Recreational in Casper, Wyoming

If you took a spot, geographically speaking, about the same distance between Denver, CO., Boise, ID., Salt Lake City UT., and Billings MT., Casper would be that place. Located alongside I -25 in the shadow of the 3000' Casper Mountain, this city of 46,000 in Natrona County is more than the center of the state on the map. It has the only international airport, a large and thriving mall, and a strong and growing downtown and is the communications and entertainment heart of the state. Add to this a booming coal bed methane industry in the area and Casper is facing a resurgence not seem since the 1980's oil boom.

All the prosperity means that the people of Casper are looking for exciting ways to spend their increasing leisure time. For a relatively small town, there is a wide range of both indoor and outdoor recreation activities. Within a short driving distance of the city opportunities to go hunting, fishing, skiing, boating, water skiing, camping, hiking and climbing abound. Nearby Casper Mountain, Alcova Lake, Hogadon Ski Area and Medicine Bow National Forest all offer a wide choice of both fun and strenuous activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

For those more suited to less strenuous pastimes, many activities are available around the city to fill in those long hot summer or snowy, wintry days. In summer the new Casper Rockies semi- pro baseball team has begun their first season at the new Mike Lansing Field, a municipal swimming pool, numerous tennis courts, several golf courses and free band concerts in Washington Park on Thursdays await the visitor. The historical Ft. Caspar, recently renovated is a most interactive way to learn of Casper's colorful past with costumed soldiers enacting a living tableau daily. Scenes from the constant battles between the pioneers and local Indians spring to life. The Casper Events Center continually hosts many different types of entertainment from rodeos to rock concerts and even antique road shows. Downtown, the Painted Past Living History players re enact life in the 1800's and bring the real Wild West to life right down to the painted ladies of saloons and the outlaws of the range. True western entertainment can be enjoyed while watching the world famous Casper Drum and Bugle Corps as they march to time honored tunes.

Fall and winter days can easily be filled with a great selection of fun things to do. Perhaps enjoy an arena football game with the Wyoming Cavalry, a days skiing at Hogadon, snowmobiling on Casper Mountain or a day browsing the Casper Planetarium or the Nicolaysen Art Museum. There is always lots to do in Casper - so come on out and enjoy some real western fun!