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2021 - 2022 VISITOR GUIDE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY Let the name Sundance evoke images of rowdy Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid leading the Wild Bunch on the longest stretch of train and bank robberies in Old West www.SundanceWyoming.com history. Then imagine serene Native American Villagers SundanceWYChamber encamped at the base of majestic Sundance Mountain where (307)283-1000 • PO Box 1004 • Sundance, WY 82729 they performed the sacred Sun Dance. Immerse yourself in our [email protected] true west story where outlaws ran wild, and two incompartible Chamber Officers Sheryl Klocker, President - Dave Cromes, Vice President cutltures were about to collide. Jessica Rasmussen, Secretary This historic gateway Wyoming town is only 28 miles from Andy Miller, Treasurer America’s First National Monument, Devils Tower. The Sundance area offers uncrowded, four-season outdoor activities in over 200,000 acres of the Bearlodge District of the Black Hills Crook County Sheriff’s Office ...... (307) 283-1225 National Forest. In the community, excellent restaurants and Poison Control ...... (800) 222-1222 Sundance Fire Department ...... (307) 283-1296 relaxing bars, motels, resorts and quaint retail shops await Wyoming Highway Patrol ...... (307) 283-1035 you at the end of the day. Be sure to visit the Crook County Museum in its new USFS Bearlodge Ranger District ...... (307) 283-1361 Crook County Medical Services ...... (307) 283-3501 location and have your picture taken with the Sundance Kid, Sundance City Hall ...... (307) 283-3451 in the town where The Kid got his name! Sundance Clinic ...... (307) 283-2476 Sundance Swimming Pool ...... (307) 283-2133
Outdoor Recreation ...... 2-3 Adventure Map ...... 4-5 Climbing Devils Tower ...... 7 Sundance Chamber Directory ...... 8-11 Sundance City Map ...... 16-17 Sundance Community ...... 18-25 Page Photo Courtesy of David Porter Cover Photos Courtesy of David Porter & Brenda Morris Events ...... 26-31 Paid for in part by DevilsTowerCountry.com
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Wherever you call home, you will find the perfect fit for your search for adventure in Sundance, Wyoming. The seasons talk plainly to us here in Sundance, and they dictate the direction we take to enjoy breathtaking Golfing - Walking/Hiking Trails escapades that thrill our hearts! Scenic Horse Back Trail Rides In spring, summer and fall, hiking in the beautiful Geocaching - GPS Walking Tours Bearlodge Mountains and the Black Hills National Forest Shopping/Art - Pool/Skate Park of Wyoming will suit almost anyone. In spring, the hills are Tubing Down the River - Rodeos/Roping’s spread with numerous wild flowers. In summer the prairie Hunting - Fishing - Off Road Adventures grass waves in the breeze as you make your way to higher and cooler elevations. In fall the trees wear their most colorful attire, and wildlife enjoy the seasons just as we do. And, of course, the winter wonderland that Sundance enjoys is nothing short of spectacular. Snow machines, skis, snow shoes, and sometimes just warm hiking boots will carry you to new heights of beauty.
• Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, geocashing, camping, motor vehicle and ATV trials; 50 miles of single-track trails.
• Sundance Horse Camp Trailhead offers primitive campsites, corrals and water on site. • Four convenient trail heads • 200,000 acres of public Forest Service land • 200 miles of forest roads • 60 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, also plentiful cross-country skiing and snowshoeing • 19,000 acres of public walk-in hunting areas
2 WWW.S UNDANCEW YOMING.COM The Bearlodge District of the Black Hills National Forest covers over 200,000 acres and has some very diverse ATV Public access, camping available trails and forest roads. There Elk, mountain lion, antelope, mule deer, whitetail deer, turkeys are two off-road trailheads in the Bearlodge: Blacktail Creek Trailhead near Hulett Blue-ribbon trout stream and Reuter Campground Trail- 16 miles east of Sundance head near Sundance. The trails cover high Public access ridges and low valleys with an abundance Tubing, fishing, swimming of wildlife including elk, deer, turkeys and and camping antelope. There are forest roads to challenge Brown trout and rainbow trout any rider. There are two improved campgrounds as well as rough camping throughout the forest.
32 miles west of Sundance Photo Courtesy of Sundance Girl Photography Boating, fishing, swimming and camping Well-stocked lake • Daily use fee: $7 per vehicle, per day (residents); $12 per vehicle, per day (non-resident) For more information, including camping & other fees please visit: wyoparks.wyo.gov • -
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18 Geocache Roundup 10 Sundance Geocache Roundup is a global high-tech treasure hunt where participants can use a combination of online clues and GPS coordinates to find hidden treasures left by history loving explorers. More information on page 30 or at Crook County Museum.
11 19 Scenic Trail Rides Ride the beautiful Bearlodge Mountains near Sundance, WY. Offering trail rides in July & August, dates vary so please contact to schedule.
12 20 Sundance White Ranch Park Hike, bike and explore on 100 acre park at the base of Sundance Mountain only 1.25 miles from downtown.
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✓ Wyoming souvenirs ✓ Books ✓ Gifts ✓ 224 MAIN STREET Home décor SUNDANCE, WY 82729 ✓ Pharmacy 307.283.3883 ✓ Toys ✓ Jewelry
This pharmacy is independently owned and operated under a license from Health Mart Systems, Inc.
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6 WWW.S UNDANCEW YOMING.COM There are several professional guides who will supply equipment and guide you to the top. Some of them can be contacted at www.devilstowerclimbing.com or www.towerguides.com MEMBER DIRECTORY
Interstate Engineering 307-283-3675 | interstateeng.com ATTRACTIONS & ART PO Box 828 / 315 Main Street; Sundance, WY 1875 Gallery 307-283-3301 PO Box 63 / 120 N 4th St; Sundance, WY JW Services, LLC 307-680-0139 jwservicesllc.com 519 State Hwy 116; Sundance, WY Bruce Speidel Gallery 307-290-2089 | brucespediel.com 307-756-3967 | kkbuildersllc.com PO Box 181 / 110 N. 5th Street; Sundance, WY K&K Builders PO Box 956 / 445 Inyan Kara Rd; Sundance, WY Crook County Museum & Art Gallery 307-283-3666 Klocker Trucking 307-290-2577 crookcountymuseum.com PO Box 1111 / 520 S. 21st Street; Sundance, WY PO Box 63 / 120 N 4th St; Sundance, WY Martin/Martin Wyoming 307-283-3900 High Plains Western Heritage Center 605-642-9378 mmwyo.com - PO Box 1067; Sundance, WY www.westernheritagecenter.com PO Box 524 / 825 Heritage Dr; Spearfish, SD 57783 Materi Contracting, LLC 307-283-2118 2116 State Hwy 585; Sundance, WY 307-290-2544 Sundance White Ranch Park Northeast Wyoming Construction 307- 682-0716 whiteranchpark.com | PO Box 903 / 18 Hwy 116; Sundance, WY North Tech Systems, Inc. 307-699-3460 Vore Buffalo Jump 605-283-3581 2120 Carey Avenue; Cheyenne, WY 82001 www.vorebuffalojump.org | PO Box 369 Old US Hwy 14 /I-90 Exits 199 & 205; Beulah, WY 82712 Strata Energy, Inc 307-467-9373 2929 New Haven Rd; Oshoto, WY CHURCHES Sundance Custom Steel 307-283-1820 | sundancecustomsteel.com PO Box 710 / 301 S 27th St; Sundance, WY Chapel of Faith 307-283-2046 | chapeloffaith.org PO Box 1033 / 116 S. 3rd; Sundance, WY TCB Enterprises, LLC 307-283-3715 PO Box 696 / 808 Industrial Ave; Sundance, WY Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 307-283-1022 602 Main St; Sundance, WY Timberline Services 307-283-2818 PO Box 867/ 623 Industrial Ave; Sundance, WY Sundance United Methodist Church 307-283-1954 306 E Ryan St; Sundance, WY Z Lazy Y Services, LLC 605-210-1007 PO Box 481; Sundance, WY CONTRACTORS & SERVICES Allied Construction 605-591-9488 | alliedconstruction.com DINING 645 W Jackson Blvd; Spearfish, SD 57783 Bearlodge Bakery 307-283-4020 | 2wtradingpost.com PO Box 489 / 315 Main Street; Sundance, WY Bearlodge Engineering & Surveying 307-283-3633 www.bearlodgeengineering.com Buffalo Jump Saloon & Steakhouse 307-643-7173 PO Box 130 / 420 E. Cleveland; Sundance, WY buffalojumpwyoming.com - 5877 Old Hwy 14; Beulah, WY Croell 307-283-2221 | www.croell.com Longhorn Saloon & Grill 307-283-3644 PO Box 1352 / 2719 S. US Hwy 585; Sundance, WY www.longhornsaloongrill.com Four Aces Fabrication 307-622-1605 PO Box 785 / 214 Main; Sundance, WY www.fouracesfabrication.com Rocking Cowboy Cook Shack 307-290-0590 PO Box 590 / 301 S 27th St; Sundance, WY Sundance, WY Grossenburg Implement 307-283-2971 307-283-9000 262 W Hwy. 14; Sundance, WY The Buckaroo Restaurant buckaroorestaurant.com | 101 N 3rd St; Sundance, WY
8 WWW.S UNDANCEW YOMING.COM Turf Bar & Grill 307-283-1669 PO Box 303 / 121 Cleveland; Sundance, WY LODGING Wild West Espresso 360-929-3183 PO Box 801 / 107 N. 3rd Street ; Sundance, WY Bear Lodge Motel 307-283-1611 | 218 Cleveland; Sundance, WY GROCERY, FUEL & Bunkhouse Bed & Breakfast VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 307-896-9190 | 186 Hwy 111; Aladdin, WY 82710 Decker’s Market 307-746-2779 | deckersmarket.com Deer Lodge Motel PO Box 768 / 106 N 7th; Sundance, WY 307-283-3737 | 26 Hwy 585; Sundance, WY Sundance Fas-Break Auto Glass 307-290-0284 Keyhole State Park PO Box 504; Sundance, WY 307-756-3596 | wyoparks.wyo.gov 22 Marina Rd; Moorcroft, WY Rapid Stop Conoco 307-283-2240 20059 U.S. 14; Sundance, WY Mountain View RV Park & Campground Rolling Metal Sinclair 307-283-2465 307-283-2270 | www.mtnviewcampground.com PO Box 876 / 504 Cleveland; Sundance, WY 117 Government Valley Rd; Sundance, WY TCB Enterprises, LLC 307-283-3715 Ranch A | Historic Site PO Box 696 / 808 Industrial Ave; Sundance, WY 307-643-3101 | www.rancha.com 481 Sand Creek Rd; Beulah, WY Tracy Motor Company 307-283-1355 PO Box 970 / 322 E. Cleveland; Sundance, WY Serena Inn & Suites 307-283-2800 | 2719 E Cleveland St; Sundance, WY State Line Station 307-643-2185 | www.statelinestation.com 5930 Old Hwy 14; Beulah, WY 82712 | Exit 205, I-90 Sundance Travel Center 307-283-1200 MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT 2723 E Cleveland; Sundance, WY Black Hills Pioneer 605-642-2761 | bhpioneer.com 315 Seaton Circle; Spearfish, SD 57783 LIBRARY Homespun Designs 605-431-6370 Crook County Public Library 307-283-1008 PO Box 247; Sundance, WY PO Box 910 / 414 Main Street; Sundance, WY Moxie Marketing of the Midwest LLC 605-568-0181 | www.moxiemarketingmw.com PO Box 2015; Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Quik Signs 605-717-7446 | QuikSigns.com 2925 E. Colorado; Spearfish, SD 57783 Sundance Times 307-283-3411 | sundancetimes.com PO Box 400 / 311 Main St; Sundance, WY Waves Web Design 307-265-2157 www.waveswebdesign.com PO Box 426; Casper, WY 82601 Photo Courtesy of Becky Stoddard MEMBER DIRECTORY
Sundance Chain Gang Mountain Bike Association MEDICAL, HEALTH & BEAUTY 307-290-2200 | www.scgmba.org PO Box 146; Sundance, WY Bear Lodge Rehabilitation Services 307-283-3516 PO Box 928 / 226 State Hwy. 585; Sundance, WY Sundance Chamber of Commerce 307-283-1000 SundanceWyoming.com PO Box 1004; Sundance WY Crook County Medical Services District 307-283-3501 www.ccmsd.org | PO Box 517; Sundance, WY Sundance Country Club 307-283-1191 PO Box 472 / 1612 E Cleveland St; Sundance, WY Dragonfly Salon 107 N 3rd Street; Sundance Phyllis 307-281-0871, Katie 406-480-4700 OUTFITTERS Hangin’ Heart Permanent Cosmetics LLC 307-290-0988 Pheasants on Kara Creek 307-283-2062 113 S West St; Sundance, WY wyomingpheasants.com PO Box 952; Sundance, WY Materi Chiropractic Center, LLC 307-283-4040 Seven J Outfitters 307-283-3443 | sevenjoutfitters.com 207 Main / PO Box 971; Sundance, WY PO Box 569 / 1184 Miller Creek Rd; Sundance, WY Peak Motion Fitness 307-203-1495 PRODUCTS & SERVICES peakmotionfitness.com | 2719 State Hwy 585; Sundance; WY Americas Best Apparel 800-732-4422 | ameribest.com 1360 Fuller Rd; West Des Moines, IA 50265 Peak Motion Physical Therapy 307-203-1495 pmptinc.com | 2719 State Hwy 585; Sundance; WY Black Hills Title Inc 307-283-1844 | bhtitle.com 211 E Cleveland St; Sundance, WY Sundance Assisted Care Center 307-283-1042 PO Box 944 / 108 Abby Lane; Sundance, WY Cassidy’s Seed & Feed 307-283-2469 103 Kara Mt. Rd; Sundance, WY The Hair Lodge 720-648-5900 222A E Cleveland; Sundance, WY Crook County Farm Bureau Financial Service 307-283-3582 PO Box 488 / 109 N 4rd St.; Sundance, WY Vilas Pharmacy 307-283-3883 PO Box 547 / 224 Main St; Sundance, WY Crook County Veterinary Services 307-283-2115 PO Box 767 / 7 Hwy 116; Sundance, WY ORGANIZATIONS Cruise Planners 307-290-2640 | lynnscruisegetaways.com Be Well Coalition 307-283-1042 PO Box 1274 / 618 S 6th Street; Sundance, WY PO Box 543 / 420 1/2 E Main St; Sundance, WY Custom Auto & Truck 307-283-2301 | customautotruck.com Crook County Fair 307-283-2644 | crookcofair.com PO Box 1253 / 2723 Hwy 585; Sundance, WY PO Box 473 / Fairgrounds Loop Rd; Sundance, WY CW Waste Service Inc. 307-283-3403 | cwwasteservices.com Crook County Senior Services 307-283-1711 PO Box 1478 / 3169 Old Sundance Road; Sundance, WY PO Box 648 / 321 E Main St; Sundance, WY ET Sports 605-723-4288 | www.etsports.com Devils Tower Natural History Association 307-467-5283 19111 US Hwy 85; Belle Fourche, SD 57717 devilstowernha.org PO Box 37; Devils Tower, WY 82714 First American Title Insurance Company Hobo’s Healing Heart 605-569-6919 307-283-1844 | www.firstam.com hoboshealingheart.org PO Box 833; Belle Fourche, SD 57717 PO Box 190 / 211 Cleveland; Sundance, WY Ranch A Restoration Foundation 307-643-3101 Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Home rancha.com PO Box 219 / 481 Sand Creek Rd; Beulah, WY 82712 307-283-3334 | fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com PO Box 1380 / 208 Main; Sundance, WY
10 WWW.S UNDANCEW YOMING.COM Hirst Applegate, LLP 307-632-0541 Serendipity Floral & Gifts 307-283-3722 hirstapplegate.com / PO Box 1083; Sundance, WY PO Box 1397 / 218 N 3rd St; Sundance, WY Hughes Law Office 307-283-1313 SG Photography 307-696-5063 PO Box 456 / 113 N. 3rd; Sundance, WY PO Box 1375; Sundance, WY Pinnacle Bank - Wyoming 307-283-3372 | wypinnbank.com Sundance Girl Photography 307-231-0462 PO Box 861 / 406 E Cleveland; Sundance, WY www.sundancegirlphotography.com Security Insurance Agency 307-283-1182 PO Box 271; Sundance, WY www.securityinsurancewy.com Sundance Hardware & Sporting Goods PO Box 189 / 309 Main St; Sundance, WY 307-283-2438 | PO Box 340 / 204 Main; Sundance, WY State Farm Insurance 307-283-2187 Vilas Pharmacy 307-283-3883 PO Box 886 / 209 Cleveland; Sundance, WY PO Box 547 / 224 Main St; Sundance, WY Sundance Hardware & Sporting Goods 307-283-2438 PO Box 340 / 204 Main; Sundance, WY UTILITIES, CABLE & TELEPHONE Blakeman Propane 307-283-2512 Sundance State Bank 307-283-1074 | sundancestate.bank www.blakemanpropane.com PO Box 950 / 123 N 2nd St; Sundance, WY PO Box 1054 / 2712 State Highway 585; Sundance, WY Sundance Tax 307-363-0344 Powder River Energy Corporation 307-283-3531 PO Box 740 / 2419 State Hwy 585; Sundance, WY PO Box 930 / 221 Main St; Sundance; WY 605-642-7300 Versatile Carpets Range Telephone 406-347-2226 | rangeweb.net 731 Main Street; Spearfish, SD 57783 PO Box 127; Forsyth, MT 59327 Wilson Power & Tree Service LLC 307-640-1078 wilsonpowertree.com PO Box 1005 / 729 Theater Rd; Sundance, WY REAL ESTATE & RENTAL UNITS 21st Street Storage 307-290-0102 PO Box 1111 / 520 South 21st St; Sundance, WY Leinen Storage 307-283-1564 PO Box 955 / 2301 Cleveland; Sundance, WY Sundance Realty 307-283-2896 | www.sundancerealty.net PO Box 770 / 105 N. 3rd; Sundance, WY Western Properties, Inc 307-283-1901 | westernpropertiesonline.com PO Box 766 / 304 Cleveland; Sundance, WY SPECIALTY RETAIL & PHOTOGRAPHY Anomaly Sales & Boutique 307-283-3768 anomaly-boutique.com | 330 W Hwy 14; Sundance, WY Photo Courtesy of Tess Steedley Photo Courtesy of Jamie Jessen
Wander and Conquer the SWRP Trails
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Located 1 Mile West of Sundance (See Full Sundance Map on pages 12 & 13) An easy 1.25 mile sidewalk trek from downtown to our hiking, biking, walking trails Directly off 1-90, Exit 185 Photo Courtesy of Heidi Stefanich 18 HWY 116, SUNDANCE, WY | WhiteRanchPark.com
12 WWW.S UNDANCEW YOMING.COM Downtown Sundance 13 miles east of Sundance (3 miles east of Exit 199) at p Take a Sip n Walk through VoreBu aloJump.org Sundance’s Wild West histor 307-266-9530 Open June 1 - Labor Day
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The Streets of Sundance have seen a lot of legendary characters walk through. Take a GPS guided walking tour of Downtown Sundance. Guided by a friendly old timer on your cell phone. The free Tour starts in front of the Museum and is available
The route goes from about 1 mile east of Aladdin along Hwy 24 to Devils Tower and includes a walking portion around Devils Tower. The tour takes visitors past the Aladdin Tipple, where coal was loaded on trains or trucks to be shipped east, then through Aladdin’s 110 year old trading post. Along the Belle Fourche river, learn about the history of Hulett and visit Devils Tower. The walking portion follows the paved path around Devils Tower. The tour can be taken in either direction.
Photo Courtesy of Katelyn Ford Sponsored by Crook County Promotion Board
Spend a day on a GPS guided
around Crook County, visit 14 historic sites around the county where history was made. The tour visits 4 museums, and Devils Tower, along with several historic places where few have traveled. Meet authentic Old West characters along the way.
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AREA ADVERTISERS 1. 1875 Gallery & Gifts 2. 21st Street Storage 3. Bearlodge Bakery 4. Bruce Speidel Gallery 7 4 5. Buffalo Jump Saloon DOWNTOWN 3SUNDANCE1 6. Crook County Museum 12 6 7. Crook County Public Library B F 8. Decker’s Market H I 9. Longhorn Saloon & Grill 16 D 10. Mountain View RV Park 9 Ranch A Historic Site 14 17 11. 8 12. Serendipity Floral & Gifts G 13. State Line Station 14. Sundance Hardware & Sporting Goods C 15. Sundance White Ranch Park 16. Vilas Pharmacy 17. Wild West Espresso
17 15 COFFEE SPECIALTY DRINKS SMOOTHIES Devils Tower BREAKFAST Via Hwy 14 LUNCH & GIFTS 15 Wander and Conquer the SWRP Trails An easy 1.25 mile sidewalk trek from downtown 107 N 3RD STREET | 360-929-3183 to our hiking, biking, walking trails 6 8 9
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LODGING? 13 miles east of Sundance (3 miles east of Exit 199) View our full list of member lodging on page 9 VoreBu aloJump.org or online @ SundanceWyoming.com/lodging 307-266-9530 Open June 1 - Labor Day Paid for in part by DevilsTowerCountry.com OUR COMMUNITY
Sundance Wyoming is nestled in the valley of the - the skies are still huge and Sundance Mountain is Bearlodge Mountains in Northeastern Wyoming breathtaking with its Native American Heritage and on the western edge of the Black Hills. History and its monumental vista towering over this small town, folklore abounds in the streets that were made for population 1292. freight wagons and teams of horses the Sundance You will experience small town hospitality. There Kid did his only jail time here and you can relive are no lines to stand in for shopping, dining, getting the history in our Crook County museum, housed fuel, or picking up groceries. Sundance is a central in the newly remodeled Old Stoney building location which makes it a great hub for your visit in downtown. the Black Hills area. We are just a short distance Sundance was established in 1875 as a trading from Devils Tower, from Aladdin, Wyoming with post and prospered in the wide open frontier of its its 1880 stage stop and 125 year old general store, time. Not much has changed in the 100 plus years Vore Buffalo Jump, Keyhole Recreational Park
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18 WWW.S UNDANCEW YOMING.COM & Reservoir, Spearfish Canyon, Crazy Horse, and Sundance sits at an elevation of 4750 feet and Mount Rushmore. Stay in Sundance for a real treat elevations top 6000 within a few short miles on your vacation! from the heart of town. In the image behind Located in the northeast corner of Wyoming, the text you can see Sundance Mountain at Sundance is situated along the eastern slope of the the forefront, with the city of Sundance in the Rocky Mountain range in the heart of the Wyoming background. You can also see Green Mountain Black Hills. Local terrain varies from tall grass in the distance. prairie to ponderosa pine covered mountains.
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History doesn’t have a state line; the historical aspects of the west can be seen in the Crook County Museum & 1875 Gallery in picturesque Sundance, Wyoming right off I-90. This history of Crook County is depicted in the many dioramas and exhibits, over 7000 artifacts, newly housed in the historic Old Stoney Building. The original court room where the Sundance Kid had his trial is on display in one of our permanent exhibits along with a gun exhibit that is phenomenal. Come see the history of the Black Hills of Experience a walk through time in the replica bar and Northeastern Wyoming! stable with its buggy and work tools. Glance in the bunk house that has all the amenities a cowboy bachelor could want. Listen for the sounds of stampeding buffalo hooves as you look at the Vore Buffalo Jump diorama with all its grand archeology discoveries. Go on an adventure of a lifetime with Custer and his men as they trek through the Black Hills in the Expedition of 1874. Follow the trials and the tribulations of his men as they fight for survival against nature, the illicit miners, and the natives. Explore Moses Anneberg’s great hideaway locally known as Ranch A. When he was looking for a quiet place to relax and a place to throw some great parties for his fellow city dudes, he would come to the isolation of the Black Hills and go to his local canyon ranch to kick up his heels.
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The 1875 Gallery has the best regional art for sale from bronze sculpture, colored pencil, water color, photography, collage, hand formed jewelery, pottery, and oils. The 1875 Gallery has art from wild- life, still life, interpretive, conceptual, and functional. This museum & art gallery has it all and something for everyone. The 1875 Gallery was formed to give our local artists a place to sell, show and give others a chance to be exposed to the art world. For Business hours call 307-283-3666.
Geocache Roundup Sundance Geocache Roundup is a global high-tech treasure hunt where participants can use a combination of online clues and GPS coordinates to find treasures left by history loving explorers of the Old West. Remember you’re in Outlaw Territory stranger, so check in at the Crook County Museum, 120 N 4th St in Sundance to get your passport. There are two separate missions. If you complete a mission, 6 return to the Crook County Museum for your prize wooden coin. Admission $5, 12 yr & Up - High Plains History Dioramas, Exhibits and 7000+ Artifacts 120 N 4th Street | 307-283-3666 Crookcountymuseum.com Like us OUR COMMUNITY
I Sundance Square Sundance Square Activities Corner of 4th & Cleveland St - Sundance Kid Statue Opening Summer 2021 - Historic Old Stoney The Sundance Square will be the cornerstone for - Restrooms gatherings in Downtown Sundance. Located next to the Historic Crook County Museum, this lush - Splash Pad park is home to the Sundance Kid Statue. - Lawn Space You will also find hours of fun for your family - Shelter/Stage as they enjoy the natural outdoor playground and - Rain Garden splash pad. There are restrooms, picnic tables and - Rock-n-Ropes Play plenty of room to stretch your legs as you stroll the historic walking path.
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VISIT HIM IN SUNDANCE SQUARE One February morning in 1887, a The first attempt to bring Harry to justice was un- young fella named Harry Longabaugh, successful. The second time the sheriff caught up later known as The Sundance Kid, with Harry, he spent 18 long months in the Crook was walking from the Black Hills to Montana to look for County jail in Sundance. After Harry was released from jail, ranch work. Just north of Sundance he spotted a ranch he became known as The Sundance Kid and joined up with hand who had left his horse unattended. The horse was Butch Cassidy and the Hole in the Wall Gang. They started set with a saddle and guns. Well, it was snowing and cold the longest crime spree in American outlaw history. They so Harry decided he needed that horse more than the robbed banks from Canada to South America but never ranch hand, so he jumped on it and took off. It wasn’t were seen in Sundance again. long before Sheriff Ryan of Crook County caught up with Harry in Montana. F Take your photo with The Sundance Kid! OUR COMMUNITY
S skill levels, that utilizes the natural landscape for its fairways and green placement. The course is generally not crowded so you can enjoy your day and beautiful views of the surrounding area. Special rates on Monday’s, Men’s Day on Wednesday afternoons, and Ladies Day on Thursday afternoons. Come join us, you will be glad you did. Club and cart rentals available, open to the public,
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animals in North America, were used for hunting, hauling, transporting, guarding campsites and as a food source. Breed- ing dogs with wolves was common. Five canine skulls have The Vore Buffalo Jump provides a unique insight into over been found at the Vore Site. These skulls provide evidence that 250 years of Native American History. the Native Americans broke off or filed down the canine teeth The Vore Buffalo Jump features enormous quantities of of their dogs...presumably to prevent the dogs from injuring bone and stone artifacts that are perfectly preserved in discrete, their owners or other dogs and to prevent them from chewing precisely datable layers and held in place with a natural bowl. through their tethers. An exhibit at the Within the site are the butchered remnants of more than Vore Site features one of these skulls. 4,000 bison as well as thousands of chipped stone arrow points, Tours of the Vore Site are guided knives, and other tools. The material are contained within 22 by trained interpretive staff. Exhibits cultural levels that extend downward to a depth of nearly 25 focus on how Native American hunt- feet. ers “jumped” bison, the tribes who Because only about 10% of the Vore Buffalo Jump has been likely used the sinkhole as a bison trap, excavated, there is potential for decades of scientific research how meat and hides were used, and the in several different disciplines, archaeology, tribal ethnohistory, artifacts left behind by the hunters. zoology, geology, and paleoclimatic studies. Dozens of technical Families are welcome, a number of papers based on data from the Vore site have already been exhibits are geared to children. published. Just as the Black Hills attracted Native Americans, J visitors from around the world are fascinated by Plains Indians. Because it is literally a stone’s throw from one of America’s - Natural sinkhole used by Plains Indians as a trap for bison busiest highways, the Vore Buffalo Jump is also one of the most - Premier archaeological site accessible of the major Plains Indian archaeological sites to the - Children 6 and under free, ages 7-12 $5, and 13 & over $9. traveling public. - Group rates are available. Until the late 1700s the only beasts of burden used by the 13 miles east of Sundance (3 miles east of Exit 199) Open June 1 - Labor Day, 8am - 6pm Plains Indian tribes were dogs. Dogs, the first domesticated www.VoreBuffaloJump.org | 307-266-9530 The Real Story of Potato Creek Johnny Celebrate with us! A local legend passed down through the families in Crook County. July 24 - Aug 1 A prospector drifter from Deadwood, John Perrett, later known as Potato Creek Johnny, had been seen walking to Sundance on a regular basis. Crook County Fair One day after Johnny had left town, it was discovered Unmask the Outlaws, Bandits that an Indian residence near Sundance Mountain had and Thieves and Steal the Show at the Crook County Fair! murdered. Full up-to-date schedule: About a week later word came from Deadwood that www.CrookCoFair.com Johnny had found a huge Gold nugget in Potato Creek, which was curious because there was no gold ever found Youth Rodeo July 24 before then or since then in Potato Creek. Johnny earned Drawpot Team Roping July 24 the nickname Potato Creek Johnny and was never seen in Sundance again. Ranch Rodeo July 27 Story Time w/Miss Bonnie July 28 & 29 Jump House Mania July 28 & 29 Extreme Raptors July 28 & 29 Matt Henry Trained Human July 28 & 29 Sundance Youth Rough Stock Rodeo July 29 Farm Family Fun Night July 30 Fair Parade July 31 Junior Livestock Sale July 31 Wednesday, August 11
26 WWW.S UNDANCEW YOMING.COM National Historic Site Beulah, Wyoming with a serving/dining area. The upper level sleeps up to 48 people in 8 bedrooms (3 twin bunkbeds in each room), 6 bathrooms, and offers reading and relaxation areas. Enjoy just walking around Ranch A and adjacent Black Hills National Forest hiking trails. The John Shoffstall Walking Path begins and ends near the Lodge and crosses over Sand Creek several times. Picnic tables and benches invite you to enjoy the scenery and the wildlife. No hunting is allowed, and fishing in Sand Creek, a world class fly-fishing stream, is allowed with a valid Wyoming Historic Ranch A is nestled in beautiful Sand Creek Canyon fishing license. at the edge of the Northern Black Hills close to the border of Golf courses, restaurants, Wyoming and South Dakota. Ranch A was originally built shopping and entertainment are during the 1930s as a vacation home for one of America’s available in the nearby towns. wealthiest families. It is now on the National Register of Devils Tower National Historic Places. Monument, Vore Buffalo Jump, Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood, Ranch A offers outstanding facilities for Mount Rushmore and the Black both large and small groups, and is perfect Hills are short drives from for family reunions, weddings, workshops, retreats, and business conferences. Ranch A.
Day use of the grounds and buildings is also available for many different types of events such as fundraising dinners, poetry gatherings, and receptions. Ranch A has WiFi and offers overnight stay accommodations in two of the original buildings. The Pete Smith Cabin sleeps up to 18 people and has recently been updated for comfort while maintaining its historic charm. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, a fully equipped kitchen, a combined dining room and large living room area. The ground Paid for by DevilsTowerCountry.com floor has another bedroom, an ADA compliant bathroom and a 11 spacious meeting room that accommodates up to 40 people and Historic Ranch A is ideal for meetings, workshops, or large projects. 5 miles south of I-90 Exit 205 The Lodge at Ranch A can accommodate meetings for 120 Information and Reservations: 307-643-3101 people. In addition, there is a fully equipped commercial kitchen [email protected] | www.rancha.com Celebrate with us! Saturday, September 11 Starting point: Sundance Travel Center. Walk into town on sidewalks past historic buildings, and other points of interest, 7th Annual while enjoying the walk/bike path for our city parks. Sundance Beer Festival Main Street Sundance Amazing selection of premium Starting point: Devils Tower Trading Post craft brews! Foodies, vendors, kids area, music & entertainment for the Bruce Speidel is a local wildlife artist sharing his photography entire family! and painting techniques. More information at www.brucecspeidel.com. Beer tasting from 4 pm - 9 pm, music & dancing until 10 pm. www.SundanceBeerFestival.com or call 307-283-1000 Live reenactment of Sundance’s Wild West history. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6:30pm | July 5 - August 25 Saturday, October 2 Starting at the Crook County Gazebo, Downtown Sundance. 6th Annual Adults & Children welcome. Pumpkin Patch Festival Tickets available at the museum. Group Rates Available Main Street Sundance Fall festivities take place from 10am - 2pm. July 8 – Mt Moriah Cemetery, Sundance July 22 – Green Mountain Cemetery Call 307-283-4020 (on Green Mtn Road off Hwy 585, just across Weston County Line) for more information. August 19 – Alva Cemetery, Alva
28 WWW.S UNDANCEW YOMING.COM JUNE June 5 - Saturday Old Stoney Art Auction Full details to come, visit SundanceWyoming.com/events or call 307-283-3667.
June 18 & 19 Crook County Wyoming Country Junkin’ Weekend • Fuel up the truck – hook up the trailer • Shop over 50 Sales • Circle the county for your next great treasure! Full details on our website SundanceWyoming.com/events June - TBD Crook County Museum Open House Come celebrate the new home of the Crook County Museum in the beautiful Old Stoney building. Full details to come, visit SundanceWyoming.com/events Advanced Scheduling Preferred or call 307-283-3667. JULY July 24 - August 1 Crook County Fair Crook County Fairgrounds, Sundance (See Events (Per Person) list on page 26) Full, up to date schedule available at www.crookcofair.com Includes, snacks & bottled water. Signed waivers required Check the chambers website for an up-to-date Event List! www.SundanceWyoming.com/events SevenJOut tters.com | [email protected] AUGUST Celebrate with us! August 11 - Wednesday Sundance’s Annual “Burnout Wednesday” February 19, 2022 Music in the streets, food, vendors, and the notorious 7th Annual motorcycle burnout competition! Sundance Winter Festival All day entertainment! Burnouts start at 4pm For more information call 307-283-2575 Join in the extreme fun of ski joring SEPTEMBER with horses, or have September 11 - Saturday fun participating in Sundance Beer Festival - 7th Annual the wild horse tube Main Street Sundance - Beer tasting from 4 - 9pm races and so much music and dancing until 10pm. Amazing selection of more! premium craft brews! Foodies, vendors, music and Fun for the whole family with sledding, entertainment! Visit www.SundanceBeerFestival.com or call delicious food vendors and fun drink 307-283-1000 for more information or to become a vendor. specials throughout town. September 19 - Sunday Schedule of events and more Bearlodge Mountain Classic information available closer Mountain bike race through the Bearlodge to the event date at mountains. Courses for all skill levels. www.SundanceWinterFestival.com More information at www.scgmba.org or call 307-283-1000 OCTOBER October 2 - Saturday 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival Fall festivities take place on Main St Sundance. 10am - 2pm. Call 307-283-4020 for more information. October 30 - Saturday Fall Vendor Fair Many vendors to choose from. Shooting Sports Building, Sundance. Contact Te Turbiville 307-257-9677
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30 WWW.S UNDANCEW YOMING.COM October 31 Trick or Treat at the Masonic Lodge Candy, clowns, balloons, refreshments at the Masonic Lodge, Cleveland St. - 5 to 8pm. Contact 208-521-7434. DECEMBER Must present this coupon. Coupon valid 2021 season. December 3 - Friday Annual Festival of Lights Parade Main Street Sundance 5:30pm A beautiful lighted parade illuminates Main Street Sundance! Local events before and after the parade throughout town. More information at www.SundanceWyoming.com or 307-283-1000 FEBRUARY 2022 Your source for power February 19 - Saturday and information. Sundance Winter Festival Sundance, WY Join in the extreme fun of ski joring with horses, or have fun participating in the wild horse tube races and so much more! More information available as the event draws near! Visit www.SundanceWinterFestival.com or call 307-283-1000 for more information or to become a vendor.
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