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I woke up on Day 4 at the Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman ready to do more than just fish. Today, I wanted to CATCH a fish!

We stayed close to camp for our last morning of fishing. Our groups meandered along Torrey Creek and set up between Trail Lake and Ring Lake. Fish were caught, just not by me. 🎣 I had several bites and managed to get one fish out of the water, but I didn't land it. My most impressive catch was getting my line stuck between some rocks. My first elk hair caddis, tied by me, lasted about an hour with the elk hair attached. Now, it is a Scandinavian nymph. That is my story and I am sticking to it. So if anyone knows where the Scandinavian trout hang out in Wyoming, I am ready!

After our morning of fishing, it was time to return to camp, eat lunch, and travel home. I had a huge smile on my face as I packed my gear and loaded the truck. I had great roommates, new friends, actual fly-fishing skills, and an appreciation for all of the people who made this camp happen.

William Poole was the first person I contacted about the camp. I teased him daily about not leaving camp because Connie was an amazing cook. He was great! He answered our questions and helped facilitate the perfect setting to learn all that we did. Thank you!

Additional thanks to Ray, Molly, Jay, Ryan, Sadie, Maggie, and Alexa for showing us how to cast, fly tying, identify fish and bugs, taking us on hikes, tying on my flies when I forgot my glasses 🤓, and for your leadership!

If you ever have the chance to attend a camp experience at Whisky Mountain Conservation Camp, the food will be one of the many highlights of your trip. Connie is a wonderful person and she keeps everyone well-fed with delicious food. I love lemon desserts and she blessed us with three lemon desserts during our stay. 🍋 Thank you!

On my trip home, I started planning my next adventures. I am so grateful for this experience and look forward to sharing my fly-fishing skills with others. Everyone showed so much improvement! I am so proud of us. ❤
-Pathfinder Linda

We have your Labor Day Weekend fun on our Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Events Calendar wyorec.info/events and don't forget, Pathfinder Bruce will highlight additional events and happenings on the latest episode of Wyoming Pathway to Adventure at wyorec.info/podcast!

⭐️ Have a safe and fun weekend! ⭐️

My Beyond BOW experience was so beyond my expectations! I learned so many skills and gained confidence using those skills. I owe that to our instructors and the other participants. I am left at a loss for superlatives to describe Days 3 (& 4).

On Day 3 we went fly fishing on the Wind River. Sadie and Maggie showed our group how to study rocks and the water to see which insects were hatching. From there, we picked flies to use. We tried nymphs and hoppers. I tried a bit of side casting and roll casting. It was nice to get help with both while experts were on site. Although I had a few bites, I did not land a fish that day.

After another tasty lunch made by Miss Connie, we went to the Lodge for our second fly-tying class with Jay. On this day he had reinforcements. Thank you, Ray, Molly, and Maggie, for joining the fun! I am certain we will all become experts at fly tying one day, but this skill takes time and practice. ❤ I decided to share one of my creations. It was the very first one I made. We will reserve judgment for now. 😂

As a group, we decided to walk to Torrey Creek Falls near the camp for our last evening together. The trail we were on could take us to Lake Lousie or the falls. Thankfully, we made it to the falls. One of our instructors, Alexa, pointed out that we were leaving the area of conservation (the camp) for the land of preservation (Fitzpatrick Wilderness). It was a fun hike and the falls were as beautiful as I remembered.

When we arrived back at camp, a few of us went to the river area for a campfire. Others decided to pack and prepare for our last day. I chose to join the campfire folks. It was the perfect way to end the day.
-Pathfinder Linda

The wait is over. "Where in Wyoming Wednesday" is back! 🐴

I remember the first time I saw this rock formation at the beginning of one of my favorite vacations ever. The thought of it still makes me smile and feel happy. While I reminisce, YOU can be the first person to give us the correct answer on our social media platforms. The first correct person will be crowned this week's Big Winner.

Our most recent Big Winner was ! As Marty said, the Dubois Friday Night Rodeo is "always a good time!" Pathfinder Linda took that photo during her fly fishing camp near Dubois. The rest of that story will be posted tomorrow. 🎣

For our final episode of WYO Wildlife Week on the Wyoming Pathway to Adventure podcast, we'll discuss one of the State's most iconic symbols, the Pronghorn, a critter perfectly adapted to the sagebrush steppe comprising much of the land we call home.

Link in bio or listen at wyorec.info/podcast.

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Wyoming is a trout fishing paradise. Whether an expert fly fisherman or a casual angler, trout fishing is a great pastime in Wyoming’s great outdoors!

Tune in to Season 3 Episode 46: Trout Fishing in Wyoming as we continue WYO Wildlife Week on Wyoming Pathway to Adventure. Listen at wyorec.info/podcast.

In today's episode of WYO Wildlife Week on the Wyoming Pathway to Adventure podcast, we'll discuss a lesser known critter. You’ll find this “Tiny Tiger of the Plains” in Wyoming, and you might be surprised to find this is no timid mouse!

Learn more on Season 3 Episode 45: Northern Grasshopper Mouse! Link in bio or listen at wyorec.info/podcast.

We're back to feature one of Wyoming's cutest, and smallest, mammals for WYO Wildlife Week on the Wyoming Pathway to Adventure podcast! Listen to Season 3 Episode 44: Pika to learn more about this adorable creature.

Link in bio or listen at wyorec.info/podcast.

Yesterday, we highlighted the amazing grizzly! On today's WYO Wildlife Week episode we'll talk about how to be Bear Aware and avoid bear conflicts when recreating in Wyoming's outdoors! 🎧🐻

Link in bio or listen at wyorec.info/podcast.

We're back with one of Wyoming's top apex predators for WYO Wildlife Week on the Wyoming Pathway to Adventure podcast! Check out Season 3 Episode 42: The Grizzly Bear to learn more about this sometimes feared, but always respected critter.

Link in bio or listen at wyorec.info/podcast.

The first critter on our list for WYO Wildlife Week is the majestic bison! Listen in to Season 3 Episode 41: Bison, to learn more about this Wyoming giant.❤🎧🦬

Link in bio or listen at wyorec.info/podcast.

We're kicking of WYO Wildlife Week on the Wyoming Pathway to Adventure podcast! In today's episode, Pathfinder Bruce hits the trail to talk to folks about their favorite WYO wildlife. What's yours?

Link in bio or listen to the latest episode at wyorec.info/podcast.

Beyond BOW at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp Day 2

After our delicious-amazing-seriously-incredible breakfast, we gathered our gear and headed out for our first opportunity to fly fish and put our new skills to work. We went to Pete's Pond in Dubois and spread out around the pond with our groups.

Each of our groups was set up with instructors to assist us. Our small group had Sadie and Maggie to help us. ❤️ Jessica led the group by catching this MONSTER (1st picture) within minutes of arriving at the pond. After the pond started getting a bit busier, our group decided to move to the river to test our skills mending the line and trying to avoid catching trees and bushes.

After our fishing experience, we rode back to camp for lunch, knot-tying practice, or a bit of free time. Then, it was back to the dining hall to learn how to identify fish. I have decided the Cutt-Slam might be a future goal, but I will need more time to learn the differences between each fish before I can perfect it. 🎣

Next up was fly tying. Our instructor for this session was Jay. Jay has been a fishing guide for about 40 years. He has already forgotten more about fly fishing than I may ever know. He was incredibly patient and extremely knowledgeable. I tied a wooly burger, elk hair caddis, and a few others. I will not be sharing pictures of my creations. 🤣 I will give an update on one of my elk hair caddis' tomorrow.

Our larger group started to know each other better on Day 2. I appreciated each of the ladies in our workshop for different reasons. The conversations, laughs, and camaraderie started to shine during our first fly tying class.

After a fun-filled day, seven of us decided to attend the Dubois Friday Night Rodeo. It did not disappoint! This rodeo had events we hadn't seen in other places. We especially enjoyed the kid and ranch events.

Stay tuned for Days 3 & 4 adventure!
-Pathfinder Linda

If you are one of our regular followers, you know I love Wyoming's amazing outdoors. What might surprise you is that I was not an avid fly fisherwoman. Not even close.

I had tried fly fishing. My husband had attempted to teach me a few times. (I could not tie the knots. He was patient.) I even went on a float trip with the amazing folks at Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing. Despite everyone's best efforts, I didn't possess the skills needed to fly fish.

Then, while adding events to Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Calendar, I happened to notice the deadline to apply for Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshops and a Beyond BOW experience with Wyoming Game and Fish. I knew about the program. I had heard about it from friends and colleagues and had added their events to our calendar over the years.

The deadline was in March. Would this be the year I finally learned to fly fish? I submitted my application and in April I learned I had been accepted. 🎣 😍 I had already planned another adventure for the same weekend, so it took a few minutes to rearrange that trip to make both work. I am sooooo glad I did!
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Day 1: I arrived at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp on Thursday around lunchtime. I located my cabin and started to unpack the truck. I met two of my roommates and the fourth joined us shortly thereafter. We quickly unpacked and headed inside to eat lunch and meet the rest of the women and staff.

Our schedule for that afternoon and evening consisted of learning about large carnivore safety and how to use bear spray, knot tying, casting and safety (how to not hook yourself or people around you), and entomology (Insects 101).

It was a full day between travel and learning. Some of the ladies had traveled 5-6 hours to get there.

Stay tuned for our adventures from Day 2.

-Pathfinder Linda

What are you doing this WEEKEND?! Pathfinder Bruce has a few ideas to share with you wyorec.info/podcast

Are you looking for the perfect outdoor recreation event this weekend? Check out our Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Events calendar to help you plan your next adventure!

Our calendar has over 1,200 outdoor recreation events listed for 2024! We would love to add YOUR event to our Events Calendar. 📆 wyorec.info/events

Summer is still here! Get involved. Find something new and unexpected. We have something for everyone in Wyoming! 🚴‍♀️

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
Dave Leo, owner of Hiking Buddy, in Cody, shares his experiences as a hiking guide and explains why hiring a guide can be a wise choice when heading off into unfamiliar country. On our latest episode of Wyoming Pathway to Adventure wyorec.info/podcast

Welcome to "Where in Wyoming Wednesday!" 🌳 I love this day.

Do YOU know "Where in Wyoming" this picture was taken? If you do, please add your answer to the comments below. This isn't our first rodeo. 🤠 We will crown the FIRST person with the correct answer as our weekly BIG Winner. Big Winners receive the Joy of Winning and all the Bragging Rights for an entire week! Good luck!

Last week's Big Winner was Mike Diesburg. He knew last week's picture was taken at Muddy Mountain. Congratulations, Mike! 🏆 We hope you have enjoyed your amazing winning week.

📸 cred: Pathfinder Linda

On our latest episode of Wyoming Pathway Adventure, Pathfinder Bruce chats with Dave Leo, owner of Hiking Buddy, about his hiking guide service in the Cody area. Discover the advantage of using a guide when exploring unfamiliar country… and gain some insight into the life of a hiking guide. Now playing at wyorec.info/podcast

Hey, KIDS! Find Pathfinder Linda at this event and get a free sticker.

You won't want to miss this close to end of summer bash!

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We have your weekend fun on our Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Events Calendar, and don't forget, Pathfinder Bruce will highlight additional events and happenings on the latest episode of Wyoming Pathway to Adventure at wyorec.info/podcast!

🥾Our Events Calendar has something for you and the entire family and all the details you need to plan your weekend. wyorec.info/events is where you can find your next outdoor adventure and more information about ALL these events.

This week's schedule includes:
✔️ Blueway Float and Water Sports
✔️ Accessible Adventures
✔️ Hiking
✔️ Mountain Biking
✔️ Fishing
✔️ Kirwin Mining Town Tour
✔️ Every Kid Outdoors
✔️ Orienteering Class
✔️ Trail Running
✔️ Rodeos and Mine Tours
AND we always have amazing Wyoming views during every outdoor experience.

THIS IS COOL!
No ordinary museum, the Medicine Lodge Cultural Experience at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site, is an immersive, multimedia encounter with people living at the site 10,000 years ago. Discover more about this innovative experience on our latest episode of Wyoming Pathway to Adventure wyorec.info/podcast

Are you ready for "Where in Wyoming Wednesday?!" It is time to tickle to the confines of your minds to see if YOU know where this peaceful picture was taken.

If you know the special place featured in this photo, please let us know in the comments. If you are the first correct guesser/knower on our Facebook or Instagram pages, YOU will be crowned this week's Big Winner! 👑 This huge honor comes with zero prizes, but we will think about you favorably for a whole week. So that is pretty cool. ❄️

Last week's Big Winner was Lisa Kershner! Lisa knew the inanimate object was the JC Penney statue at the Herschler Triangle in Kemmerer. Congratulations!

On our latest episode of Wyoming Pathway to Adventure, Pathfinder Bruce visits the new Medicine Lodge Cultural Experience at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site. Bruce discovers the Cultural Experience is no ordinary museum… as he chats with District Manager, Brooks Jordan, Superintendent, Heather Jolly and a first-time visitor to Medicine Lodge. Join us! wyorec.info/podcast

We have your weekend fun on our Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Events Calendar 🥾 We can help you find your next adventure!

Here is Pathfinder Bruce to tell you more about it! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HHP2KSXkHSmFXRLRAfaZe

Our Events Calendar has something for the entire family and all the details you need can be found here --> wyorec.info/events 🐦

▪️ 2024 Pierre's Hole 50/100 Mountain Bike Race
▪️ Bird Banding at Keyhole State Park
▪️ Thermopolis Discovery Days and Fly Fishing Film Tour
▪️ Targhee Gravity Camp
▪️ 307 Moto Trials Series Rounds 7 & 8 (South Pass)
▪️ Pine Bluffs Trail Days
▪️ Motorcycle Free Ride through Guernsey State Park
▪️ National Play Outside Day
▪️ Rendezvous Mountain Hill Climb
▪️ Historic Walking Tour at the Historic Governors' Mansion
▪️ Marking the Historic Trail on the Nebraska-Wyoming Line
▪️ Coulter Bay Hike at Keyhole State Park

The following events require preregistration and are full, but you can keep them on your calendar to apply for the next events! Pathfinder Linda will be attending the BOW event. Watch our socials for her updates next week. 🎣
▪️ Women Who Hike Campout
▪️ Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop

The following event has been on our calendar, but is canceled and will not be rescheduled in 2024:
▪️ WORRA KillPecker Event (Rock Springs)

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
With the heat of the Summer upon us, anglers need to know the proper way to fish in the heat. Pick up some handy tips on our latest “How to…” episode of Wyoming Pathway to Adventure! wyorec.info/podcast

"Where in Wyoming Wednesday" and an inanimate object? 🙋 Yes, please!

If YOU know WHO the statue represents, please share your guess in the comments! ⭐️ The first person with the correct answer on our Facebook OR Instagram pages will receive The Joy of Winning and Bragging Rights for a WHOLE WEEK! As an added bonus, If you know where the statue is located you can look outside at Wyoming's wildflowers and pretend we planted them just for you. 🌺🌸🌼 Enjoy!!

Hearty congratulations to last week's BIG Winner, Scotty Horn, from our page! Scotty knew the picture we posted last week was taken at Medicine Wheel in Big Horn County. Sound the trumpets and toot the horn! YOU did it!

Good luck! 🎉

It's hot out there, and anglers need to know the proper way to fish in the heat to avoid killing fish when practicing catch-and-release fishing. Pick up some handy tips on our latest episode of Wyoming Pathway to Adventure! Listen at wyorec.info/podcast.

The folks with the Wyoming Motorcycle Trials (yes, trials and not trails) Association do not race motorcycles.

That’s right! The men and women who ride articulate themselves and their seatless motorcycles through set challenges. The challenges could be rocks, turns, other competitors or spectators (though not intentionally), and speed or lack thereof. It is so fun to watch and it isn't a loud event. Surprised? I was, too!

Before each stage, competitors walk the staging area on foot. It is one of my favorite things to watch with this sport. Riders look at the course, mentally preparing how they will tackle each part. At times they bounce themselves as they will on their bikes or turn their backs as they maneuver through the course in their minds.

Then, they get on their motorcycles and ride it. Each person advises the next riders. The way they work together is commendable for competitors.

You can see what I mean this weekend! WMTA is having a competition this weekend in South Pass City. You will love it!

https://wmta.online/f/2024-event-schedule

Your Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Weekend is here! Whew, 😍 we needed this.

We have more details and information about these events on our Outdoor Recreation Events Calendar at wyorec.info/events or you can listen to our "What's Up this Weekend" podcast at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5trI7q6kgtpwTqTOKxpJy8

We have outdoor recreation adventures that are perfect for YOU and your family We have events to suit your activity level and adventure threshold in every corner of the state. 🤠 Find yours today!