Season 1 Episode 44: First Things First- First Day Hikes at Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites

The Pole Creek Challenge, sponsored by Powder Pass Nordic Club, is an annual Nordic Ski race held west of Buffalo, in the BighornMountains. In this episode, join Pathfinder Bruce… as he chats with participants and spectators at this fun-filled event.  For more information about Powder Pass Nordic: https://www.powderpassnordic.org/

Beginning in Jackson, Wyoming this premier "stage format” sled dog race is hosted by area communities and is intended to promotehealthy and active lifestyles for people and their pets.In this episode, Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Jamie Hansen, attends the grand finale of the race in Dubois… chatting with spectatorsand mushers.

Based in Daniel Wyoming, Growing Adventures rents  cabins and a wide range of  campers for folks who want a step-up from a tent or who do not wish to tow their rig to Wyoming. In this episode, learn more about Growing Adventures and how their friendly, personalized service can make your trip a more comfortable adventure.For more information about Growing Adventures:https://www.growingadventuresllc.com/Phone: 970-274-4429

Join Pathfinder Bruce in this episode, as he chats with snow sledders at Trail End State Historic Site and discovers simple pursuits are often the best!

Combine a love of dogs and Nordic Skiing by skijoring with your pooch!  In this episode, learn a few skijoring basics…. equipment needs, training tips, and how to choose the right skijoring dog.  

In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with Nikki Smerski, of Backcountry Grit Expeditions, about guiding folks on wilderness snowshoe hikes combining art and outdoor adventure.   For more information about Backcountry Grit Expeditions:  https://gritexpeditions.com/

In this episode, Nick Flores, of Black Mountain Nordic, stops by to chat about a good problem to have- too much snow on the group’s Nordic ski trails. Nick also provides a run-down of upcoming events hosted by the Nordic ski club. For more information about Black Mountain Nordic: https://blackmountainnordic.com/

 The Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance (BRORA) is a dynamic, non-profit organization promoting, developing and maintaining outdoor recreation opportunities in Evanston and Southwest Wyoming. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with BRORA board member, Jason Banks, about the group, their yurt rental program and Winter recreation opportunities in SW Wyoming. For more information about The Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance: https://brorayurts.org/

Family Pheasant Hunt Day is a chance for families to enjoy bird hunting at Fort Phil Kearny State Historic site. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with Game and Fish Department Regional Access Coordinator, Troy Tobiasson, about the cooperation between State Parks and Game and Fish in making the event possible. Bruce then hits the trail to talk with participants at the 2024 hunt.  

Our guest this week is Dave Glenn, Director of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Dave chats about the agency he heads, as well as how the Department is facilitating responsible, community-based growth of outdoor recreation in Wyoming.