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VOLUME 2 2019 TALES&TRAILS a guide to the icons & outlaws of sheridan, wy

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wyoming is a The world comes out west expecting to see cowboys driving horses through the streets of downtown; pronghorn butting testament to what heads on windswept bluffs; clouds encircling the towering granite pinnacles of the Bighorn Mountains; and endless people are capable of 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 quilt of Sheridan’s identity, each part and parcel to the Wyoming enough space. experience. What you may not have been expecting when you came way out West was a thriving, historic downtown district, with western allure, hospitality and good graces to spare; a - sam morton 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 DENER 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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LOCAL attractions DISTANCESN FROM SHERIDAN CASPER, WY 149 MILES ̵ w yoming ̵ CODY, WY 148 MILES 1 - HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SHERIDAN 24 YELLOWSTONE NP 204 MILES GRAND TETON NP 275 MILES 2 - KENDRICK PARK 7 BILLINGS, MT 130 MILES 3 - SHERIDAN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS RAPID CITY, SD 250 MILES 4 - THE HISTORIC SHERIDAN INN MOUNT RUSHMORE 270 MILES DENVER, CO 430 MILES 5 - TRAIL END STATE HISTORIC SITE SALT LAKE CITY, UT 553 MILES 6 - SOUTH PARK NATURAL AREA 7 - NORTH PARK NATURAL AREA 8 - BLACK TOOTH PARK 9 - SOLDIER RIDGE TRAIL 10 - EATON’S RANCH 19 11 - THE TOWN OF RANCHESTER 8 4 25 12 - THE TOWN OF DAYTON 9 3 10 13 - BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST « 23 5 OFF THE MAP 22 14 - SHERIDAN COUNTY AIRPORT 2 27 15 - THE BRINTON MUSEUM 26 1 28 30 16 - BIG HORN EQUESTRIAN CENTER 17 - THE POWDER HORN 18 - UCROSS FOUNDATION 19 - SHERIDAN INFORMATION CENTER 20 20 - MOUNT HOPE/MUNICIPAL CEMETERY 21 - THE MILL INN 22 - BLACK TOOTH BREWING CO. 23 - BISON AND ELK PADDOCK OFF THE MAP

24 - FORT MACKENZIE (VA MEDICAL CENTER) « 25 - SHERIDAN COUNTY MUSEUM 6 21 18 26 - THE MINT BAR 27 - KING’S SADDLERY AND DON KING MUSEUM 14 28 - THE WYO THEATER 29 - FORT PHIL KEARNY 30 - DAVINCI’S HORSE OFF THE MAP » 15 16 17 29

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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

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

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The Nelson Inn | 723 N Main St | thenelsoninn.com | 307. 752.6682 • • 5 $175-$185

Sheridan Cottages | 1185 Sugarview Dr | sheridancottages.com | 307. 751.0793 • • 5 $800/week

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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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B&Bs and SPECIALTY LODGING

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

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TONGUE RIVER CANYON Spanning over 1.1 million acres and encompassing 1,200 miles of trails, 30 campgrounds, 10 picnic areas, mountain lodges, and hundreds of miles of waterways, the Bighorn National Forest offers near limitless outdoor recreation activities - from hiking to hunting to camping to 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 South Piney Creek Park Reservoir 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 Red Grade, 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. TWIN BUTTES

12 [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.

EVENING

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 the freshest 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 of the finest views in all of Wyoming. - keep your eyes peeled for elk, deer, cosmology, the history of the frontier, Here you'll experience a little of what moose, and more. and the unforgettable stories of this The Bighorn Mountains have been racers endure during the annual important Indian Wars Battle Site. at the center of the essential Sheridan Bighorn Trail Run. Continue along Highway 14 to Burgess experience for generations. The Junction, and take Highway 14A to mountains boast secluded canyons, Further along scenic Highway 14, up the trailhead for Porcupine Falls; miles of hiking, biking and riding trails, and into the mountains, you’ll come one of the Bighorn’s most beautiful Experience the secret fishing holes, epic climbing lines, to Steamboat Point, one of Sheridan secrets, the falls pour out of a granite and so much more. County’s most recognizable natural wall 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 finally return to Sheridan, 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 bursting at the seams with a hundred sweeping panoramic views of the valley years’ worth of frontier history, outdoor Mountain Discount Sports, the Fly below. and the falls overlook weaves through Shop of the Bighorns, and more. forests, crosses shallow streams, and grit and local insight, you’ll be in a fine position to share Wyoming’s tall tales, AFTERNOON reveals a side of the Bighorns often Jumpstart your day of outdoor unseen. historic gossip and spectacular stories with your friends and family. adventure with a breakfast at the Stop for lunch at one of Sheridan Shabby Shack (the peaches and Finally, end your afternoon of County's fine mountain lodges - you'll More comfortable with a guide? cream French toast are a local pass Arrowhead Lodge first; their exploration at over 10,000 feet with a favorite), or Andi’s Coffee, then drive visit to the historic Medicine Wheel Looking for a speciality activity, like burgers are the perfect fuel for an rock climbing, paddleboarding, out to Highway 14 toward Dayton; adventurous appetite. Bear Lodge and – this ancient ceremonial Indian site the beautiful Town of Dayton is the is still used today for cultural and or kayaking? Contact Sheridan Elk View Inn feature fine pies for those Travel & Tourism for information gateway to the Tongue River Canyon. with a sweet tooth. All three lodges ritualistic events by the Crow and The canyon features a long in-and- Northern Cheyenne. A sunset visit is a on local guides and outfitters, sit in scenic surroundings, and offer multi-day itineraries, and more. out multi-purpose adventure trail, ample opportunity for wildlife viewing surreal experience. swimming and fishing holes, and some sheridanwyoming.org

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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 findFort 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. historic battle reenactment ThunderMountainTours.com CrazyHorseTours.com Experience wy's LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD frontier history 2

HISTORIC INDIAN BATTLEFIELD DAY TRIP FROM SHERIDAN

1)1 CONNOR BATTLEFIELD ROSEBUD 3 HISTORIC SITE BATTLEFIELD

first peoples' Pow Wow 2)2 LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD CONNOR 3)3 ROSEBUD BATTLEFIELD BATTLEFIELD 1

4)4 FORT PHIL KEARNY HISTORIC SITE

5)5 WAGON BOX MONUMENT WAGON BOX BATTLE 5 MONUMENT 4 MUST SEE: American Indian Art FORT PHIL KEARNY at the Brinton Museum. The First Peoples' Pow Wow and Dance, held on the lawn of the Sheridan Inn fetterman massacre fort phil kearny every July during Sheridan WYO Rodeo Week.

18 [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 Veterans Hospital 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; Your next stop is The Brinton companies G and H of the Tenth Built in 1879 by the Rock Creek Stage Museum, located on the 620-acre Cavalry, known as the Buffalo Sheridan’s historic heart beats with the Line, the blacksmith shop, now home Quarter Circle A Ranch in the Town Soldiers, arrived. These soldiers, stories of cowboys, Indians, battle sites, of Big Horn. The museum offers an to the museum, originally satisfied ranching legends, and western outlaws. authentic view into the life of Bradford the needs of travelers on the nearby Prepare for a day of historic immersion Brinton, a Western gentleman and art Bozeman Trail. embrace history with breakfast at PO News & Flagstaff collector who was a patron of many Cafe, a local haunt with over 100 years of the most celebrated 19th and 20th- Afternoon of history, or grab something to go from century Western artists. and culture in the much-loved Java Moon. The Trail End State Historic Site is a The Brinton Ranch House, originally 14,000 sq.-ft. historic Flemish-revival sheridan county Less than an hour from downtown, built in 1892, was expanded in 1927-28 style mansion built and inhabited by near Crow Agency, Montana, is the to accommodate the Brinton’s extensive former Wyoming Governor and U.S. returning from fighting in Cuba and Little Bighorn Battlefield National collections of Indian artifacts, art, Senator John B. Kendrick. Kendrick the Philippines, were reassigned Monument. The site memorializes historic documents, books and over was a successful cattleman when he here for recuperation and retraining. the US Army's 7th Cavalry and the 600 oils, watercolors and sketches by commissioned the house, and he was The campus is open for tours during Lakotas and Cheyennes in one of the American artists including Audubon, only beginning his political career; daylight hours. Please respect the Indian's last armed efforts to preserve Borein, Gollings, Kleiber, Remington when he became governor in 1914 and privacy of patients, residents, and staff. their way of life. and Russell. Lunch at the Brinton a senator three years later, Trail End Buildings are closed to the public. Bistro comes with sublime mountain became his summer home. The house Back in Sheridan County, tour other views and an opportunity to wax was added to the National Register of Evening important Indian Wars battle sites, poetic about the museum's immense Historic Places on February 26, 1970. including Fort Phil Kearney, the collection of artifacts. Set aside an hour for a thorough tour Dine on classic western fare at a Wagon Box Fight, and the Connor of the property and adjescent Kendrick steakhouse, enjoy inventive cuisine Battlefield. The Connor Battlefield, Passing back through Big Horn, take Park. at an atmospheric bistro, experience otherwise known as the site of the some time to visit the community's local food truck culture, and embrace Battle of the Tongue River, is located main street, home to a number of The Historic Sheridan Inn, Sheridan's outstanding culinary scene. at the City Park in the Town of historic properties, including the constructed in 1892, was one of the first Ranchester. beautiful Big Horn Mercantile. hotels in Sheridan. Conceptualized For more on historic attractions and 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 operated 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 is home to legendary craftsfolk whom have built a reputation for quality, function, style, and artistry. Sheridan County's museums, galleries, public art and community art centers present an intimate glimpse at the life of western artists. Take a trip to prehistoric Wyoming with a visit to the T-Rex Natural History Museum or follow the gold rush on an expedition to the Bozeman Trail Museum. Enjoy world-class art and the brinton museum exhibits at the Brinton Museum, Hans Kleiber Studio, and the Sheridan County Museum, 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 king's saddlery artists. MUSEUMS & GALLERieS

BOZEMAN TRAIL MUSEUM Sonja Caywood Studio THE BRINTON MUSEUM 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 SHERIDAN COUNTY MUSEUM FULMER PUBLIC LIBRARY T-REX HISTORY MUSEUM TRAIL END STATE HISTORIC SITE UCROSS ART GALLERY T-Rex Natural History Museum sage community arts trail end state historic site PUBLIC ART COLLECTION

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

Folks come to Sheridan to get cozy with One of Sheridan's best kept secrets is cowboys, and there's no better way the community's deep connection to to experience the icons and outlaws polo. Sheridan County is home to two and frontier legends of Wyoming than major polo venues in the Flying H Polo during WYO Rodeo Week, Sheridan's Club and the Big Horn Equestrian premiere cultural attraction. Center. Polo matches run from June through September and are open to the Rodeo Week features the First Peoples' public. Pow Wow, Rodeo Parade, Boot Kick Off, Pancake Breakfast, street dances, the Rodeo Carnival, World COWBOY UP, partner Championship Indian Relay Races, and four nights of epic PRCA Rodeo Consider a stay at one of Sheridan performances. WYO Rodeo Week takes County's ranches, including iconic place every July; more than 25,000 Eaton's Ranch, the nation's oldest rodeo fans pass through the gates of the working dude ranch. Canyon Ranch, Sheridan County Fairgrounds. offers a sublime western vibe complete with horseback riding, fly fishing, Other annual western events include and hiking. Meanwhile, Sheridan the Sheridan County Rodeo, Bots County's mountain lodges are all Sots Remount, the Leather Crafter's about rustic charm and easy access to Trade Show, Eaton's Horse Drive, the great outdoors. Lastly, the stately the Brinton Leather Show, and Don rental properties at The Powder Horn King Days at the Big Horn Equestrian Golf & Country Club could be your Center. introduction to the glamorous world of competitive polo. Don King Days is a raucous celebration of western life, and includes cowboy Across Sheridan the intrepid traveler polo, black smithing, bronc riding, and may find bits and pieces ofgold rush more. The event, hosted annually over history, Prohibition-era speakeasies, Labor Day Weekend, brings in cowboys the hangouts of Butch Cassidy and the and horsemen from across the Rocky Sundance Kid, Bozeman Trail icons, Mountain region. and other legendary outposts. World Championship Indian Relay Races

30 [04] ICONS & OUTLAWS | sheridanwyoming.org TALES & TRAILS | SHERIDAN your back and the mountains towering above you.

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. Contact Sheridan Travel & Tourism for details.

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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Today we're going to test your mettle. If you're here in the winter, we hope you'll stay for the WYO Winter Rodeo ONE day as a cowboy* (annual, February). Skijoring, a sport where a horse and rider tow a skier D AY 2 along a snowy course marked by jumps *OK, first thing - you need more than migratory birds as you take in the and other obstacles, is the tentpole one day to experience the cowboy beauty and majesty of the mountains. Plan on getting your boots dirty today. event. Are you cowboy enough to way. Plan to spend at least three days You're going to cowboy up for breakfast strap on the skis? The skijoring course immersed in the legend and lore of If you're staying somewhere closer to at Midtown Cafe on Main Street before on Broadway runs between Black local icons and outlaws. You'll be glad town, it's time for breakfast; head to heading out for another day of action. Tooth Brewing Co. and Luminous you did. Main Street Corner Cafe for chicken Brewhouse. fried steak and gravy. Yes, you read that If it's late May, you're in luck; the They say timing is everything, and for correctly. Eaton's Horse Drive is an annual If you're visiting another time of year, the most authentic western experience tradition that captures the head to King's Saddlery to witness the in America, visit Sheridan during Travel south to friendly Johnson masters of rope making and leather WYO Rodeo Week. If you can't be County, and the Hole-in-the-Wall crafting at work, and try tossing a rope here during the WYO, consider an Outlaw Hideout (2.5 hour drive). The icons & outlaws yourself in the Don King Museum. immersive experience like the Bots Hole-in-the-Wall is a colorful and Or book an archery class at Rocky Sots Remount Horse Sale, Don King scenic red sandstone escarpment that Mountain Discount Sports, and let Days, or the Sheridan WYO Winter is rich in legends of outlaw activity still roam this your inner Robin Hood loose. Rodeo (for fans of skijoring, hot cider, from the late 1800s, most notably and frosty mountain peaks). Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch wild country You could spend your afternoon Gang. The "hole" is a gap in the Red enjoying polo in Big Horn, or at a D AY 1 Wall that, legend has it, was used picnic at Kendrick Park; the horse secretly by outlaws to move horses and imagination of the community. Cowboys from Eaton's Ranch drive shoe competitions at Kendrick can get You've booked a stay at one of Sheridan cattle from the area. Even Jesse James fierce. County's legendary ranches or is reported to have spent time here. their herd in from winter grazing areas mountain lodges, and you wake up to Contact Sheridan Travel & Tourism for straight through town - down 5th Street Keep your eye on the community the sound of elk buggling or roosters directions and trail conditions. in front of the Sheridan Inn, across calendar for live country music crowing. Your day as a cowboy is just Main, and out toward the ranch. performances at the WYO Theater, beginning. Spend an hour tossing a Stop in the hamlet of Story on your way If you're a guest at one of the ranches, Trails End Concert Park, and fly line into a stream, cover a bit of back; the Wagon Box Inn maintains it's time to saddle up for the pack trip Luminous Brewhouse. Sheridan ground on horseback, or photograph beautiful cabins and a spectacular of a lifetime. There's nothing like knows how to rock. moose, elk, deer, or dozens of beautiful outdoor restaurant that specializes in prime rib and steak. Hungry yet? riding into the Bighorns with the sun at

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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 in less than a year days on the ranch, bucking broncs, become the most revered outpost for and snow-capped peaks. Sheridan is bespoke women and men's clothing home to a vast spectrum of craftsfolk, in all of Wyoming. Weatherby crafts including world-renowned leather the finest hunting rifles in the world crafters, brewers, metalsmiths, right in our own backyard (no wonder, carpenters, chefs, sculptors, painters when the hunting in the Bighorns and writers – maverick artisans that is so spectacular). Tucker Goss and are often celebrated for their steadfast Trevor Clark have kickstarted their belief in the relevance of craft in a fabrication and metalwork business in world where design and aesthetic are the old Sheridan Iron Works facility, increasingly influenced by technology, and honor traditional methods and media, and instant distribution. techniques of age-old blacksmiths (in their craft-forward methods). The local food truck scene is booming, CRAFT IS KING with outfits likeBonafide , WYO Thai, Wicked Smoke, Hetty's Pizza, the Burger Wagon, Big Horn Catering, When most folk think craft, they think and El Rodeo conjuring culinary of beer, wine, and spirits - and so it wizardry daily. follows that Sheridan is home to three breweries, a distillery, a winery, and See what we're saying? Sheridan a namesake brew that was recently County is one seriously crafty place. reintroduced to the world (thank you, There's a good chance that when Sheridan Beer Co.). But Sheridan you walk around downtown, the County is more than an ale tale - hat on that guy's head, the beautiful we're home to culinary hotspots like dress that lady is wearing, and the Cottonwood Kitchen + Home and beer those friendly folk are drinking Verdello; both host engaging cooking were all hand-crafted right here in luminous Brewhouse classes and regular tastings. Sheridan, Wyoming, USA.

Sheridan Tent & Awning cottonwood kitchen + home

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Smith Alley Brewing’s public house opened to great fanfare in January 2019. Family-friendly and focused on handcrafted 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 craft culture where craft is king is at the core of The Tooth Will Prevail flawless finish work. A visit to his and craft cocktails inspired by more showroom is an opportunity to glimpse than 100 years of local family lore. sheridan's identity Black Tooth Brewing has garnered beautiful pendants, buckles, and other critical acclaim since it opened in 2010. pieces of art. USA Grown, WYO Cellared know that you can’t live without a Banners from national competitions Reuben spring roll until you try one, hang throughout the tap room, and Big Horn Design’s flagshipSurf 307 Wines celebrate the life and and the road to gastro bliss is paved you would be hard pressed to find a bar Wyoming brand is known across the times of legendary horse trainer Buck with braised short ribs (milk-braised, or restaurant within a hundred miles nation for its bold, singular Wyoming Brannaman, “Longmire” author Craig bone in bison ribs, that is). Clever that isn’t serving at least one BTB brew. aesthetic. Johnson, bronc rider and recording cocktails and scratch-made desserts Black Tooth has become one of the artist Chris LeDoux, as well as the round out the experience. largest breweries in Wyoming, growth Since 1909, Sheridan Tent & Awning icons of Wyoming itself, including spurred by a fundamental dedication has been designing and manufacturing the Grand Tetons, Devils Tower, Western Hospitality to producing top-quality beer with the canvas tents, wall tents, outfitter tents, and the Flaming Gorge. 307 operates finest possible ingredients. hunting tents and cowboy range tents. The Vault, a tasting room located in a The Mint Bar opened in 1907; even For hunting enthusiasts, glamping historic bank building on Main Street. Prohibition, enacted in 1919, couldn’t the Kings of the West or family camping, it's hard to beat a stem the flow of liquid courage, as a sturdy canvas tent made in the USA. true Brew Enlightenment speakeasy was kept running out back For a full appreciation for the until the end of the Congressional dry American Cowboy and his craft, visit the Spirit of the West One of the finest brewery secrets in the spell in 1933. The bar was remodeled King’s Saddlery. Master leathercrafters American West, Luminous Brewhouse shortly after its official reopening and are frequently sighted in the workshop; The original Kolts Fine Spirits, is a purveyor of malty gold that has has remained relatively unchanged watch them put the finishing touches established in 2001, released the carved out a niche as a bespoke brewer since the 1940s. on a one-of-a-kind saddle, or a handcrafted Koltiska Original of unique beers. The Luminous handcrafted piece of custom cowboy Liqueur, followed by KO 90, each taproom is always rocking with live the Artist in All of Us kit. an embodiment of the spirit of the music and is frequently charged by American West. In early 2016 Kolts special event energy, and features a Local artists who have found a national Tom Balding’s Bits and Spurs are Fine Sprits became the Koltiska dazzling array of brews, sure to please audience include Sonja Caywood, considered staple pieces of Sheridan’s Distillery, and the company opened suds-o-philes and craft newbs alike. Joel Ostlind, and David McDougall; western experience - he’s known for a production facility and tasting room David's bison portraits are available at design innovation, precision and that offers old favorites, new products, the Painted Skull Studio.

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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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Historic Downtown Sheridan is the The Union; Mars Black Box Theater beating heart of Sheridan County - the at the WYO; and the Bighorn Design cultural core, center of commerce, icon and Bison Union expansion at Main of identity, and Wyoming's Emerald Street and Grinnell Plaza. City. Downtown hosts major events that Sheridan's old west bones have fused draw thousands of locals and visitors, perfectly with new west sensibilities including the 3rd Thursday Street to present visitors a truly authentic Festivals (June through September), American experience. Browse shops the weekly Farmer's Market on and galleries, unwind at cafes and Grinnell, WYO Rodeo Week brewpubs, dine at an innovative gastro festivities, the WYO Winter Rodeo pub or grab a quick bite at a food truck, skijoring races on Broadway, the Karz book a fly tying class or become a Hot Rod Run, Celebrate the Arts, the leather crafting master - opportunities Absaroka Car Show, the Christmas for engagement are near limitless. And Stroll, and much more. when you simply can't pack another activity into your day, spend the night While "Celebrate the Arts" is an annual at one of our beautiful historic hotels. spring event, you can experience historic downtown Sheridan

public art on every corner thanks to Historic Downtown Sheridan Among downtown's unique buildings are a number of structures listed on the the Sheridan Public Arts Committee; National Register of Historic Places, there are more than 60 sculptures including the American Foursquare downtown, including "Bird Woman," Robinson-Smith House, built in 1909; by RV Greeves, and "Bigger Flies for St. Peter's Episcopal Church, built Tired Eyes," by Jerold Smiley. in the Gothic Revival Style in 1912; the Classical Revival and Beaux-Arts For a full list and details on downtown County Courthouse, built from 1904- events, visit sheridanwyoming.org 1905; the Railroad Historic District, Green space is never far afield when with 110 contributing buildings; and you're downtown - Whitney Commons the Sheridan Inn, declared a National is an interactive park located in the Historic Landmark in 1964. In total, center of Sheridan at 320 West Alger. Sheridan County features 27 properties Whitney Commons hosts numerous listed on the National Register, as well community events, including the Suds as two National Historic Landmarks N Spurs Brewfest, and the October (Sheridan Inn and Medicine Wheel). Link, Partners in Pink Run/Walk. The evening brings an opportunity to Kendrick Park is also nearby, and hosts photograph Main Street's iconic neon the WYO Rodeo Boot Kick Off, as well signs; don't miss The Mint, Rainbow as Concerts in the Park on Tuesdays in Bar, Wyoming Rib & Chop House, the July and August. Kendrick features the WYO Theater, and Best Out West. Kendrick Pool, bison and elk paddock, New or newly renovated properties Scoops Ice Cream Stand, playgrounds, include Smith Alley's tap room and and much more. public house; the Cowboy Creamery; We wish we could mention all of the the Montgomery Ward Building, downtown activities and attractions home to SAGE Community Arts and faces of sheridan, clockwise: here - for more, visit us online. No Name Bar; Pow Wow; Bonafide; birch restaurant; cowboy creamery; frackelton's; Whitney Rink at the M&M's Center; sheridan bicycle co. 42 [06] DOWNTOWN SHERIDAN | sheridanwyoming.org TALES & TRAILS | SHERIDAN

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. #w orkinglikeadog australian shepherd. 90% of the time, Local Nuggets & Tall Tales are correct all of the time.

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Winter and Wyoming equal epic adventure. Sheridan County is home to three mountain lodges, the legendary Eaton’s Ranch, and numerous hotels offering sensational winter programs.

With more than 218 miles of groomed winter trails, the Bighorns are an outdoor paradise for snowmobile enthusiasts, x-country + backcountry skiers, ice climbers, snowshoers, fat bikers and folks on the hunt for that perfect instagram moment. #VisitSheridan

Stoke your fire in Sheridan and embrace the season as the community celebrates the Sheridan WYO Winter Rodeo (February). Photograph elk and bison under coats of snow at Kendrick Park, or hop on a sled and take a ride down Linden Hill. Tongue River Canyon, just outside Dayton, is a spectacular winter fly fishing destination (you'll have the mountains to yourself), while x-country skiing is a popular activity at well-groomed Cutler Hill Trails and Sibley Lake. Winter recreation opportunities are unlimited in Sheridan County - and so are destinations to après ski. WINTER WONDERLAND

The truly wild at heart begin each new year with the Polar Bear Plunge at Lake DeSmet. Yes, it's colder than it looks. The annual Christmas Stroll, presented by the Chamber of Commerce, is all about those holiday feels (November), while the Wild West Wine Fest, presented by the Downtown Sheridan Association, is your opportunity to sample fine wine, spirits and ale from Sheridan and beyond (March).

Elk View Inn, Arrowhead Lodge and Bear Lodge Resort offer guided snowmobile tours, x-country skiing expeditions, ice fishing trips, and outdoor gear rentals.

The Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area re-opened to alpine skiers in 2018; Antelope Butte hosts numerous events, races, and festivals throughout the year.

Eaton’s Ranch offers a unique winter program. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of winter at the base of Wolf Creek Canyon, explore the great outdoors, relax by the fire in historic cabins, and dine in true Western style in one of the most storied lodges in Wyoming. kendrick park bison cutler hill trails

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December 10, 2019 marks the 150th outlaws, storytellers and mavericks who anniversary of women’s suffrage in the make Sheridan their home. Each month Equality State, and we hope you will join we will feature an artist, innovator, us in celebrating the sesquicentennial pioneer or personality with ties to of the landmark territorial legislative Sheridan and roots in Wyoming. Our decision. In 1869, Wyoming passed the program includes a video series, essays, first law in United States history granting podcasts, stories and more. Join us in women the right to vote and the right to celebrating all the Women of Sheridan, hold public office, a historic milestone Wyo. that came more than 50 years before the ratification of the 19th amendment to the WYLD WEST is a bi-weekly podcast US Constitution. about the icons and outlaws of Sheridan, Wyoming. Hosts Shawn Parker and Justin Stroup the women of bring to life the hidden history, tentpole events, charming characters and tall sheridan, wyo. tales of the legendary mountain town steeped in a century of frontier history.

The State of Wyoming and the Relying on absolutely zero experience Wyoming Office of Tourism will as podcasters or radio personalities, mark the anniversary with activities, Shawn and Justin bring a raw, upbeat, events, retreats and must-visit historic positive vibe to all things weird, destinations that commemorate the western and Wyoming. spirit of Wyoming as the first frontier for American women. Subscribe to WYLD WEST on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, or Throughout the year, Sheridan Travel wherever you stream your podcasts. & Tourism will pay tribute to the icons, Sandra Wallop Sonja Caywood

Sarah Sample Kristen Czaban

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The 90th Sheridan WYO Rodeo kicks town. The thread that binds of all of off July 7th, 2020, and brings to town these people, the singular sentiment four nights of spectacular PRCA that encourages them to volunteer their sanctioned events featuring the world’s time to organize the event or to put top cowboys and cowgirls. In addition their bodies on the line in the arena, is to the rodeo performances and a love for their community. morning slack competitions, Rodeo Week includes the First Peoples’ Pow Visitors – tourists, folk coming home Wow, World Champion Indian Relay for the week, and those just passing Races, parade, street dances, Boot Kick- through - they sense this when they Off, carnival, pancake breakfast, Beds visit Sheridan. My staff meets with Along the Bighorns races, Sneakers hundreds of these visitors during & Spurs Run, and more. For those Rodeo Week, and they often hear of counting along at home, that’s 90 how people are stunned to see what the years of pomp, pageantry, red-blooded community does as a whole to welcome Americana, thrilling athletic feats, and the world to Sheridan, Wyoming. The tremendous displays of hometown same goes for the media we host every pride.

But the truth about the WYO Rodeo year – in 2018, we had guests from is that it’s not about rodeo at all. WYO C-SPAN, Outside Magazine, National Rodeo Week is really about culture, Public Radio, Ride TV, and numerous history, pride, family, and the enduring other outlets in town to experience the legacy of Sheridan County’s finest men WYO. They’re blown away with the and women. That the WYO continues rodeo experience, the beauty of the to grow, year after year, both in number mountains (one reporter told me that of spectators it attracts as well as in the he took over 700 photos of a moose number of athletes and participants, near Bear Lodge), the buzz of our is a testament to the drawing power of historic downtown, and the friendly, Wyoming’s history and heritage. welcoming nature of our local people. And what’s never lost is that sterling I have the unique honor of seeing the sense of local pride that bubbles to WYO Rodeo from the inside and the the surface every July. It may manifest outside every year. I am fortunate to in what we wear – I do indeed don a glimpse behind the scenes at the work cowboy hat for one week a year – or put in by the WYO Rodeo Board and its how we celebrate, but what remains substantial force of volunteers; I get to the same for every resident of Sheridan meet barrel racers and bronc riders and is the pride we wear, like a badge of rodeo clowns when we put together honor, upon all our sleeves. promotional material and advertising campaigns; and I get to see how the Be safe, have fun, and Get WYO’d. City and the County work through the Shawn Parker logistical challenges of an event that Executive Director, doubles the population of our small Sheridan Travel & Tourism

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Best Place to Live FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF EVENTS, 2019 CALENDAR PLEASE VISIT sheridanwyoming.org Like an Old West

Cowboy JANUARY JULY (CONT'D) 1>> Polar Bear Plunge 10-13>> 89th Sheridan WYO Rodeo Top Ten True - true west magazine 2019 1>> National First Day Hike 12>> First People’s Pow Wow 16-18>> Brinton Summer Art Camp Western TownS FEBRUARY 18>> 3rd Thursday Street Festival - true west magazine 2018 10>> Classic Westerns at the WYO 19>> Mega Monster Truck Tour 22-24>> Sheridan WYO Winter Rodeo 19-21>> Antelope Butte Summer Fest 27>> Bighorn Rendezvous Art Show MARCH 27>> Tournament of Knights The West’s Best Main Streets, 1>> Wild West Wine Fest 29>> Sheridan County Fair 8-9>> Home and Garden Show Runner Up 8-9>> Ballet Jörgen & Billings Symphony AUGUST 10>> Absaroka Car Show - sunse t magazine featured in APRIL 10-11>> Bike MS Wyoming 1>> Trail End Historic Site opens 9-11>> Sheridan County Rodeo 1,000 Places to 1>> Ft. Phil Kearny opens 15>> 3rd Thursday Street Festival 4-6>> King Lear at the WCA 24>> Suds n’ Spurs Brewfest See in the UNITED 11>> Sheridan College Symphony 24-25>> Sheridan Elks Youth Rodeo 23> Banff Mountain Film Fest 30>> Blacksmithing Championships STATES and Canada Best Wyoming 25-29>> Celebrate the Arts SEPTEMBER Before You Die Attraction, MAY 1-2>> Don King Days 1>> County Museum opens 7-8>> Balloon the Bighorns - patricia schultz, author 3rd Place 3-4>> Snickers Big Horn Soccer Cup 6-7>> Born in a Barn 11>> Big Goose Gallop & Grind 15>> Wolf Creek Wrangle at Eaton's Ranch - usa today 10 best 2017 11>> The Brinton Leather Show 9>> 3rd Thursday Street Festival 17-19>> Rocky Mountain Leather Show 28>> Oktoberfest 26>> Eaton’s Horse Drive 25 Happiest Small OCTOBER JUNE 4-6>> Sheridan WYO Film Festival Towns in America 1-3>> Hoop Jam 3-on-3 Basketball 4-6>> Biketoberfest 1>> Bots Sots Remount Horse Sale 5>> Full Moon Fort - country living 2017 1>> Dead Swede Hundo 19>> WYO Theater Gala 5>> Start of Polo Season 13-15>> Bighorn Mountain Trail Run NOVEMBER 20>> 3rd Thursday Street Festival 9>> Behind the Picket Fence 20>> SAGE Photography Show 29>> Christmas Stroll 21-23>> Bighorn Crawlers Summer Safari 30-2>> Trail End Holiday Open House Best Place to Raise an Outdoor 27>> Dark Horse Consort at WCA 29>> Bighorn Mountain Brewfest DECEMBER Family, Runner Up 14-15>> Rocky Mtn. Discount Sports Open Archery Shoot - elevation outdoors 2016 JULY 4>> Equestrian Center Fireworks 28>> Big Horn Christmas Bird Count 6>> Karz Hot Rod Run 31>> Bighorn Rush Sled Dog Challenge

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