#1 WESTERN EXPERIENCE PHOTO CONTEST
Looking back to enjoy your authentic western memories made while visiting us, only enhances one's experience! And we want to help you, your family and friends to enjoy your experience first hand through your very own photo feature . . .
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How did you enjoy your experience in to Sheridan, Wyoming? Was it your first or a return trip to the #1 Western Town in America?
Enjoy seeing your photos featured on the #1 tourism website at http://sheridanwyoming.org/gallery/ . . . Sheridan Travel and Tourism's new Photo Gallery is now available for use by visitors and locals alike! Submit your favorite photos with your contact information on the Photo Gallery form, AND compete for the winner's prizes associated with our quarterly contest for the West at its Best – Sheridan Wyoming canvas bag and colorful pin, as well as the #1 Western Town in America badge and picturesque Embrace the West postcard!
The Gallery launch features the ability for people to upload photos of the Sheridan area for inclusion into the gallery. Photos uploaded will be reviewed before going live to ensure they are applicable and appropriate for the site. Photos will then be placed into one of four albums: The Town, Mountains, Historical or Activities.
Once the picture has been approved, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with a link to your photo, should you supply an email address when you upload your photo. And you would then be able to share the link with family, friends and business associates to enjoy your work as displayed on the official tourism website.
Also new this summer is our sites and activities brochure with map and touring maps for our guests traveling over the road, via motor cycle and vehicle. Take a moment to see what you missed, and what you want to include in your next travels our way . . .
We look forward to featuring photos from the community, family, friends and visitors to the West at its Best!.
Oldest Vaudeville Theater Gears Up
Special live performance events abound at the WYO Theater in Sheridan during the 2008 - 09 season, including many returning artists; local talent and children's educational & family series.
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The WYO Theater provides entertainment with a vast spectrum of performers across the globe. Located in Sheridan's historic downtown district, the theater offers live performances and a variety of shows. . . something to make you laugh, sing, warm your heart or take your breath away.
Throughout the years the theater underwent changes in name, de'cor or use, and has always remained an integral part of the community of Sheridan. When the dream became reality in 1989, the newly renovated art deco WYO Theater opened its doors to once again serve the residents of the community as the oldest operating Vaudeville Theater in Wyoming.
For details on the following performances visit the WYO Theater at www.wyotheater.com or 42 N. Main in Sheridan or call 307-672-9083
Thursday, October 2, 2008 - Tall Stories: The GruffaloTuesday, October 7, 2008 - MomixSaturday, October 18, 2008 - WYO Theater Benefit Gala: Crazy For YouOctober 23-26, 2008 - Crazy For You Encore PerformancesFriday, November 7, 2008 - Alasdair Fraser and Natalie HaasFriday, November 14, 2008 - Davide CabassiWednesday, November 19, 2008 - Two Beans Production: Jack Sprat Low Fat World TourFriday, November 28, 2008 - Ski Movie: Children of WinterDecember 6-7, 2008 - David Taylor Dance Theatre: The NutcrackerJanuary 24-25, 2009 - The Bar J WranglersFriday, January 30, 2009 - Soul Street Dance Co.Thursday, February 5, 2009 - Edgar Meyer and Mike MarshallSaturday, February 14, 2009 - Romanza Valentine's DayTuesday, February 17, 2009 - Roseneath Theatre: Spirit HorseSaturday, February 21, 2009 - The Vienna Boys ChoirFriday, February 27, 2009 - Paul TaylorSaturday, March 7, 2009 - John HammondTuesday, March 17, 2009 - Boys of the LoughFriday, March 20, 2009 - Let's Go Science ShowTuesday, April 7, 2009 - Signstage On-Tour: Dr. DolittleApril 16-19, 2009 - Civc Theater Guild Co-ProductionSaturday, May 2, 2009 - Wyoming Plays the WYO
MAJESTY AND WILDLIFE - BIG HORN MOUNTAINS
Relax and enjoy this wonderful place . . . The nearby majestic Big Horn Mountains offer a year-round paradise for outdoor adventurers, ranging from blue ribbon fishing to wildlife and flora viewing! Or catch a hunting season in these golden hills . . .
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Sheridan is conveniently located in the foothills of the Big Horns where Scenic By-ways 14 and 14A meander through the Mountains, providing vehicle turnouts to relax, enjoy abundant wildlife - for photography or hunting, as well as world-class views. Highway 14 beckons you into beautiful Shell Canyon with must-stops at the cascading falls and self-guided nature paths. Highway 14A, accessible from May through October, provides incredible views, enlivened by moose in the wild and access to the sacred Medicine Wheel.
Anglers Paradise - With 106 million acres of Bighorn National Forest encompassing 180,000 acres of wilderness, encounter tranquil, secluded streams and some of the finest fishing around. Those wild waters, along with trophy reservoirs and private streams and ponds, provide ample opportunity to test your mettle against a variety of trout. Maybe cast the broad Tongue River or the mighty Big Horn, just a few miles away.
Anglers have diverse opportunities while fishing northeast Wyoming. Game fish species vary from northern pike and walleye in reservoirs to golden trout and grayling in the Bighorn Mountain lakes. The lowland lakes and ponds are in excellent shape and reservoirs, such as Lake DeSmet, provide excellent fishing opportunities. With the ‘urban’ ponds (Sheridan Fairgrounds, Mavrakis Pond) providing great trout fishing opportunities for beginning and experienced anglers alike, especially families.
The high mountain alpine lakes in the Bighorns should produce some quality angling with stocking programs, in conjunction with wild fisheries, creating good trout populations in the more popular lakes. Cutthroat trout are the most common species stocked, but there are a diverse array of opportunities for brown, rainbow, golden and brook trout, as well as grayling, lake trout and splake. 
Prized Hunting Grounds - And the new and return hunters to the region are welcomed into a hunting abundance! The Sheridan area is the last most prized hunting grounds of the native American, with this long and rich tradition of hunting and boasts an abundance and diversity of big game, while comprised of public and private lands which are both integral to maintaining the myriad of wildlife species for which we are known.
Hunter information stations are available again in Sheridan this fall during peak-use days to answer questions about specific hunt areas, in include the following species: Adult mule deer, White-tailed deer, Elk, Moose, Antelope, and black bear; Birds – pheasants, gray partridge, sharp-tailed grouse and sage grouse, blue grouse, turkeys.
Walk-in access areas continue to gain in popularity in northeast Wyoming. These hunting and fishing areas are identified with signs, and can be located by using maps found in an atlas, which is available at the regional office and license agents. Separate areas have specific species for hunting so be sure to check the atlas for those species and possible changes from last season.
Many hunting opportunities are on private land so hunters should plan for access of private land by arranging for permission with private landowners for access to hunt or fish or travel through private property before purchasing a license. To make these arrangements, or for answers to questions concerning your experience in our region contact the Sheridan Regional Office at 307- 672-7418 or 1-800-331-9834 within Wyoming. Also to view the interesting wildlife displays, stop by the visitors center at the Regional Office, located East of exit 23 on I-90.
GOLF WITH THE WILD LIFE!
At play in Wyoming’s Golf Capital with deer, antelope and 81 holes of world-class golf
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Nestled in the arms of the Big Horn Mountains lies Wyoming's Golf capital, Sheridan - The West at its Best! Rich in western history, this fine and friendly locale lies central to four of the state's finest golf courses -- all within a 35 mile radius of this warm and bustling community.Tee off at The Powder Horn, offering a 27-hole championship course which is rated in GolfWeek's top 100. Every measure was taken to preserve the natural beauty surrounding the Powder Horn. The Mountain Nine features a replica of the famous Swilcan Burn Bridge at St. Andrews, along with the open rolling terrain found on a Scottish links course, with large greens and 30 sizeable sand bunkers. The Stag Nine features target golf with an Old West flavor, waterside holes and a natural routing. Rounding out the course's 27 holes is the Eagle Nine, featuring surprising length and creative shot making opportunities, within a mix of meadow and creekside terrain. In addition to championship golf, The Powder Horn's master plan consists of 700 home and patio home sites on just over 900 acres of land.
The Kendrick Golf Course, established in 1935, a course of premiere beauty, located 3 miles out of town, is flanked on the west by the Big Horn Mountains. Kendrick has the distinction of being rated in the top 5 courses in the State of Wyoming by Golf Digest magazine. With 18 holes, 6,800 yards and a par of 72, this course offers premiere golf and practice facilities for every part of your game. Kendrick has a fully-stocked pro shop and full-service restaurant. Private lessons are available from a PGA golf instructor for groups, individuals and for all levels of play. This course offers some of the lowest rates in the region and tournaments for every player.Located within the city limits, Sheridan Country Club, offers nine greens with separate tee boxes for 18 hole play. Big Horn Mountain vistas are viewed from every hole. A fully stocked pro shop fills out the amenities of this reasonably-priced course.
Located in Johnson County just miles down the road is a the Buffalo Golf Club. Fun to play, this complete facility is set at the base of the Big Horns with mature, tree-lined fairways. This course offers lots of up and down play with duplication of par beginning at the twelfth hole.
Besides fantastic and reasonably-priced golf, historic Sheridan provides ample entertainment through specialty shopping, excellent restaurants, cultural opportunities including rodeo and performances at the WYO Theater. Museums, battlesites, historic homes round out every visitor's experience. Recreational activities for every outdoor enthusiast are unlimited in the Bighorn National Forest. Enjoy polo every Sunday throughout the summer months.
Sheridan is located only 130 miles south of Billings, Montana and midway between the Black Hills and Yellowstone on I-90. For additional information about our courses, golf packages, or for visitor information, visit www.sheridanwyoming.org or contact the Sheridan Travel and Tourism at I-90 & East 5th Street, Exit 23 or 888.596.6787.
BIGGEST NAMES IN POLO RETURN
Some of the biggest names in polo return to Flying H Ranch for 16 – 20 goal polo as a continuation of the NAPL polo season in the US. American greats Owen Rhinhart and Julio Arellano join fellow professional polo stars Nacho Astrada and Sanitago Trots. NAPL goal scorer of the year Julio returns to play in the US following the last three months playing high goal polo in England. Undeterred, the Flying H team is ready for action with 6 – 8 teams playing in the next 6 weeks of polo.
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More spectators than ever before look set to make polo a regular part of their weekly recreation schedules. Polo players from the Bendabout team and Flying H staff took to the streets on July 11 as part of the Big Horn Summer Parade and handed out over 2,000 flyers to the crowds thronging the streets. One of over 100 floats in the parade, the Flying H team were thrilled to be a part of the spectacle. Commenting on the parade, and especially the polo float, Jackie Walters from Sheridan, WY said: “it is such a treat to have this level of polo played right here on our doorstep. We take family and friends to enjoy a great day out – perfect for entertaining”.
Highlights of the season include the NAPL Skeeter Johnston Memorial Cup & The Flying H Cup, which are being played in the last two weeks of August. Six teams are expected to play for the closely fought trophy, some of which are Bendabout, Mt. Brilliant & Isla Carroll. This season the Club welcomes the following sponsors and special events: Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum, BHJ Centry 21, Big Horn Beverage, Bozeman Trail Gallery, Bozeman Watch Co, Canyon Ranch Guide Shack, DA Davidson, Davis & Cannon, Downtown Sheridan Association, HF Bar Ranch, Heartland Kubota, Kings Saddlery, Mirr Ranch Group, Oliver's Bar & Grill, Palm Beach Equine Clinic, Perks Hospital, The Power Horn Golf Community,
The Flying H Polo Club was created in 2005 specifically for high goal polo. Located in Big Horn, just outside Sheridan, Wyoming, Flying H Polo Club has four new fields and barns that can accommodate over 100 horses.
Big Horn, Wyoming is well known for its history of quality cattle ranches, outstanding horse breeding and raising operations and for its continuous support of polo. Polo has been played in Big Horn since 1898. With a population of just 217 people Big Horn is a small town just outside Sheridan.
One of Wyoming’s historical and cultural jewels, Sheridan is a place where Western history and dramatic mountains meet New West comfort with the serenity of wide-open spaces. Picturesque, Historic & Vibrant. A pocket of world-class culture wrapped up in hometown hospitality and authentic real west charm. You can have it all, unlimited, easy to access recreation in the still-pristine Big Horn Mountains. Accommodations include one of the most prestige Golf Communities, The Power Horn, as well as, many locally owned, and national chain, and historical hotels/motels.
For further information on playing polo at the Flying H Polo Club, call Polo Manager: Jimmy Newman 561-202-5185. www.flyinghpolo.com. The NAPL season at Flying H Polo Club is played in August. For updated match information, please visit www.northamericanpololeague.com.
Opening Day Matches for the July – August 2008 Season
DELIGHT YOUR SENSES AT THE BIG WEST ARTS FESTIVAL!
Big West Arts Festival to bring artists nationwide to Sheridan. . . August 2nd and 3rd the Sheridan College campus becomes a metropolis of culinary, visual and performing art as the third annual Big West Arts Festival unites artists to showcase their diverse and vibrant talent.
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This festival will delight the senses as the canopied campus becomes a stage for exciting artwork, fun children activities, delicious fine culinary faire and lively entertainment for the two days in the #1 Western Town in America. The juried event takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 2nd and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 3rd and features the work of 50 selected visual artists' booths, six teams of welders in the welding rodeo, and over 20 hours of live musical performances.
The event is free to the public, who are invited to come view the artwork, get a taste of culinary specialties and enjoy live musical and dance entertainment.
"It's really a positive thing for Sheridan College to show our support for art by hosting the Big West Arts Festival," President of Sheridan College Dr. Kevin Drumm said. "Sheridan College is invested in all aspects of art, and this event is our way of bringing together local and national artists in an entertaining and active setting." Drumm hopes to see the Big West Arts Festival grow into one of the premier annual arts shows in the west. Those who are interested in learning more about the event or artists interested in submitting an application for admission into the Big West Arts Festival, or visit the Big West Arts Festival web site at: www.bigwestartsfestival.com or contact Rod Dugal at 674-6446, ext. 3508, or Danna Hildebrand at 674-6446, ext. 3004.
TWO CLUBS AND NINE PLAYING FIELDS
Stamp divots, bring a picnic, enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, and watch the action matching talented athletes and animals from around the country – both horse and rider making the fast-paced game entertaining from start to finish.
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Two clubs and nine playing fields ensure that polo is played somewhere in the county at least three days a week in June and from July through Labor Day, every day except Monday. The game has been played in the shadow of the Big Horns since the 1890s, when ranching brothers William and Malcolm Moncrieffe, scions of Scottish nobility, introduced the game to their cowhands. The Big Horn Events Center features polo every Sunday throughout the summer months, fielding teams from the Big Horn Polo Club, the oldest polo club west of the Mississippi.
For more information contact: Big Horn Events Center, Leslie Olsen at 307-673-0454 or or Charlie Jorgenson 307-674-8687
July:
| 6 | 1PM | Holiday Inn Cup |
| 3PM | D.A. Davidson Cup | |
| 13 | 1PM | Eaton Cup |
| 3PM | WYO Rodeo Cup | |
| 20 | 1PM | Sheridan Physical Therapy Cup |
| 3PM | Ducks Unlimited Cup | |
| 27 | 1PM | Photo Imaging Center Cup |
| 3PM | Michelob Cup – Dog and Cat Shelter Benefit |
August:
| 3 | 1PM | BHJ Cup |
| 3PM | Pass Creek Foundation Cup | |
| 10 | 1PM | CHAPS Cup |
| 3PM | Connell Cup | |
| 17 | 1PM | Paul Nicholson Memorial |
| 3PM | Coca Cola Cup | |
| 24 | 1PM | Polaris Cup |
| 3PM | Montaylor Cup |
September:
August 31 - September 1 TBA Don King Days
Flying H Polo Club offers games every Saturday throughout the summer with preliminaries held on Thursday's prior to the games. Featuring "high-goal" polo games. Bring your chairs or blankets for sitting on the grass or in the back of pickup and enjoy an afternoon of polo.For more information contact: The Flying H Polo Club at 307-674-9447 or info@flyinghpolo.com
Preliminary Matches every Thursdays from July 24th to August 28th 1 & 3 PM
July:
| 26 | 1PM | Cloud Peak Cup |
| 3PM | Bob Tate Memorial |
August:
| 2 | 1PM | HF Bar Cup |
| 3PM | Bradford Brinton Cup | |
| 5 | 5PM | Archie MacCarty Memorial, Kids Game |
| 9 | 1PM | Olivers Cup |
| 3PM | Oliver Wallop Memorial Cup | |
| 16 | 1PM | Gallatin Cup |
| 3PM | Spear Ranch Cup | |
| 17 | 4:30PM | Goose Creek Benefit Cup |
| 23 | 1PM | Meade Creek Cup |
| 3PM | Skeeter Johnston Memorial, Sportsmanship Cup | |
| 30 | 1PM | Bozeman Trail Cup |
| 3PM | Flying H Cup |
SHERIDAN WYO RODEO - THREE TIME
When’s a good time to visit Sheridan? Anytime, of course, but especially during the Sheridan WYO Rodeo - the Mountain States Circuit three time “Cowboy’s Choice” rodeo, and the area's biggest attraction of the year.
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Held every year in July, 2008 Rodeo Week begins Saturday evening, July 5th, with Dierks Bentley in Concert. This is the second year the Sheridan WYO Rodeo has played host to a major recording artist and with the success that was met initially, concerts of this magnitude are sure to be a mainstay of Rodeo Week. Next on the agenda is the Boot Kickoff at Kendrick Park on Tuesday evening. Bring your lawn chair, blanket or just sit on the grass and enjoy local “kickers” launching their boots in the air. Winners are determined by the longest distance their boot is kicked down the designated field. The evening continues with a Concert in the Park. Enjoy music, conversation, food and fun.
Wednesday morning, July 9th, watch rodeo events free of charge at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. Slack starts at 7:00 am with tie-down roping, steer wrestling and team roping. The Bobby King Memorial Team Roping follows the slack events. This roping was created in honor of Bobby King, a local cowboy and mentor to anyone who ever held a rope.
Wednesday continues with the WYO Rodeo Golf Tournament, a 9-hole scramble for all levels of golfers. Held at the Sheridan Country Club, the proceeds benefit continuing education of Sheridan County youth. The carnival opens at the fairgrounds Wednesday evening and continues throughout Rodeo Week.
Thursday morning, enjoy more rodeo with the steer roping slack starting at 7:00 am at the fairgrounds. Thursday evening get ready for some of the best and wildest rodeo action you’ll ever see. The first of three Sheridan WYO Rodeo nightly performances begins with the cannon’s roar signaling the start at precisely 7:00 p.m. The World Champion Indian Relay Race showcases some of the best horses and horsemen in the world competing against each other in a grueling horse race. The jockeys must exchange new mounts three times, their horses running the ½ mile track at breath-taking speed.
Non-stop rodeo action continues with bareback riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, steer roping and the rodeo fan’s favorite – bull riding! If you haven’t purchased your rodeo tickets yet, run down to the Wyo Theater on Main Street and get them. Ask for “Chute Side” tickets, and you’ll be able to watch the cowboys and cowgirls from some of the best seats in the house!
Don't miss “Parade Day” at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo. Starting at 6:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, there are also the Sneakers and Spurs Rodeo Run, a duck race and a bed race! If ever the town of Sheridan doubles in size, it’s on Parade Day. Old, tall, young or small, you’ll find the whole town meets on Main Street to watch one of the best parades in the country.
Friday and Saturday evening, rodeo continues with as much wild and exciting action as ever. With over $200,000 in prize money, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo attracts the best cowboys and cowgirls in the world vying for the top spot (and prize money) in each of the nine rodeo events. Thanks to the continuing and generous support of the many volunteers, sponsors and rodeo fans, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo is ranked #43 (out of over 600) in the line up of the world’s best rodeos, climbing 9 notches up the elite rodeo list since last year. With goals set high, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo will continue to grow and prosper in years to come.
Wind down on Sunday at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Tailgate Party at the Big Horn Events Center in nearby beautiful Big Horn, Wyoming. Relaxation starts at 11:00 am with the first of two polo matches. You’ll also witness the crowning of the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Queen, brought back to be part of the rodeo activities after a 27-year hiatus. Bring your pickup, drop the tailgate and enjoy the festivities!
SHERDIAN WYO RODEO
From the first boot kicked off,
'til the last tailgate shuts,
the most fun you'll have anywhere!
From the first boot kicked off,
'til the last tailgate shuts,
the most fun you'll have anywhere!
TICKET SALES: Call 307-672-9084 or In Person -WYO THEATER, PO Box 528, 42 North Main Street, Sheridan, WY 82801 or on-line at www.wyotheater.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION: go to our website www.sheridanwyorodeo.com or call Rodeo Central at 307-672-9715
FOR MORE INFORMATION: go to our website www.sheridanwyorodeo.com or call Rodeo Central at 307-672-9715
CATCH YOUR TROPHY VACATION
You can have it all . . . Find unlimited, easy-to access recreation in the still pristine Big Horn Mountains and in the Sheridan area. Hike, bike, camp, boat, rock climb or photograph the abundant wildlife and scenery, or test your mettle against a variety of trout! Noted fishing expert Jack Dennis filmed the Big Horns proclaiming great fishing!
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Encounter tranquil, secluded streams with crystal clear waters in the valley and mountains of the Big Horns - some of the finest fishing around in wild waters, trophy reservoirs, private streams and ponds, with experts to guide you to the grand slam fisheries. "Anglers can look forward to a good fishing season with recent spring snows greatly improving runoff forecasts for the Big Horn Mountains" said Wyoming Game and Fish Fisheries Management Supervisor Paul Mavrakis. "The recent snowstorm will be great for local fisheries, with lakes and ponds in excellent shape."
The high mountain alpine lakes in the Big Horns are predicted to produce quality angling this summer with good trout populations, providing ample opportunity for a diverse array of brown, rainbow, golden and brook trout, as well as grayling, lake trout and splake. Catch the trophy vacation of your life - cast the broad Tongue River or the mighty Bighorn, just a few miles away.
Un-crowded conditions, the great abundance of angling and the fact that an angler can fish the entire season without fishing the same water twice is of great value to sportsmen. Fishermen report experiencing as much or more scenic, pristine angling as anywhere they have been - and all located midway between two world class fisheries, the Bighorn and North Platte Rivers, two of the most famous Tailwater Fisheries in North America. The area offers variety: freestone, still water, and even spring creek angling to mix in with the two tail waters for anglers on longer trips.
The urban ponds, Rotary Park Fairgrounds and Mavrakis, will also provide great opportunities for beginning and experienced anglers alike, with stocking begun in April and continuing until mid-June as the water warms.
"We welcome you as a hunter, angler, wildlife enthusiast or all the above to the Sheridan region, and Northeast Wyoming for a safe and enjoyable time," said Warren Mischke, Sheridan Region Information and Education Specialist. Also explore the Wyoming Game and Fish Visitor Center’s interesting wildlife displays, and the Story Fish Hatchery visitor center located near Story, Wyoming.
Let us know how we can best assist you to catch your trophy vaction. . .
1868 TREATY 140TH ANNIVERSARY
The Fort Phil Kearny Bozeman Trail Association and Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites will present a number of programs during the weekend of June 20-22, 2008. The theme of this year's Bozeman Trail Days is the 140th Anniversary of the 1868 Treaty, as well as the closing of the Bozeman Trail and the forts along the Trail that resulted from that treaty.
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Programs will include a symposium, living history programs, and walking tours of Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site. The size of Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site was recently increased from 19 acres to over 700 acres, which will allow for walking tours to a number of previously inaccessible sites. Other recreational activities such as hiking, fishing and hunting are also being expanded, and information on these opportunities will be available during the Bozeman Trail Days events. Information will also be available about the Wagon Box Fight tour in August and the Fetterman Battlefield tour in December.
Those wanting further information on any of the planned activities can call Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site at 307-684-7629, or e-mail rwilso@state.wy.us . Bozeman Trail Days is a partnership of the Fort Phil Kearny/Bozeman Trail Association, Kearny's Frontier Regulars and Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site. Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site is administered by the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Department.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND
Celebrate a bit of the Old West in the heart of Wyoming's cowboy country. In Sheridan where the Old West meets the New West, recreation opportunities abound and there's not a better time to enjoy them!
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Rock Climbing opportunities are stellar in this area with premier ops at Steamboat Rock on top of the Big Horn Mountains and Tongue River Canyon, both a short drive from town. Join other outdoor aficionados to challenge yourself in new locations around Sheridan. Hang gliding is popular as well, beginning in the spring all the way into late fall . . . when the weather and air drafts are just right, daredevils enjoy jumping into thin air off the face of the magnificent Big Horn Mountains. Spectators may watch and photograph hang gliders from across the nation as they soar above and beyond the Mountains at Sand Turn, west of Sheridan. The Hang Gliders Fly-In takes place May 24 - 26, and again over Labor Day weekend in the fall.
Golfers find Sheridan a paradise of opportunity for all levels of expertise. Dubbed Wyoming's Golf Capitol, Sheridan offers four championship courses within a 35-mile radius:
- The Powder Horn's 27-hole championship course rated in GolfWeek's top 100
- Kendrick's 18 hole course rated in the top 5 courses in Wyoming by Golf Digest magazine
- Sheridan Country Club
- Buffalo Course
Don't forget to embrace the Old West to New West of Northeastern Wyoming. . . Explore multiple museums and nearby historic sites which celebrate Native Americans and the opening of the West to pioneers and settlers. This adding yet another dimension to your beautiful Wyoming experience.
Build your travel itinerary to track the desired activities, historic sites, western stores and events that you and your travel partners want to include during your stay in Sheridan. Also add to your itinerary, the hotel, motel, Cottages, B & B, or RV Park that you are interested in and a selection of the restaurants you chose to dine at.
To explore Sheridan and upcoming activities, contact Sheridan Travel and Tourism at 307-673-7120 or 1-888-596-6787 or visit the website.
BUFFALO BILL AND HIS WILD WEST SHOW BACK IN THE SADDLE
SHERIDAN, June, 28th 2008 . . . The Buffalo Bill Days & Wild West Show brings together the life and times of Buffalo Bill through a unique glimpse into America's Wild West and its romantic and legendary past.
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Spectators and participants alike will find something to their liking in this event-packed week, June 24-28, of authentic Western events, similar to when Buffalo Bill was in residence in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Participating in Buffalo Bill Days is like stepping back into a Western Brigadoon where time has stopped and the past is vivid and alive. Sheridan Wyoming, voted the #1 Western Town in the U.S. by True West Magazine, was home to Buffalo Bill, who leased the Sheridan Inn and took up residence there in 1893. Here he was known for entertaining dignitaries from around the world, as well as auditioning and hiring his Wild West Show performers from the front porch of the hotel.
The festival's main attraction
is held Saturday evening at 7:00 pm at the Sheridan Fair Grounds
bringing to life Buffalo Bill's Original Wild West Show. Hold onto
your hat for the trick ropers and Roman Riders. And watch in amazement
at the precision and mastery of the Westernaires, who make synchronized
horse riding look easy. The grand entry parade, lead by Buffalo Bill
into the arena, is not to be missed. Accompanying music, performed by
the New Sheridan Cornet Band, will play authentic period tunes from the
time of Buffalo Bill's Cowboy Band. A host of events, depicting Wyoming in the late-1800s, pack the week. For the first time ever, Buffalo Bill Days kicks off beginning Tuesday night with the Wild West Serenade and Prairie Picnic with free Bluegrass music on the Inn's lawn. A Living History Family Night has also been added to the week's festivities and is scheduled for Wednesday evening. Beginning at 5 PM you’ll be able to get a glimpse into history and try your hand at churning butter, participate in a pie eating contest, or observe demonstrations of the lifestyles, weapons and tools of the frontier infantry and cavalry.
Thursday through Saturday
features yet another new event for 2008 - the Cowboy Mounted Shooters
and the Super Horse Competition! Be sure to take in the events daily
at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds, starting at 2.00 pm Thursday. Who
knows, you may even run into Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley or Calamity
Jane . . . And don’t miss the Showcase for the Cowboy Mounted
Shooters at 5.00 pm on Saturday.
The celebration continues on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. with an 1890's-period Grand Victorian Ball. Participants dress up in period attire and dance the jigs of the late 1800's (dance lessons earlier in the week are included in the ticket price; Victorian garb for both the ladies and gents are available for rent from the local haberdasheries.)
Early Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m., if you can get up after all of that two-stepping the night before, Mosey on out to Wyarno Wy. and hail the start of the Pony Express reenactment as horse and rider sprint off on the first leg of this historic ride en-route to Sheridan. Spectators will be on hand at 9:00 a.m. as the final rider and horse is anticipated to arrive in Sheridan at the Sheridan Inn with mail in hand to be delivered to Buffalo Bill and the Sheridan Post Master.
The
Pony Express reenactment is followed by an old fashion Western-style
parade down Sheridan's Main Street starting at 10:00 a.m., which swings
its way back to the Sheridan Inn just in time for the annual Chuck
Wagon lunch that starts at 11:30 a.m... The public is invited to
partake in good grub and to help celebrate the Historic Sheridan Inn's
115th anniversary.
This year events are held at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds as well as the Sheridan Inn even as the Inn undergoes a comprehensive restoration project, including the exciting restoration of the second and third floor into 22 hotel suites, unused for over forty years.
For ticket information and more details on the Buffalo Bill Days and Wild West Show, go to www.buffalobilldays.org . For accommodations and other activities in and around the Sheridan area, go to www.sheridanwyoming.org .
TRAIL END – A COWBOY TURNED POLITICIAN
Since its completion in 1913, Trail End – now the Trail End State Historic Site – has greeted thousands of visitors, from family and friends to school children and international tourists.
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Built by cowboy-turned-politician John B. Kendrick, Trail End displays an elegantly different aspect of both Wyoming's colorful ranching history and Sheridan's rich western heritage. For modern day visitors, Trail End offers a fun and educational experience, while touring the mansion.
The Trail End is now open for its twenty-sixth visitation season. The historic site, which was a Sheridan landmark long before it opened as a state property in 1982, examines life in Sheridan during the years 1913 to 1933, mostly through the eyes of its original owners, the Kendrick family.
New at Trail End this year is a whole-house exhibit entitled "Youngsters to be Proud Of: The Changing Nature of Childhood As Seen Through Three Generations of Kendrick Family Children." According to Trail End Site Superintendent Cynde Georgen, the exhibit looks at an aspect of life we all experience, from infancy to the teenage years. "Our exhibits examine not only the fun things of childhood – toys, books, food and clothing – but some of the more serious aspects as well, including illness, adoption and single-parents families."
This year's exhibit features a number of early 20th Century dolls, toys, books and articles of clothing, plus illustrations and quotes from period magazines and local newspapers. Site Curator, Sharie Mooney, notes that nearly all the items on exhibit come from the Trail End collection, and includes a new hands-on discovery box filled with touchable items that kids and their parents can explore.
"Youngsters to be Proud Of" will be on display at Trail End throughout the 2008 season, which continues through Sunday, December 14th. The Trail End State Historic Site is located at 400 Clarendon Avenue in Sheridan, just minutes from the historic Main Street District, Kendrick Park, the Sheridan County Rodeo grounds, and the Historic Sheridan Inn.
Hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. daily, seven days a week. Summer hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. begin June 1st and continue through the end of August. The site will be open the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as well as all day on the Fourth of July.
Admission fees are family friendly: $2.00 for adults ($1.00 for Wyoming residents), with children seventeen and under admitted free (when accompanied by an adult). The site is nearly one hundred percent handicapped accessible. Trail End is a component of the Division of State Parks & Historic Sites, Wyoming Department of Parks and Cultural Resources. For more information, phone Trail End at 307-674-4589.
15th ANNUAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN LEATHER TRADE SHOW - MAY 16th - 18th
Educational, and innovative products, hundreds of saddle makers and leather crafters from across the U.S. converge in one great week for leather. Visit 100 leather related exhibits for hobbyists and tradespersons.
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View the World Leather Debut's gallery of custom-made leather items by global artisans at the 15th annual Rocky Mountain Leather Trade show - May 16th - 18th in Sheridan, Wyoming.
In
honor of Don King, legendary master saddle maker and leatherworker, the
show will host the first-ever Don King Memorial Saddle Contest, to
focus on the roper saddle, offering four divisions complete with
contest prizes. Tradeshow manager David Reis states with genuine
enthusiasm, "It is an understatement to say we miss Don – he was so
vital to so many. With this event being in Don's honor, I venture we'll
see some of the most exquisite work to date coming from around the
globe." A highlight of the workshops which covers "Introduction to Profesional Leathercraft, Chap Making, Braiding the Bosal, Making a Pair of Saddle Bags, Celtic Knot and Welsh Dragon Carving, Pattern Layout, How to Use Your Leather Tools, Saddle Making as a Business, Tool a Sheridan Style Checkbook Pattern, Beginning Leathercraft for Youth (19 or younger), and Making Leather Jewelry" are held through out the week prior to
the trade show's opening
Friday, May 16th. The public is invited and no admission is charged.
Workshops and Saddle Week preceding the Show are fee based.
While in Sheridan enjoy the ultimate western experience rich in history, forts, museums and mansion, outdoor adventure, scenery and wildlife, unique western shopping, and the best golf Wyoming offers all surrounded by the majestic Big Horn Mountains, visit www.sheridanwyoming.org .
For details on the Trade Show, held at the Sheridan Holiday Inn, contact Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal at (715) 362-5393 or toll free 888-289-6409.
SHERIDAN, WY - NUMBER THREE IN THE NATION
Yet another status reached, that Sheridan can be proud of . . . Outdoor Life magazine ranked Sheridan as #3 in the nation for their Top 200 Towns for Outdoorsmen!
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Interesting that Outdoor Life's selection process began with quality of life, including growth rate of local economy, unemployment rate, taxation, commute time to work, crime rate, income, AND variety of cultural opportunities! Yes indeed, Sheridan also ranks well in their sporting perspectives from year-round fishing and hunting opportunities, to quality trophy, proximity to public land, etc.
We are proud of the many opportunities the Sheridan area and our majestic Big Horn Mountains provide outdoorsmen and women . . . There are exciting outdoor opportunities for all four seasons - from hiking & biking, to hang gliding & rock climbing, hunting & fishing, to wildlife photography, polo, golf in Wyoming's Golf Capital, and much more . . . We really do have it all! And that explains just why we in Sheridan Travel and Tourism are challenged to vary our promotional features often in order to cover it all.
Now transition into our current season's outdoor activities, From Old West to Snow West, with our varied winter sports and Top 15 ranking for snowmobile trails explored by visitors and locals alike . . . With March and April our high-tourism winter season and yet another foot of new powder last weekend, thousands are enticed to discover or re-discover this boondocker heaven!
Sledheads from across the region continue to flock to our Big Horns with their vast open meadows and 300 miles of groomed and 50 miles of ungroomed trails. The snow base is now 44" - 59" with 50 - 80% chance of new snow every day throughout the coming weekend. A day, a week or a lifetime to stay and play in the Big Horns!
SnoWest Magazine praises the Big Horns as "one of the West's best-kept secrets - offering solitude, scenery and GREAT SNOW!" The Big Horn Trail System is perpetually rated in the Top 15, with the nearest trailhead just 15 miles southwest of Sheridan at Red Grade Road. With 100% 'real', dry powder, challenges and excitement continue through April!
In addition, during this season,
the mountain in our backyard offers enthusiasts a variety of outdoor
adventures, including snow shoeing and snow boarding, alpine and
cross-country skiing, as well as wildlife viewing. To explore area
adventures, access trail maps, fantastic new features on Snow Reports
and forecast conditions for Northern WY - North Bighorns visit
www.sheridanwyoming.org/winter.
Visitors embrace Sheridan, voted # 1 Western Town in America, also with it’s convenient location adjacent to Interstate 90 in north central Wyoming, and midway between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore National Monument. Sheridan calls to our visitors before and after fun on the mountain, to enjoy the nightlife in historic downtown, comfortable and varied lodging, fine dining, and our warm western hospitality!
From Old West to Snow West - Boondocking the Big Horn's Near Sheridan, Wyoming - voted #1 Western Town in America!
- Sledders reporting great snow
- Abundant scenic vistas and exciting off-trail opportunities
- Hundreds of miles of trails on over 1 million acres of Big Horn National Forest
- Challenging and endless riding in vast open meadows on countless miles of cross-country trails
- Easy access to fresh untracked powder
- If you have short skis, you will want to leave them at home
- Limited crowds both on and off the trails
Celebrate National Tourism Week in Wyoming
Sheridan, WY - Governor Dave Freudenthal signed a proclamation during the 2007 Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism on April 16 in Casper, to designate May 12-20, as National Tourism Week in Wyoming.
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According to Jim Schellinger, Chairperson of Sheridan Travel and Tourism (STT), “National Tourism Week is a time for communities to recognize the positive impacts of travel and tourism. This is the time to thank our visitors for their patronage, honor the employees who serve them, and show pride in our industry.” Schellinger continued, “dollars spent by our visitors ‘Embracing Our West’ strengthen Wyoming’s economy by creating jobs, supporting local businesses from gas stations to retail stores to attractions and creating greater tax revenue to support the community.”
Tourism contributes $2.2 billion annually to Wyoming’s economy from approximately 6.9 million travelers. The travel industry also provides 28,620 jobs in Wyoming generating an annual payroll of $559 million. In Sheridan County, tourism contributes $80.2 million annually to the economy and provides 1,160 jobs.
“Area Tourism Association members will celebrate this year by wearing Tourism Works for Wyoming pins and honoring our varied tourism industry partners for the outstanding jobs they perform, while going the extra mile to offer that warm and welcoming western hospitality that we in the Sheridan area are well-known for,” states Penny Becker, STT Executive Director. “We also will give away promotional items all week to our visitors as a ‘thank you’ for choosing Sheridan as their travel destination."
This celebration welcomes back the front-line summer staff to the Information Center on May 15th, kicking off the high-tourism season. We are co-located at I-90 and East 5th Street and welcome up to 190,000 visitors annually. Individuals and groups are invited to stop by the Sheridan Travel and Tourism office that week for a tourism pin and our Embrace the West postcard! You may also want to explore our tourism offerings with the assistance of our professional staff and volunteers, the exciting hands-on kiosks, and the varied state-wide literature. And be sure to view our #1 Western Town in America statuette . . .
