanding culinary scene. Park in the Town of Ranchester. beautiful Big Horn Mercantile and constructed in 1892, was one of the first Bozeman Stable. hotels in Sheridan. Conceptualized For more on historic attractions and Your next stop is The Brinton and developed by William F. “Buffalo activities, visit sheridanwyoming.org

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Local NUGGETS [02] frontier history Fantastic displays of bulldogging, rope tricks and marksmanship were a regular occurrence at The notes Sheridan Inn at the turn of the 19th century... just another day in the life of frontier legend Buffalo Bill Cody and the Wild West Show.

during prohibition, the mint operated as a cigar company and soda shop, but also ran a popular speakeasy at the back of the house. ordering a "Sarsaparilla, neat" got you into the real action. TALL Tales Medicine Wheel Miss Kate lived and worked at • Located at 9,642 ft. elevation IF ERECTED TODAY... the Sheridan Inn for nearly KENDRICK MANSION six decades. She passed away • Estimated at 1,500 years old WOULD COST ��X THAT • 28 spokes in the wheel in 1968; her final request was OF AN AVERAGE HOUSE. to be laid to rest at the Inn. (alluding to the 28 day lunar cycle) IN SHERIDAN THAT COULD • 7 stone formations Her ashes were buried in the EASILY BE $10,000,000! wall of her third floor room. (7 sacred directions: East, South, West, North, Mother Earth, Father The self-appointed night Sky, and the Sacred Center) watchman, Miss Kate's spirit • NATIONAL Historic landmark is considered the guardian of • sacred ceremonial GROUND the Inn, and her appearance is considered a good omen for weary travelers.

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Sheridan County's museums, galleries, public art and community art centers present an intimate glimpse at the life of western artists. A playground for art enthusiasts for over a century, you're never far from an inspiring piece of local color - downtown Sheridan itself has been transformed into a sculpture garden, with amazing pieces on every block. While you're here, you can follow the gold rush on an expedition to the Bozeman Trail Museum. Enjoy world- class art and exhibits at the Brinton the brinton museum Museum, Hans Kleiber Studio, and the Museum at the Bighorns, and get lost in Wild West paraphernalia at the Don King Museum. Located in the historic Big Red Barn, the Ucross Foundation Art Gallery is an integral public component of the Foundation’s creative environment, while SAGE Community Arts displays modern marvels by local DON KING MUSEUM artists. MUSEUMS & GALLERieS

BOZEMAN TRAIL MUSEUM THE BRINTON MUSEUM THE WYO THEATER EDWARD A. WHITNEY GALLERY GALLERY ON MAIN BOZEMAN TRAIL GALLERY EXPRESSIONS ART GALLERY HANS KLEIBER STUDIO MUSEUM DON KING MUSEUM JENTEL ARTIST RESIDENCY SAGE COMMUNITY ARTS MUSEUM AT THE BIGHORNS FULMER PUBLIC LIBRARY TRAIL END STATE HISTORIC SITE UCROSS ART GALLERY THE WYO THEATER ucross foundation gallery PUBLIC ART COLLECTION TRAIL END STATE HISTORIC SITE MUSEUM at THE BIGHORNS

30 [03] ARTS & CULTURE | sheridanwyoming.org TALES & TRAILS | SHERIDAN Collective, where you'll learn to craft rings, earrings, or even pet tags. Archetype's makerspace is located at The Union at Montgomery; The Union hosts workshops and classes in a variety of disciplines. SAGE Community Arts, located next door, likewise features lectures, workshops, an annual local photography gala, and much more.

Take your show on the road and visit the Ucross Art Gallery; exhibitions are evocative, insightful and beautiful. Ucross is less than 40 miles from Sheridan; pastoral beauty is the highlight of the drive.

On your way back to Sheridan, stop in Banner to visit Turned Antiques (Saturdays only, 10am-4pm), where you'll find over 10,000-sq. ft. of early one day as an artist American antiques and contemporary home furnishings.

MORNING Stop by the WYO Theater to pick up but it bears repeating - the Brinton tickets for tonight's show (whatever's Museum is one of the finest art Sheridan is the Cultural Capital of on the marquee is sure to please - trust institutions in all of the American art is an interactive Wyoming, and features numerous us). When the WYO Theater opened in West. You should set aside half a day to galleries, exhibits, exhibitions, and art 1923 as the Lotus, newspaper headlines experience everything the Brinton has experience in the collections open to the public. Craft proclaimed it “Wyoming’s Wonder to offer. Work up an appetite while you culture and makerspaces abound - Picture Palace!” The theater remains explore the new walking trails, or head MODERN west there's plenty of opportunity to have a one of Sheridan's hallmark attractions. on out to Ranchester to grab a bite to hand's-on experience in shaping your eat at the Wyoming Buckshot Saloon own artistic vision (and vacation). Main Street is home to a number of (yes, you want to try the elk and bison art outposts, including The Bozeman brats, and you know you deserve the EVENING Arrive early at Jackalope Ranch Trail Gallery, Main Frame, the Don onion rings). Immersing yourself in art this good can Cafe in the heart of downtown and King Museum, and SAGE Community be exhausting, but you're not through experience scratch baking at its finest, Arts. AFTERNOON or get down with some old-fashioned yet; steady yourself for an evening on American cooking at the Silver Spur Be one of the first to experience the The afternoon is all about getting your the town at Frackelton's Fine Food & Café. This should give you ample time new exhibits at the new Museum at the hands dirty. Book a class to throw some Spirits. Frack's features more beautiful to check the Community Calendar Bighorns, then take the short drive to clay on one of Red Bison Studio's local art, and excellent modern fare for art exhibits, classes, or upcoming the Town of Dayton; this picturesque pottery wheels, or exercise your inner - the tuna poke is legendary. Or fill shows. mountain town features the Hans Gollings at The Paint Post. Classes your boots with something substantial Kleiber Studio Museum, Sonja range from an hour to three or more, at Wyoming's Rib & Chop House. Take Sheridan’s self-guided Historic Caywood Studio (by appointment depending on the medium or piece Dressed to impress, head out for a Walking Tour and enjoy more than only), and Gallery On Main, featuring being made. Red Bison's Stephen night of pomp and pageantry. The 40 public art pieces and numerous a fabulous collection of local art (and Mullins has produced pieces for Surf Edward A. Whitney Gallery at the buildings listed on the National an excellent cafe). Just down the street Wyoming, the WYO Winter Rodeo, new Whitney Center for the Arts at Register of Historic Places. Maps is the Dayton Mercantile, known for each of Sheridan's breweries, and many Sheridan College is small, but exhibits are available at the Chamber of delicious sandwiches, shakes, and more local businesses. pack a punch - visit the WCA's website Commerce, Travel & Tourism Office, Wyoming curios. for information on performances in or Downtown Sheridan Association, Interactive art doesn't end there - Kinnison Hall, the exclamation point as well as the DSA website. We've mentioned the Brinton before, consider a workshop with Archetype on your day of experiential art.

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Local NUGGETS[03] ARTS & Culture 2 FEET thick 209 FEET long notes THE UCROSS FOUNDATION, 51 FEET tall like a midwife, helped these writers the Brinton Museum’s give birth to their masterpieces: rammed earth wall is the ✍ ANNIE PROULX’S largest in North America. The Shipping News ✍ Like its rammed earth ELIZABETH GILBERT’S Eat, Pray, Love cousin, the Great Wall of ✍ ADAM GUETTEL’S China, it is expected The Light in the Piazza to last at least ✍ RICKY IAN GORDON’S two millennia. The Grapes of Wrath TALL TALES Just a few of the acclaimed works that have been created in part during In 1923, Ernest Hemingway Ucross residencies. visited Big Horn, the Folly Ranch, and Spear-O-Wigwam

a local chambermaid won an mtv contest in on a trout-fishing expedition 1986. her prize? a prince concert in Sheridan. he called “squalation." It was prince's film "under the cherry moon" premiered at the famed Spear-O where in Sheridan as part of the promotion. he finished writing his classic novel “A Farewell to Arms.” Hemingway claimed his favorite two places were Wyoming and Africa. “This is a cockeyed wonderful country,

SHERIDAN'S PUBLIC ART IS AS EPIC AS IT IS ICONIC. CAN YOU FIND DA VINCI'S looks like Spain, swell people,” HORSE, BOZEMAN SCOUT, BREAKING TRAIL, FLOWER DANCING IN THE WIND, he wrote to a friend. STANDING PROUD, AND THE BOSS?

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sheridan WYO Rodeo EST. 1931

PRCA Rodeo Action

50k in Indian Relay Cash Prizes

Time for the ride of your life 10 things you didn't know about the LET's GET WYO'D sheridan wyo rodeo Folks come to Sheridan to get cozy Horse Drive, and the Brinton Leather 1. The Sheridan WYO Rodeo was not held in 1942 or 1943 due to WWII with cowboys, and there's no better Show. The Bots Sots Remount, staged way to experience the icons and at Trail End, celebrates the pomp 2. The WYO was once known as the 'Bots Sots Stampede' outlaws of Wyoming than during and pageantry of equestrian history 3. The first Crow Indian Rodeo Queen was elected by popular applause WYO Rodeo Week, Sheridan's with activities, attractions, and the premiere cultural attraction. Rodeo eponymous sale itself. 4. The first shares of SWR stock were purchased in 1931 by Doctor A. E. Adkins Week features the First Peoples' Pow Wow, Rodeo Parade, Boot Kick Off, Don King Days at the Big Horn 5. A pilot once crashed his plane into a building to entertain the WYO crowd Pancake Breakfast, street dances, Equestrian Center is a raucous Rodeo Carnival, Indian Relay Races, celebration of western life, and includes 6. The Sheridan WYO Rodeo is a week-long celebration of local culture cowboy polo, smithing, bronc riding, and four nights of epic PRCA Rodeo 7. The WYO is part of the Pro Rodeo Tour of the PRCA Circuit performances. and more. The event, hosted annually over Labor Day Weekend, brings in 8. The Kiwanis pancake breakfast began in 1975 WYO Rodeo Week takes place every cowboys and horsemen from across the July; COVID-19 forced the cancellation Rocky Mountain region. 9. The WYO was almost known as the Old West Rodeo and Frontier Jamboree of 2020's 90th edition of the WYO, but we plan to come back bigger and better One of Sheridan County's best kept 10. Sankey Pro Rodeo has been the official stock contractor since 1994 than ever in 2021, with attendance secrets is the community's deep expected to top 30,000 rodeo fans connection to polo. Sheridan County 2021 sheridan wyo rodeo through the gates of the Sheridan is home to two major polo venues at July 12 - 17, 2021 County Fairgrounds. the Flying H Polo Club and the Big Horn Equestrian Center; both located Tickets on sale March, 2021 Annual western events include the in the historic community of Big Horn. boot kick-off party at kendrick park Sheridan County Rodeo, Elks Youth Polo matches run from June through TM first peoples' pow wow, hosted by the Sheridan Inn Rodeo, Bots Sots Remount, the September, and are open to the public - four nights of carnival action at the fairgrounds Leather Crafter's Trade Show, Eaton's polo is a great chance to tailgate. merchandise available at sheridanwyorodeo.com

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If you're not a guest at a ranch, you can book a pack trip with Range Land Enterprises or Nelson Outfitters. Expeditions range from two to five days.

Belly up to the bar at The Mint, the famed former speakeasy on Main. Tip one back and take the trophy tour, explore history through photographs, and check out the thousands of brands on the wall panels.

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Head on over to King's Saddlery to witness the masters of rope making and leather crafting at work, and try tossing a rope yourself in the Don King Museum. Really, what's a visit to ONE day as a cowboy* Sheridan if you haven't bought a new hat from King's?

*OK, first thing - you need more than migratory birds as you take in the D AY 2 You could spend your afternoon one day to experience the cowboy majesty of the mountains. enjoying polo in Big Horn, or at a Plan on getting your boots dirty today. way. Plan to spend at least three days picnic at Kendrick Park; the horseshoe You're going to cowboy up for breakfast immersed in the legend and lore of If you're staying somewhere closer to competitions at Kendrick can get fierce. at Midtown Cafe on Main Street before local icons and outlaws. You'll be glad town, it's time for breakfast; swing by When you're really ready to let it fly, heading out for another day of action. you did. Bagels & Beyond and ask for whatever unleash the lumberjack you've always the cool kids are having. wanted to be at If it's late May, you're in luck; the Bighorn Mountain They say timing is everything, and for Axe for an outing you'll never forget. Eaton's Horse Drive is an annual the most authentic western experience Travel south to friendly Johnson Or book an archery class at tradition that captures the Rocky in America, visit Sheridan during County, and the Hole-in-the-Wall Mountain Discount Sports, and WYO Rodeo Week. If you can't be Outlaw Hideout (2.5 hour drive). The let your inner Robin Hood loose - here during the WYO, consider an Hole-in-the-Wall is a colorful and naturally, these are all tricks of the immersive experience like the Bots scenic red sandstone escarpment that is icons & outlaws cowboy trade here in Wyoming. Sots Remount Horse Sale, Don King rich in legends of outlaw activity from Days, or the Sheridan WYO Winter the late 1800s, most notably Butch still roam this Grab lunch at one of our fantastic Rodeo (for fans of skijoring, hot cider, Cassidy and the Wild Bunch Gang. Mexican eateries, which include Las and frosty mountain peaks). The "hole" is a gap in the Red Wall Delicias, La Herradura, El Tapatio that, legend has it, was used secretly by wild country Dos, and El Rodeo. D AY 1 outlaws to move horses and cattle from the area. Even Jesse James is reported imagination of the community. For a seminal cowboy experience, You've booked a stay at one of Sheridan to have spent time here. Contact Cowboys from Eaton's Ranch drive consider booking an evening horseback County's legendary ranches or Sheridan County Travel & Tourism for their herd in from winter grazing areas ride with a local ranch or outfitter to mountain lodges, and you wake up to directions and trail conditions. straight through town - down 5th Street see the sun go down like you've never the sound of elk bugling or roosters in front of the Sheridan Inn, across seen before. crowing. Your day as a cowboy is just Stop in the hamlet of Story on your way Main, and out toward the ranch. If beginning. Spend an hour tossing a back; the Wagon Box Inn maintains you're a guest at one of the ranches, it's Keep your eye on the community fly line into a stream, cover a bit of beautiful cabins and a spectacular time to saddle up for the pack trip of calendar for live country music ground on horseback, or photograph outdoor restaurant that specializes in a lifetime. There's nothing like riding performances at the WYO Theater, moose, elk, deer, or dozens of beautiful prime rib and steak. Hungry yet? into the Bighorns with the sun at your Trails End Concert Park, Black Tooth back and the mountains towering Brewery, and Luminous Brewhouse.

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Bob Barlow, Spear-O he needed to work on the manuscript that was slowly taking shape in his mind. In the cabin at Spear-O-Wigwam he found the combination of cool mountain air and the quiet he needed to put his thoughts to paper. Many of Hemingway’s writings feature fishing and the outdoors as central joys in his life. At Spear-O-Wigwam he could wake up in the morning, walk over to the council lodge and have a big breakfast of steak and four eggs. Those who shared the table with him said he reached for what he wanted Legends of the West without asking, and that he swore unapologetically. He then retreated to Double Rafter Cattle Drives \\ Some of brotherhood. To laugh at yourself Ernest Hemingway's Wyoming \\ his cabin to concentrate on his writing images are so deeply connected when you realize you have no earthly High in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains until afternoon. After lunch he would to a sense of place that it is nearly idea how to handle a rope, but you're at the end of a 30-mile road stands a venture out with his wife Pauline to fish impossible to consider one without going to try to sling it anyway, is to small log cabin by a rushing stream. for trout in the many mountain lakes, a the other. So it goes for the cowboy, an know what it means to see the lighter There is nothing extraordinary about pastime that afforded plenty of time for icon that is stitched like a patch onto side of life. the building or the simple furnishings inspiration to surface (copy by Gregory the fibers of Wyoming's identity. And inside: a bed, a desk, and a stone Nickerson, with assistance from Judy while the world changes swiftly, there A week on the open range has the fireplace. But for a few weeks in 1928, Slack). are those who cling to a fading way of power to awaken the fighting spirit that this humble cabin at the Spear-O- The Artists of the American West life in an effort to extol its values and lay dormant inside, and will prove that Wigwam ranch served as the writing \\ Modern mavericks walk in the virtues. To feel connected to the men you can teach an old dog new tricks. workshop for Ernest Hemingway, one footsteps of giants out here, and some and women who came before them of the giants of American literature. have made their own transcendent through their shared experiences on marks. Literary cowboys like CJ Box the mountain. EXPLORE FOR A GLIMPSE and Craig Johnson frequently host The Kerns family offer a glimpse at AT ALL OF WYOMING'S book signings at local shops - if you're the base reality of the cowboy, in all its not familiar with iconic lawmen Joe rough, brutal, beautiful glory. Saddling SHARP EDGES and Pickett and Walt Longmire, you up for a cattle drive is nothing short of should be. Buck Brannaman, the real Horse Whisperer, calls Sheridan an epic, once-in-a-lifetime experience. trent kerns, double rafter Uncompromising spirit A test of mettle, of physical toughness, County home, and frequently hosts and mental strength. To sleep under This is an unvarnished look at What was it about Spear-O-Wigwam clinics in his own backyard (when he's a canopy of stars high atop a ridge all of Wyoming's sharp edges, its and the Bighorns that attracted the not teaching his art around the world). in a remote corner of the Bighorn uncompromising spirit, and the bonds 29-year-old Hemingway? Earlier in To prime you for your first visit, check Mountains is to feel closer to nature of heritage that bind the people of this the summer he’d been a guest at the out a couple of the fantastic podcasts than ever before. To break bread with Great State to one another. nearby Folly Ranch with a friend produced by local icons, including Be a dozen would-be cattle rustlers after from Kansas City, and then spent time The Bison, from former Green Beret a long day in the saddle is to know To experience the western adventure of at the Sheridan Inn. Neither place Bert Kuntz, and Blazing Trails, from hard work, and to know the bonds a lifetime, book at doublerafter.com afforded the privacy or the solitude cowboy, hunter, and rodeo star Devan Reilly.

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Local NUGGETS[04] icons & the Dead Swede Campground is named outlaws for a swede who was unceremoniously murdered (and buried) on site. notes The Dead Swede Hundo is a 100-mile gravel bike race that challenges competitors with a grueling Bighorn Mountain course that covers some of the most spectacular terrain in Wyoming.

KOLTISKA BUTT DART PROS ARE SPECIALIZED ATHLETES THAT TRAIN YEAR-ROUND, OFTEN ROUNDING THEIR REARS AND STRENGTHENING THEIR CHEEKS IN ANTICIPATION OF THIS ANNUAL COMPETITION. WINNERS CLINCH THE BUTT DARTS WORLD CHAMPION BELT BUCKLE. Curious? Visit koltiska.com TALL Tales during wyo rodeo week, sheridan’s rough and tumble Legend holds that the Bighorn cowboy population swells by Mountain Wild and Scenic a factor of three. Trail Run's 100-mile endurance That’s LIKE 53,862 cowboy hats! race got its start when a runner was chased by an ornery moose across treacherous Bruce Burns’ Fireworks Extravaganza has terrain. Today, runners (in a variety of distances) run been lighting up starry, sparkling skies over through fields of wildflowers, the Bighorns for more than 20 years. This over streams, through Tongue July 4th spectacle is the largest of its kind in River Canyon, and down into northeast Wyoming. Dayton - all in search of glory.

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The culture of craft is as Fashion designer Jesse Smith's quintessentially Wyoming as long Western Grace has become the most days on the ranch, bucking broncs, revered outpost for bespoke women and snow-capped peaks. Sheridan is and men's clothing in all of Wyoming. home to a vast spectrum of craftsfolk, Weatherby crafts the finest hunting including world-renowned leather rifles in the world right in our own crafters, brewers, metalsmiths, backyard. Brady McLean and his speed carpenters, chefs, sculptors, painters demons at Go Fast Don't Die embody and writers – maverick artisans that the ideals of the modern west. Arin are often celebrated for their steadfast Waddell, daughter of artist Theodore belief in the relevance of craft in a Waddell, is herself a prolific creator, world where design and aesthetic are humanitarian, philanthropist, and increasingly influenced by technology, local leader who is involved in media, and instant distribution. programs combating hunger, poverty, and more. CRAFT IS KING The local food truck scene is booming, with outfits likeBonafide , WYO Thai, Wicked Smoke, Sunshine Smoothie When most folk think craft, they think Co., Hetty's Pizza, the Burger Wagon, of beer, wine, and spirits - and so it Big Horn Catering, and El Rodeo follows that Sheridan is home to three conjuring culinary wizardry daily. breweries, a distillery, a winery, and a namesake brew that was recently See what we're saying? Sheridan reintroduced to the world (thank you, County is one seriously crafty place. Sheridan Beer Co.). But Sheridan There's a good chance that when County is more than an ale tale - you walk around downtown, the we're home to culinary hotspots like hat on that guy's head, the beautiful Cottonwood Kitchen + Home, The dress that lady is wearing, and the Tasting Library and Verdello; each beer those friendly folk are drinking host engaging cooking classes and were all hand-crafted right here in BONAFIDE FOOD TRUCK regular tastings. Sheridan, Wyoming, USA.

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44 [05] CRAFT IS KING | sheridanwyoming.org TALES & TRAILS | SHERIDAN One For the Public \\ Smith Alley Brewing’s public house opened to great fanfare in January 2019. Family-friendly and focused on hand-crafted ales and clever pub grub, Smith Alley’s historic bones and beautiful outdoor seating spaces are poised to please crowds all year long.

A Spin on the Classics \\ Chef Travis Sorenson has created a restaurant that fuses West Coast sensibilities with Wyoming culinary traditions. birch is a dynamic contemporary American eatery with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients. For instance, you couldn’t possibly know that you can’t live without a Reuben spring roll until you try one, and the road to gastro bliss is paved with braised short ribs (milk-braised, bone in bison ribs, that is). Clever cocktails and scratch-made where craft is king desserts round out the experience. Fine Western Hospitality \\ The Mint Bar opened in 1907; even Prohibition, The Tooth Will Prevail \\ Black Tooth Big Horn Design’s flagship Surf you stopped in to sample a little bit enacted in 1919, couldn’t stem the flow Brewing has garnered critical acclaim Wyoming brand is known across the of western flavor and hospitality? of liquid courage, as a speakeasy was since it opened in 2010. Banners nation for its bold, singular Wyoming 1890 celebrates the life and times kept running out back until the end from national competitions hang aesthetic. of legendary horse trainer Buck of the Congressional dry spell in 1933. throughout the tap room, and you Brannaman, “Longmire” author Craig The bar was remodeled shortly after would be hard pressed to find a bar Since 1909, Sheridan Tent & Awning Johnson, bronc rider and recording its official reopening and has remained or restaurant within a hundred miles has been designing and manufacturing artist Chris LeDoux, as well as the relatively unchanged since the 1940s. that isn’t serving at least one BTB brew. canvas tents, wall tents, outfitter tents, icons of Wyoming itself, including the hunting tents and cowboy range tents. Grand Tetons, Devils Tower, and the Black Tooth has become one of the The Artist in All of Us \\ Local artists For hunting enthusiasts, glamping Flaming Gorge. largest breweries in Wyoming, growth who have found a national audience or family camping, it's hard to beat a spurred by a fundamental dedication include Sonja Caywood, Joel Ostlind, sturdy canvas tent made in the USA. to producing top-quality beer with the and David McDougall; David's bison finest possible ingredients. craft culture The Spirit of the West \\ The original portraits are available at the Painted Skull Studio. The Kings of the West \\ For a full Kolts Fine Spirits, established in 2001, is at the core of released the hand-crafted Koltiska appreciation of the American Cowboy Splatter Matters \\ Time to admit Original Liqueur, followed by KO and his craft, visit King’s Saddlery. it - there's a crafty version of you 90, each an embodiment of the spirit sheridan's identity Master leather crafters are frequently buried somewhere deep inside. Let of the American West. In early 2016 sighted in the workshop; watch them that out with an evening at the Paint Kolts Fine Sprits became the Koltiska True Brew Enlightenment \\ One put the finishing touches on a one-of-a- Post, where you'll craft a one-of-a- Distillery, and the company opened of the finest brewery secrets in the kind saddle, or a hand-crafted piece of kind masterpiece in a fun, supportive a production facility and tasting room American West, Luminous Brewhouse custom cowboy kit. environment. Oh, and it's BYOB! Red that offers old favorites, new products, is a purveyor of malty gold that has Bison Studio, Archetype, Expressions Tom Balding’s Bits and Spurs are and craft cocktails inspired by more carved out a niche as a bespoke brewer Art Gallery, Quilter Fix, the Fiber considered staple pieces of the western than 100 years of local family lore. of unique beers. The Luminous House, Gallery on Main, SAGE experience - he’s known for design taproom is always rocking with live Community Arts, the Brinton, and innovation, precision and flawless USA Grown, WYO Cellared \\ Check music and is frequently charged by many other local outposts offer classes, finish work. A visit to his showroom out the vibe at the LeDoux Saloon special event energy, and features a workshops, and opportunities to is an opportunity to glimpse beautiful & Steak Out, the official tasting dazzling array of brews, sure to please explore your craft core. pendants, buckles, and local art. room for 1890 Wines & Spirits. Have suds-o-philes and craft newbs alike.

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featuring 12 local icons

women of Sheridan, wyo Sonja Caywood December 10, 2019 marked the 150th events, retreats and must-visit historic "I think it says something about the help the kids with their homework. anniversary of women’s suffrage in destinations that commemorate the progressive and daring nature of our Having been raised in a lifestyle the Equality State, a date celebrating spirit of Wyoming as the first frontier state and the people who choose to where a woman could do anything a the sesquicentennial of the landmark for American women; these programs reside here. Wyoming is definitely man could do, there’s less of a divide territorial legislative decision. continued throughout 2020, as the a choice. It’s not always easy, we are between the sexes. Because of our United States celebrates women's very remote compared to the rest of state’s history of equality, women here In 1869, Wyoming passed the first suffrage, and have garnered further the United States, but it is a price we are inherently tough; we didn’t get the law in United States' history granting attention as we transition to 2021. are willing to pay. I can get on a plane option to faint from weakness or tight women the right to vote and the and be in a highly populated city in a corsets, nor to expect a man to defend right to hold public office, a historic Sheridan County Travel & Tourism matter of hours, but nothing compares our honor or provide for us while we milestone that came more than 50 will continue to pay tribute to the icons, to the peace and solitude of our vast did needlework at home." years before the ratification of the19th outlaws, storytellers and mavericks who state. I breathe better when I cross the Amendment to the US Constitution. make Sheridan their home (including Wyoming border, the air is cleaner, Please visit us online for these, and The Wyoming Office of Tourism designer and metalsmith Stefanie the traffic non-existent and the sky is more incredible stories of the Women marked the anniversary with activities, Wilkerson, pictured). Each month we brighter! I feel like women in our state of Sheridan, Wyo. feature an artist, innovator, pioneer are treated as equals – they had to be, or personality with ties to Sheridan since there weren’t enough men to get and roots in Wyoming. Our program ‘er done!" includes a video series, essays, podcasts, stories and more. Join us in celebrating Famed Dayton artist Sonja Caywood all the Women of Sheridan, Wyo. says "I grew up ranching, and was impressed as a child watching ranch We ask each of these exceptional women I knew drive tractors, semis, women what it means to be a woman work cattle, train horses, warm baby in Wyoming. Their answers are as calves in their homes, run power tools, remarkable as their achievements. feed bums, branding crews or hay Shelley Kinnison, creator of the Born crews, and after working beside a man kristen czaban in a Barn creative trade show, says all day, do the cooking, cleaning, and Jesse smith

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Travelers heading to Sheridan will find sensational pub grub at the likes of The Pony Grill & Bar (try the Bomber Mountain wings, made with local craft ale), and Bistro 307, which serves up incredible smokehouse classics. Breakfast is beautiful business at the 100+ year old PO News and Flagstaff Café, the cozy Jackalope Ranch Café (the boutique next door is famed for providing local artists a space to sell jewelry, fashion designs, and home goods), and the Cowboy Café, where only the adventurous dare take a stab at the elk and bison breakfast skillet. FOOD FOR THOUGHT SHERIDAN COUNTY'S Sheridan’s culinary scene is having have no business being as delicious as outposts where weary travelers CULINARY SCENE IS a moment. Out here in northern they are, like the monkey burger (1/2 would bed down on the long road Wyoming, in the heart of the great lb patty, mozzarella, bananas, spinach, between Yellowstone National state’s cattle country, you will find onions, peanut butter, served on a Park and Mount Rushmore. Since HAVING A MOMENT restaurants serving up some of the cinnamon croissant), and the French COVID-19 exposed Wyoming’s legacy And what would any self-respecting finest cuts of steak you have had in BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, of generational social distancing, the foodie town be without a bustling food your life. Staple establishments like red onion, maple mayo on homemade lodges have become rustic retreats for truck armada? Rumors persist that the Rib & Chop House carve up French toast). folks from across the nation. Indeed, there are more food wagons in our fair cowboy-quality tenderloin filets, while the ideal of Wyoming as a safe space town, per capita, than anywhere in Wyoming Cattle & Creek dishes a Down the block in the cozy hamlet during the madness of 2020 has served the US. There’s great diversity in the hickory smoked prime rib melt so of Big Horn, you’ll find theBozeman to showcase the rich culinary tradition scope of what’s for sale, with southwest savory that it should be outlawed. Stable Grillroom & Saloon, formerly of local cookeries. and Mexican inspired Bonafide (chef These, and other kitchens, have begun the Last Chance Saloon, so named Antonia Miller was named Sheridan’s working with a local startup called as it sits at the base of one of the 2019 Small Business Person of the Year), Truly Beef, owned and operated by most notorious mountain roads in WYO Thai’s classic southeast Asian Cathryn and Taylor Kerns, whose the Bighorns. The Last Chance was cuisine, and Hetty’s Pizza’s wood-fired rangeland heritage is tethered to the a beloved hideaway of author Ernest pies. Double Rafter Ranch, homesteaded in Hemingway (he called it a “clean, well-lighted place”), while today the the 1880s. All this begs a simple question. Why Bozeman Stable dishes Papa-inspired Sheridan, and why now? This artsy Yet gastro bliss in Sheridan County cocktails, and classics like the Little Welcome Market Hall little outdoor playground at the base of goes beyond the beef. Rising culinary Goose Canyon mussels. Yes, Wyoming the Bighorn Mountains is not just the stars have moved into the mountains remains landlocked (as far as we Opened in the first quarter of 2020, the finest postcard-perfect western getaway from the coasts, and their hitching know), but it is fun to imagine a clear aptly named Welcome Market Hall in the United States; it is also among posts have quickly become beloved mountain stream overflowing with transformed the historic bones of a 19th the best small towns in the nation to by the outlaws and icons of the west. mischievous oceanic mollusks. century rail depot into a gastronomic live, work, and raise a family. For the Uptown Shabby has brought a fresh, concourse that you’d expect to find burgeoning culinary kingpin, Sheridan whimsical vibe downtown, and dishes In days past, our trio of mountain in a city like Austin or Fort Collins. County is where you can have your absurdly inventive combinations that lodges – Bear Lodge, Elk View Inn, Also new to Sheridan is Mydland and Arrowhead Lodge – were remote steak, and eat it too.

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Local NUGGETS [05] craft is Sheridan's food trucks roll out king a variety of unique culinary creations. Frequently found near popular watering holes, our trucks dish foods from Mexico notes to Thailand (and all points in between).

The Mint Bar's 73 wall may not recognize. ready mounts include moose, to learn more? Belly up wolves, elk, deer, and a to the iconic bar and ask few curious creatures you to take the Mint tour.

All the queen’s horses and all the queen's TALL Tales men needed equestrian equipment. it only At the turn of the 20th century, makes sense that queen a local dentist named Dr. The craft of fly fishing - as well Elizabeth would as rod building and fly tying - William Frackelton was are bug business in Sheridan seek help from king's known to moonlight as a bare- (bug business - get it?). The saddlery... knuckle boxer. If you were on Fly Shop of the Bighorns is the the receiving end of one of leading outfitter in the region; his powerful blows, chances Quill Gordon sells hand- were pretty good that the tied flies; Joey's Fly Fishing Foundation introduces children good doctor would be the one to fly fishing to foster an which explains in part putting your chompers back in appreciation for the outdoors; her still-celebrated place the next day. Frackleton’s while Jake's Lures produces visit to Sheridan County Fine Food & Spirits is named the "Number 1 lure used in in his honor. Yellowstone National Park." in 1984. True story.

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EST. 1882 The Historic Sheridan Inn

Population: 17,849 Built by the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad in 1893

elevation: 3,743 ft

22 national historic places

sheridan, wy Historic Downtown Sheridan is the 1905; the Railroad Historic District, Downtown hosts major events that N Spurs Brewfest (August), and the beating heart of Sheridan County - the with 110 contributing buildings; and draw thousands of locals and visitors, October Link, Partners in Pink Run/ cultural core, center of commerce, icon the Sheridan Inn, declared a National including the 3rd Thursday Street Walk. of identity, and Wyoming's Emerald Historic Landmark in 1964. In total, Festivals (June through September), the City. Sheridan's old west bones Sheridan County features 22 properties weekly Farmer's Market on Grinnell, Kendrick Park is also nearby, and hosts have fused perfectly with new west listed on the National Register, as well WYO Rodeo Week festivities, the the WYO Rodeo Boot Kick Off, as well sensibilities to present visitors a truly as two National Historic Landmarks WYO Winter Rodeo skijoring races as Concerts in the Park on Tuesdays in authentic American experience. Browse (Sheridan Inn and Medicine Wheel). on Broadway, the Karz Hot Rod Run, July and August. Kendrick features the shops and galleries, unwind at cafes Celebrate the Arts, the Absaroka Car Kendrick Pool, bison and elk paddock, and brewpubs, dine at an innovative The evening brings an opportunity to Show, the Christmas Stroll, and much Scoops Ice Cream Stand, playgrounds, gastro pub or grab a quick bite at a food photograph Main Street's iconic neon more. and much more. truck, book a cooking class or become a signs; don't miss The Mint, Rainbow leather crafting master - opportunities Bar, Wyoming Rib & Chop House, the While "Celebrate the Arts" is an annual For more information on downtown for engagement are near limitless. And WYO Theater, and Best Out West. spring event, you can experience activities, events and attractions, please when you simply can't pack another public art on every corner thanks to visit sheridanwyoming.org activity into your day, spend the night at New or newly renovated properties the Sheridan Public Arts Committee; one of our beautiful historic hotels. include Smith Alley's tap room and there are more than 40 sculptures public house; the Cowboy Creamery; downtown, including "Bird Woman," Among downtown's unique buildings the Montgomery Ward Building, by RV Greeves, and "Bigger Flies for are a number of structures listed on the home to SAGE Community Arts and Tired Eyes," by Jerold Smiley. National Register of Historic Places, The Union; Mars Black Box Theater including the American Foursquare at the WYO; Welcome Market Hall Green space is never far afield when Robinson-Smith House, built in 1909; in the Historic Railroad District; and you're downtown - Whitney Commons St. Peter's Episcopal Church, built the Bighorn Design and Bison Union is an interactive park located in the in the Gothic Revival Style in 1912; expansion at Main Street and Grinnell center of Sheridan at 320 West Alger. the Classical Revival and Beaux-Arts Plaza. Whitney Commons hosts numerous DOWNTOWN PUBLIC ART County Courthouse, built from 1904- community events, including the Suds

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Local NUGGETS[06] Downtown self-taught tom balding cut his tee th in Sheridan California welding custom hot rod engine parts. once in Sheridan, tom focused on horsepower of a different kind - he's now notes famous for his custom bits & spurs. There is nothing careless about his whispers. that's why 9 out of 10 horses prefer dancing with living legend BUCK

BIRTH OF THE DUDE RANCH Brannaman, aka... the In 1897, the Eaton brothers - Howard, horse whisperer. Willis, and Alden - established a South Dakota ranch. Friends and family from afar came to visit, and the brothers declared that “folks can stay as long as they like.” Thus, the concept of the dude TALL Tales ranch was born. The Eaton crew drew up stakes and rode west in 1904; they Joan Rivers was a fan of polo settled on Wolf Creek, at the foot of and was frequently spotted the Bighorn Mountains, where Eaton's at the Big Horn Equestrian Ranch continues to welcome guests in Center during polo season. search of the real America. Joan passed away in 2014, but one of her final wishes was to have some of her ashes spread you'll be hard pressed along her beloved Bighorn to find a ranch Mountains. Her daughter, dog that isn't mixed Melissa Rivers, so honored her with blue healer, mother on the family's 2015 border collie, and/or Wyoming vacation. #workinglikeadog Australian shepherd.

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EST. 1906 EST. 1911

Population: 824 Population: 974

elevation: 3,921 ft elevation: 3,763 ft

Bighorn Trail Run: June 18-19 Hay Days: june 2021

Dayton, wy Ranchester, WY The Town of Dayton frames U.S. Bicentennial Park. The park hosts a Built on rails and ties and incorporated hunters and snowmobile enthusiasts. Highway 14 as it enters the foothills of variety of events throughout the year, in 1911, the Town of Ranchester is the Bighorn Mountains in northwestern including the Bighorn Mountain nestled deep in the heart of ranch Accommodations include the Western Sheridan County, approximately 17 Wild and Scenic Trail Run, one of the country. Located between the City of Motel, and the Lazy R Campground miles from the City of Sheridan. Dayton premiere races in the Rocky Mountain Sheridan and the Bighorn Mountains, and Cabins. Fine Wyoming fare and has been a progressive community region. Ranchester sits just 9 miles south of libations can be found at the Buckshot since its early days, electing Wyoming’s the Montana state line. Ranchester got Saloon, the Silver Spur Bar & Lounge, first female mayor,Susan Wissler, in The Padlock Ranch, located just its name from rancher S.H. Hardin - and the Innominate Coffeehouse & 1911. World War II saw the community outside of town, is one of the largest town names in Hardin’s native England Bakery. Additional attractions include protected by an all-woman volunteer working ranches in the country. The often ended in “chester,” so Hardin Big Bear Taxidermy, and Rahimi's fire department. The Dayton Bell German-born artist Hans Kleiber made dubbed the town “Ranchester.” In Taxidermy. The annual 4th of July Tower, used to spot planes and sound Dayton his home in the early 1900s. His addition to its namesake ranches, the celebration includes the Wyoming fire alarms during the war, is now studio, filled with etchings, his furniture town was the site of the loading dock Wife Carrying Championship, live a town landmark located in Scott and art supplies, is open and free to for railroad ties hewn from harvested music, and fireworks show. the public. Enjoy coffee and pie at the mountain timber and floated down Branding Iron Cafe or a milkshake and the tie flume.Connor Battlefield State sandwich at the Dayton Mercantile. Park is located within the town limits Don’t miss the Gallery on Main, the and offers great fishing opportunities, a perfect spot to pick up local art and playground area, and sites for overnight enjoy wine tastings from Jackson Hole camping. Historic U.S. Highway 14 runs Winery. Stretch your legs or join a through the center of town, heading game of volleyball or horseshoes at over the Bighorns via the Bighorn the Scott Bicentennial Park. Dayton is Scenic Byway, ending at the east gate the gateway to Tongue River Canyon, to Yellowstone National Park. The a recreation area known for its scenic Town of Ranchester has long served beauty and endless cave system. as a popular point of embarcation for

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EST. 1892 EST. 1881

Population: 147 Population: 974

elevation: 3,917 ft elevation: 3,763 ft

130 miles to devils tower july 4th fireworks show

clearmont, WY big horn, WY In 1890, the Pratt & Ferris Cattle track, and chose instead Clearmont as In 1881 the area caught the eye of Big Horn Equestrian Center also hosts Company controlled the valley where the location for its new station. A fire in well-to-do cattle and sheep ranchers a spectacular 4th of July Fireworks Clearmont is located; farming and the 1920s destroyed a row of buildings who established operations along Celebration, the Big Horn Balloon agriculture have been important to the that included the Rock Hotel and the base of the Bighorn Mountains. Rally and Don King Days. A great day region ever since. Saloon, a meat market, and a popular These included the sheep-breeding in Big Horn would include a visit to the confectionery store. Moncreiffe brothers, Oliver Wallop, Bozeman Trail Museum, the Brinton Before Clearmont became a town in Goelet Gallatin, and Bradford Brinton. Museum, lunch at the Big Horn 1892, there was the town of Huson, Today, Clearmont offers an interesting These residents of higher means were Mercantile or Bozeman Stable and a complete with a cemetery, post office alternate route for travelers heading a minority among other residents nightcap at the Last Chance Saloon. and local press. Huson ceased to exist in for Gillette or Devils Tower National who were owners or tenants on small November 1892, just six months after its Monument; take historic Highway ranches and farms. Ernest Hemingway Big Horn provides access to Red Grade post office was established because the 14 through Clearmont for a glimpse was no stranger to Big Horn; he stayed Road, a steep dirt track that opens owners of the Burlington and Missouri at stunning countryside, majestic at Folly Ranch and Spear-O-Wigwam access to the Bighorn Mountains and Railroad Co. didn’t like a bend in the mountain views, and quintessential during the summer of 1928. During the Cloud Peak Wilderness. small town living. The area features his time here, Hemingway fished, unique attractions and curious hunted, and finished his masterpiece,A history. The Clearmont Town Jail, Farewell to Arms. built in 1922, is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places; the Ucross In the summer, the community attracts Foundation features an art gallery, polo players from around the world and hosts exhibitions and a unique who enjoy the laid-back atmosphere artists-in-residence program that of Big Horn Polo and the Flying H draws participants from all over the Polo Club. Every May, the Big Horn world; The Ranch at Ucross is one of Equestrian Center is host to the Wyoming's most spectacular vacation Snickers Big Horn Cup, a soccer destinations. tournament for traveling teams. The

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EST. 1901 6 county properties

Population: 828 3 mountain lodges

elevation: 5,036 FT Eaton's, oldest in USA

story, wy ranches and lodges Nestled among the pines between in getting a post office established – the Sheridan County's ranches and lodges fly fishing, hunting, hiking, Nordic North and South Piney Creeks, first building in what had until then are legendary. From the authentically skiing, and even yoga and photography. this bedroom community has long been a town made up of only tent rustic trappings of Eaton's, the nation's Each features an outstanding been a popular retreat for locals and structures. oldest dude ranch, to the outdoor restaurant, while some, like Eaton's visitors alike. Story is characterized by playground at Bear Lodge, these Ranch, serve such notable regional fare abundant wildlife, incredible Bighorn Story is home to the Wagon Box Fight facilities provide an intimate glimpse at that they've been featured in magazines, views, and an air of the Wyoming monument, and is in close proximity the Wyoming way of life, and the spirit newspapers, and national editorials. uncharted. to Ft. Phil Kearny and the site of the of the Bighorn Mountains. Battle of the Hundred in the Hands, Sheridan County's trio of mountain Story was first platted by a horse trader important Indian War battlefields. Canyon Ranch is deeply connected to lodges, located on Highway 14, sit in named Marshall Wolf, who planned to the British royal crown, and has been close proximity to hiking trails, alpine give the town his own name; when he The outdoors play a major role in life a destination for wayfaring nobility lakes, the Medicine Wheel, Bucking discovered that Wolf was already taken, in Story. Piney Creek is quickly gaining for nearly a century, while Arrowhead Mule Falls Trailhead, Bighorn Canyon he named the town after Charles B. a reputation as one of Wyoming's finest Lodge caters to hunters, snowmobile National Recreation Area, and the Story, a rancher who was instrumental rock climbing destinations, while enthusiasts, and travelers keen to Cloud Peak Wilderness. fishing and hunting have been popular experience relaxed Bighorn vibes. Elk here for generations. View Inn sits high atop the Bighorns on the Bighorn Scenic Byway, while out Overnight accommodations include in the eastern foothills, the Ranch at the Story Pines Inn, Wagon Box Inn, Ucross is known for western hospitality, and the Waldorf A'Story Guest Haus. stunning accommodations, and historic Additional attractions and amenities hidden gems. include Centennial Park, Thorne- Rider Youth Camp, Camp Story, Some ranches, like Double Rafter, and Our Lady of the Pines Parish. based in Parkman, specialize in cattle Wyoming Game & Fish maintains the drives, while all offer a mix of outdoor Story Fish Hatchery, open daily. adventure, including horseback riding,

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20 Things You Need to See \\ We won't spoil all of our secrets, but we think that any great trip to Sheridan County should include a photo or two at these iconic spots. Don't forget to share your favorite moments with us! 1. The Historic Sheridan Inn 2. The Medicine Wheel 3. Sheridan WYO Rodeo 4. Skijoring + Winter Rodeo 5. Sibley Lake 6. Historic Downtown Sheridan 7. Tongue River Canyon 8. Steamboat Point postcard perfect memories 9. Connor Battlefield The Photographer's Paradise \\ Few or gazing up at the neon lights of the waiting for that perfect shot of a moose, 10. The WYO Theater western destinations rival Sheridan iconic Mint Bar or WYO Theater. It elk, bear or mountain lion - you're in County for sheer beauty or landscape could mean getting close to the action luck, as there is always a piece of the 11. The Brinton Museum diversity. To the east are the rolling at the WYO Rodeo and hoping that you Bighorn National Forest waiting for hills and high plains of the Powder have enough space on the memory card you. There are so many sights to see out 12. Sheridan County Fairgrounds River Basin, along with endless acres for a million new photos. Or maybe here that the only thing you're going to of rangeland where you will find scenes you're the type who will spend all day be left wanting is time. 13. Sheridan Information Center of pastoral beauty no longer seen in 14. Kendrick Park much of the country. To the west are the towering peaks of the Bighorn 15. Mandel Cabin Mountains, displaying in full the majesty of the Cloud Peak Wilderness. 16. Soldier Ridge Trail In between is the City of Sheridan, and the small towns that make this a 17. South Park community - it is in these places that 18. Trail End State Historic Site visitors so often find bucolic scenes of western life that make their trips 19. Cloud Peak Wilderness memorable. That could mean spending time snapping photos of public art, 20. UCross Art Gallery

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Annual snowfall at Burgess Jct. 242.8"

Annual snowfall in Sheridan: 35"

western hospitality, courtesy the Just LeDoux It Saloon & Steak Out. Yeah, you absolutely do deserve an Up All Night to pair with your Big Legerski – a Polish sausage handmade here in Sheridan by the Legerski's Sausage Co.

You say you’re looking for something family friendly to get you out on those cold, blustery days? Say no more. Head on down to the Whitney Rink at the M&M’s Center for a zip around the WINTER WONDERLAND ice, or time your stay to watch our local junior team, the Sheridan Hawks, crash the ice. Perhaps you’d like to set The world thinks most Wyomingites miles of Nordic trails – underscore its holiday season, downtown lights up a new land-speed sledding record? hibernate during our long, snowy important standing as a community brighter than your competitive uncle’s Then you’ll want to head to , winters, but that’s a ruse by design; touchstone. A short drive along the awkward nativity scene. And on The Bowl between Arrowhead Lodge and Bear winter is a spectacular time of year to Bighorn Scenic Byway is the Cutler Black Friday, the annual Downtown Lodge on the Bighorn Scenic Byway. experience the magic of the mountains, Hill Nordic Ski Area and Sibley Lake Christmas Stroll, presented by Round out your day of family fun by the allure of historic downtown, the Recreation Area; Sibley hosts regular the Sheridan County Chamber of planning a visit for December 21st, the myths and legends of the American moonlight ski and snowshoe events, Commerce, celebrates local business anniversary of the . West, and the remarkable craft culture while Cutler is regarded as one of the and western culture with sleigh and Fetterman Battle Experience what happened on that scenes that have begun to define finest winter trail systems in the west. tractor rides, special appearances day in 1866 when Lieutenant Colonel small-town Wyoming. And nowhere Bring your fat bike, too. from jolly Saint Nick, music, pop-up William Fetterman and his men were is the winter more spectacular than in vendors, and much more. led into an ambush through a live Sheridan County. reenactment at Fort Phil Kearny. The The Bighorn National Forest is home Winter is a magical tour of Fetterman Battlefield byBob to more than 1,500 miles of trails, and Wilson and the Kearny Regulars each year welcomes cross-country, time of year to features victory songs and drumming, backcountry, and alpine skiers; ice as well as traditional bugling. climbers; snowshoers; backpackers; Fun fact: everyone who visits Sheridan snowmobile enthusiasts; fat bikers; explore wyoming has to Get WYO’d! February features and more. And even during the chaos the annual Sheridan of 2020, there has never been a better Prefer to humbug your way out into WYO Winter , the largest celebration of time to Après-Adventure. peace and quiet on a stretch of river to Rodeo skijoring and winter fun in the Treat yourself to a fresh slice of pie and call your own? The Bighorn Mountains mountain west. Novices can test their A taste of Wyoming will get you local coffee at theBranding Iron Café offer some of the nation’s finest fly mettle by signing up the night before through a day of powder hounding in Dayton, then sip great Wyoming fishing, and during the winter, you the first race series and see if they have at the Antelope Butte Mountain wines as you weave winter tales of all can have creeks, streams, and canyons what it takes to ski behind a horse Recreation Area; Antelope Butte your trails at the Gallery on Main. to yourself. Tongue River Canyon, a while 10,000 people cheer their name. has starred as a “local hill” since the Or head back to Sheridan to wander short drive from the beautiful hamlet Watch out for the wicked jumps. 1960s, and its recent revitalization – 30 postcard-perfect Main Street; each of Dayton, is easily accessed year- downhill runs and more than eight round.Now it's time for a taste of

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