Pole Mountain Grant Approved
Great news! Wyoming Pathways’ grant request to the Wyoming Recreational Trails Program for trail maintenance and improvements at Pole Mountain was approved today! As many may recall, Wyoming Pathways sponsored the Pole Mountain Trail Charrette in Laramie this past August. The Charrette brought together the USFS and regional trail using groups and others to identifyRead more
Report on the Initial Meeting of the Governor’s Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Task Force
The first meeting of the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Task Force, a group appointed by Wyoming Governor Mat Mead to study outdoor recreation in the state, took place in Cheyenne on December 15-16. Wyoming Pathways board member, Melanie Arnett, the representative for non-motorized recreation, attended and provided information for the following report. Dr. Jessica WesternRead more
New – Keep it Public, Wyoming! Public Lands Update Page
The public debate over the proposed amendment to the Wyoming Constitution regarding the takeover of federal public lands continues. The amendment is moving forward and will likely be introduced in the Wyoming Senate in the upcoming legislative session. To become a part of the constitution, the amendment will have to be approved by votes of two-thirds ofRead more
Wyoming High School MTB Racing Team Season Wrap-Up
Filing under “better late than never” we wanted to give our props to the Wyoming high school MTB racing teams for their successes this past season. There are currently three teams that race in the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), Cheyenne (WyoX Racing), Laramie (7220 Racing) and Casper (CAMBYR). Because there are not currently enoughRead more
Global Fat Bike Day – Saturday, December 3rd
Celebrate Global Fat Bike Day this Saturday, December 3rd. Get a jump on your winter riding with this celebration of big tire bikes. Learn more about GFBD here: https://fat-bike.com/2016/11/global-fat-bike-day-and-the-art-of-bicycle-chillification/ If you are in the vicinity, join Wyoming Pathways board member, Gordon Edwards, and others at Glendo State Park to celebrate the day. Riders will be meetingRead more
Wyoming Pathways Board Member Melanie Arnett selected to Governor’s Outdoor Recreation Task Force
Wyoming Pathways board member Melanie Arnett from Laramie was selected to represent non-motorized recreation on the Governor’s new Outdoor Recreation Task Force. As one of the 29 people selected to the Task Force, Melanie will be looking after the interests of all non-motorized recreation enthusiasts and will work with others on the Task Force toRead more
Bicycle and Pedestrian System Draft Report – Please Comment Now
The Bicycle and Pedestrian System Task Force has produced a draft “State of Wyoming Bicycle and Pedestrian System Report” and is seeking public comment on it. Check out the article on the Task Force and the new report on the Wyoming Business Council website (with quotes from our own Tim Young): http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/news/wyoming-cycling-study-aims-to-bolster-/10252 Comments can beRead more
Keep it Public, Wyoming! Sign the Petition…Attend the Rally
If you value public lands in Wyoming, it’s time to make your voice heard. You can do that right now by visiting the Keep it Public, Wyoming website and signing the petition. You can also support the effort right now by liking the Keep it Public, Wyoming Facebook page and sharing it to your friends.Read more
New Outdoor Recreation Task Force – Time to Get Involved
If you are someone who supports biking and walking in Wyoming and want those activities be an even more important part of outdoor recreation in the state, you now have an unprecedented opportunity to make your voice heard. If you want to see the development of more trails, pathways and other biking and walking infrastructure,Read more
Wyoming Pathways Chairman, Bruce Burrows Helps Save Life of Heart Attack Victim – Demonstrates the Value of First Aid Training Out On the Trail
From WYDOT Interchange Magazine – July 2017 (download the article in PDF format) Bruce Burrows’ retirement has been anything but boring so far. Since he ended his 36-year WYDOT career on Jan. 29, Burrows has been traveling the country to various skiing, mountain biking and blues festival destinations, and now has added helping save aRead more