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TABLE OF CONTENTS Laramie County Community Information..................................... 4-5

Five Ways to Turn Saving Money Into a Game.................... 12-13

Top 10 Area Attractions......................6

Even More Area Attractions........ 14-15

2016 Calendar of Events................ 8-9

Backpacking 101: What you need to know to get started....... 16-17

4 Types of Excercise You Need To Be Healthy ..................................10

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Laramie County WY

Laramie County was originally created in 1867 as a county within the Dakota Territory. The county was named for Jacques La Ramee, a French-Canadian fur-trader. In late 1867, Laramie County lost territory when Sweetwater County was created.

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PINE BLUFFS First known as Rock Ranch, Pine Bluffs is a small town rich in amazing historical heritage. The name was changed by railroad officials for the pines on the nearby bluffs.

In 1868, Pine Bluffs consisted of a tent, a slab shack with a stone chimney and a square shed of canvascovered poles. Cattle herds moved up the Texas Trail, which ran through Pine Bluffs and became the largest cattle shipping point on the UP Railroad around 1884.

A few years later, in 1898, Mr. C.W. Johnson opened up one of Pine Bluffs’ oldest stores. It was a proven success from the beginning, and remained opened until the latter half of the 20th century.

By the early 1900s Pine Bluffs was a very well known little town. It was once known as the best-lit city of its size in the entire United States. The Pine Bluffs Lighting Company was

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organized in September 1909. This company used gas produced by a new process, giving the light more brilliance.

Along with a growing town economy, agricultural endeavors were also booming around Pine Bluffs. In 1909, the local farmers got a chance to show off their hard work and dedication to the land. A unique but successful fair called the “Harvest Festival: was put on to showcase the vegetable and dry-farming section variety in the town.

The main feature of the fair was the Grain Palace. Built entirely of different grain crops, this magnificent building covered 24x36 feet and 14 feet to the eaves. The Grain Palace was filled with exhibits of area artwork made from homegrown products.

ALBIN Our little home on the range is how the sign reads as you come into our small town of Albin. Those who live here in our rural town enjoy the “everyone knows everyone” atmosphere. The elementary school is the heart and soul of our community and has recently received the high honor of being named a Blue Ribbon School.

The Albin area was settled in the 1880’s

by Swedish immigrants, but the town of Albin came into being in 1928, when the Union Pacific Railroad came through the area to provide a shipping point for livestock and grain farmers.

The town’s name comes from Albin Anderson, who had a post office just east of the present town site. When the railroad came through, he took his post office, general store and residence and moved one mile west into town. Long-time residents of Albin remember the UP train stopped twice a day and picked up cream and eggs for sale in Cheyenne.

Today, Albin still serves as the center for the surrounding farming and livestock operations. Main Street is lined with the few businesses that Albin has to offer. Those who live here are usually choose to spend the rest of their lives here and are very loyal to our small community. We take pride in what our little town has to offer; if you ever want to see our rural way of living, come to our Albin Day celebration, held each year on the second Saturday in July.

CHEYENNE FACTS & HISTORY On July 4,1867 the first tents were pitched on the site now known as Cheyenne. Cheyenne means “aliens” or “people of foreign language”. The Sioux Indians gave this name to the Indian tribe “Dzitsistes”, who roamed the open plains.

Their spelling was Shyenne. The first residents were men who moved west to work on the Union Pacific Railroad.

The majority of settlers moved away when the railroad was completed in November of that same year. Those who stayed joined others who came to form this new thriving western town. By 1869

Cheyenne was home to a variety of residents, including railroad gangs, soldiers from Fort D.A. Russell (which is now F.E. Warren Air Force Base), and employees from Camp Carlin, a supply camp for all

the northern posts on the Indian frontier. This mostly rough population gave entrance to the type of entertainment that became associated with the “Wild West”.

Cheyenne was a lively place with five “variety” theaters in operation simultaneously. Every other building was a saloon. The shows had regular stages and gave what was called “burlesque” performances with plenty of female performers.

Cheyenne did not remain a rowdy town for long, as the railroad that initiated Cheyenne’s beginnings continued to play a major role in its development. The Union Pacific, one of the most heavily traversed railroads, passed through Cheyenne bringing some of the best shows of the times. After the opera house was erected in 1882, performers such as Lily Langtry and Emma Nevada and their troupes stopped in Cheyenne on their way to San Francisco.

The railroad also provided direct access to the East, thereby enabling Cheyenne to receive the latest styles in furniture, the most recently published magazines and

newspapers, and the most fashionable apparel from eastern salons. The cultural ideals of the East were virtually transplanted to Cheyenne via the railroad. By 1875 the population had grown to almost five thousand. Residents enjoyed a social life which was unique for the West and on par with many cities of a similar size in the East. In fact, Cheyenne’s culture far surpassed many of the eastern cities.

The cattle industry was another influencing factor in Cheyenne’s development.

Purebred Hereford cattle were raised at the famous Wyoming Hereford Ranch (near Cheyenne) as early as 1880. The town attracted many wealthy men from the East and Europe, bringing with them their impeccable social amenities. Many were graduates of the most outstanding universities in England and America.

Many cattle barons spent their summers in Cheyenne, wintering in Europe. It was during this time that the world famous “Cheyenne Club” was established. It’s membership included many of these men.

The club was lavishly furnished like a club of its scale in England. It had a wide verandah, large dining room, billiards room, card rooms, reading room, and a lounge on the main floor. The former Cheyenne Club stood on the site that later housed the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, located on east 17th street.

POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS Cheyenne is located near the geographical and time center of North America.

Strategically situated at a major transportation hub (the intersection of Interstates 25 and 80 and two major railroads), it is a developing center of commerce. Only 90 minutes north of Denver, Colorado, Cheyenne sits as the northern anchor city of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming, the seat of Laramie County, and the site of F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

Sources: www.laramiecounty.com, www.cheyenne.org, Heather Lerwick (Community Center Director - Albin Community Center)

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Area Attractions Wyoming’s capital city embodies the spirit of the Old West. It is considered the nation’s rodeo and railroad capital, and is home to a variety of museums, historic hotels and mansions, a collection of steam engines, western-themed attractions and shopping, and resorts and ranches.

But there is more to this iconic destination than just boots and spurs: With a thriving art community, a variety of soft adventure opportunities nearby, and an eclectic selection of shopping and dining options, Cheyenne offers travelers an experience that is truly unique.

Here is a list of the Top 10 Things not to miss when visiting Cheyenne: Source: www.cheyenne.org/things-to-do/top-attractions

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Terry Bison Ranch

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The Downtown Cheyenne Experience

Terry Bison Ranch consists of nearly 30,000 acres of rolling hills and lush grasslands, and more than 2,300 grazing bison. A motorized bison tour via train allows visitors to feel right in the middle of the herd. Other features include the Sunday lunch train, horseback riding, Kid Corral, old time photo studio, fishing and a Trading Post.

The ranch is also home to The Senator’s Restaurant and Brass Buffalo Saloon, a full-service old-West restaurant and saloon.

When visiting , visitors can’t help but get into the spirit of the West with the downtown area’s many Western stores and museums.

The Wrangler and Just Dandy are just a few of the top shops. Visitors wanting to incorporate a touch of the West into their home can swing by Wyoming Home, which feature Western and Wyoming-themed home furnishings.

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Big Boy Steam Engine

Even in retirement, Old Number 4004 remains an imposing sight. Visitors can see Big Boy, the world’s largest steam locomotive, year-round in Holliday Park. Big Boy is one of eight such remaining locomotives on display in the U.S.

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Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley

For a fully narrated historic tour of Cheyenne, jump on board the Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley.

The trolley operates from May through the end of September. Ghost tours are offered in October and Christmas Lights tours in December.

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Bit-O-Wyo Ranch Horse Barn Dinner Show and Trail Rides

A one-of-a-kind Western experience waits at the Bit-O-Wyo Ranch during the summer months. Daily offerings include scenic trail rides escorted by the ranch’s experienced wranglers. Friday and Saturday evenings bring a Horse Barn Cowboy Dinner Show featuring the Bit-O-Wyo Blue Water Cowboy Band and the Bit-O-Wyo Horses.

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Cheyenne Depot and Depot Museum

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Curt Gowdy State Park and Vedauwoo Recreation Area

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Wyoming State Capitol and State Museum

The Cheyenne Depot, formerly known as the Union Pacific Depot, was built from 1886 to 1887. Known as one of the most beautiful railroad stations in North America, it is one of the last of the grand 19th century depots remaining from the transcontinental railroad.

Today, the Cheyenne Depot is home to the Cheyenne Visitor Center, Shadows Pub and Grill, and the Cheyenne Depot Museum. The museum’s exhibits and interactive displays showcase the history and romance of the railroad.

Curt Gowdy State Park lies amongst the picturesque foothills of the Laramie Mountains. The area features granite towers, rocky soils and timbered slopes. Two small reservoirs form the heart of Curt Gowdy State Park. Granite Reservoir, the larger of the two, is an excellent base for water sports as well as rainbow trout and kokanee salmon fishing. Visitors can also visit the ancient rock formations at Vedauwoo Recreation Area, which allows for beautiful sightseeing, hiking, camping and mountain biking.

A National Historic Landmark, the Wyoming State Capitol Building is a dominant structure in the Cheyenne skyline. Historically, it is one of the most important buildings in the state (its cornerstone was laid in 1887). The Wyoming State Museum houses artifacts and collections showcasing Wyoming’s history.

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Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are an oasis on the high plains featuring nine acres of different landscapes, gardens and plant collections. Some specialty areas include a nationally-recognized inspirational Peace Garden, as well as the Discovery Pond and educational wetland area.

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Cheyenne Frontier Days

Known as “The Daddy of ‘em All,” Cheyenne Frontier Days is the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration. Started in 1897, it features 10 days of the world’s best PRCA rodeo action - from bull riding and barrel racing, to steer wrestling and team roping. A variety of Western entertainment is also a trademark of Frontier Days, including concerts, chuckwagon cookoff, parades, carnival rides and shows, a pancake breakfast and more.

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Visit our website for more events • www.cheyenne.org/ Recurring Events May 1 - Sept 30 2016 (Daily)

THE ASHER UPSTAIRS HOMEMADE HAPPY HOUR

HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES - 15TH & CAPITOL AVE.

Rides are free & dependent on weather and downtown activities/events. Loading is on 15th St. & Capitol Ave. Call 307-778-3133 for daily updates.

May 9 - September 30, 2016 (Daily)

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May 12 - Aug 11, 2016 (2nd Thurs, Monthly)

Fully narrated historic tours of Cheyenne. Tours run May 9 -Sep. 30.

Monda y through Friday tours are at 10a, 11:30a, 1p 2:30p & 4p. Saturday’s schedule is 10a & 12p, 2p, and Sunday’s is 12p & 2p. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 2-12. The trolley plus museum pass is $17 for adults and gives entrance to Cheyenne area museums along with the trolley ride.

Weekday tours are 90 minutes, weekend tours are two hours with a ½ complimentary stop at the Cheyenne Old West Museum (no museum pass tickets sold on the weekends).

June 21 - October 11, 2016 (Tuesdays)

TUESDAY FARMER’S MARKET - FRONTIER MALL PARKING LOT

The Tuesday Farmers’ Market runs from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesdays in the east parking lot of Sears in the Frontier Mall, 1400 Del Range Blvd., from June 21 through Oct 11, 2016. Vegetables, fruits, breads, and homemade goods from the region.

Starting Jan 14, 2016 (2nd Thurs, Monthly) CHEYENNE ARTWALK (FORMERLY ART DESIGN & DINE)

5PM - 8PM The Cheyenne Artwalk (formerly Art Design & Dine) features the work of local and regional artists at multiple venues around Cheyenne. It’s held the second Thursday of every month. Participating Cheyenne Artwalk venues include: Cheyenne Artists Guild, 1701 Morrie Ave. • Clay Paper Scissors, 1513 Carey Ave. • Creative Healing, 514 E. 19th St.• Deselms Fine Art & Gallery, 303 E. 17th St. • Flydragon Design Studio, 1822 E. 16th St. • Indian Paintbrush Studio & Friends, 1610 Capitol Ave. • Nagle Warren Mansion, 222 E. 17th St. • The Paramount Cafe, 1607 Capitol Ave.

5PM - 8PM Visit the Asher Upstairs and find your handmade treasure to take home. Vendors range from fine arts to jewelry to beautiful metal working.

July 15 - September 15, 2016 (By Reservation) CATTLE DRIVE AT TERRY BISON RANCH

Terry Bison Ranch is offering a Cattle Drive Package for $150.00 per person. You may bring your own horse, or we can provide one for you. Start the morning off with breakfast at the Tombstone Cafe. This it’s time to saddle up where you and your guide will push the cattle from one grazing location to another. Than a relaxing trail ride where you may encounter elk on the way back to the barn. You will end the day with a dinner of your choice from our famous Senator’s Steakhouse. Secure your reservation now: 307-634-4171. Or you can book with Shannon Cardenas: 307640-7242; or Jayce Dinges:307-220-3670. Drinks and snacks during cattle drive are not included.

Starting January 2, 2016 (Sat & Sundays) SHERMAN HILL MODEL RAILROAD CLUB DISPLAY MOVIE THEATER WING OF FRONTIER MALL

See a model railroad layout and learn about the club.

May 7 - Sept 24, 2016 (Saturdays)

BIG COUNTRY SPEEDWAY - SATURDAY NIGHT RACING

Saturday Night Racing. Pit gate opens at noon, hot lapping begins at 1p, front gate opens at 3p, racing at 6p. Adults $7, Children 6-12 $5, 0-5 free.

May 15 - October 23, 2016 (Sundays) SUNDAY LUNCH TRAIN - TERRY BISON RANCH

Noon. Purchase tickets before 5p Sat. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. $25 per person must have meal choices when you make reservation.

Choices are buffalo burger platter, beef burger platter, or fried chicken platter. Designed from an old fashioned dining car.

source: http://www.cheyenne.org/events/

June 3 - October 7, 2016 (1st Fri, Monthy)

August 19, 2016 • 5:30pm

11am - 2pm: Depot Plaza. Trucks participating are The Daily Press, Tasty Bones Barbecue, The Happy Taco Hut, Bella Fuoco Wood Fired Pizza, On The Hook Fish and Chips Food Truck, The Chicago Dog House, and others to come. Family fun and entertainment provided.

Face is an internationally acclaimed all-vocal rock band from Boulder, Colorado with infectious energy, punctuated by an endearing love of performance.

Using just four singers, and a vocal drummer, Face creates a rock-music phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed. No instruments and no special effects – just five guys.

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One Time Events August 11, 2016 • 6:30pm

A HOLE LOT OF MUSIC - SEAN CURTIS BAND

Last summer concert series sponsored by the Children’s Museum of Cheyenne filling the hole with music. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on.

Tickets online at www.childrensmuseumofcheyenne.org/a-hole-lot-ofmusic or purchase at the gate.

August 11, 2016 • 7:00pm

CODY JOHNSON IN CONCERT - TERRY BISON RANCH

Top 10 on the Billboard Country Albums chart in January 2014 and out with a new album featuring songs “The Only One I Know (Cowboy Life),” “With You I Am,” and “I Can’t Even Walk.”

Admission $20.

FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA: JUNIOR VARSITY 3

This band represents those who love the familiar sounds of the 90’s, well placed 80s, 2000’s, and today’s songs. They provide all types of music and add their pop-rock cover making it easy for anyone to dance and sing to. CHAIRS ARE PROVIDED. NO PETS PLEASE. FOOD VENDORS WILL SELL FOOD, LEMONADE, SOFT DRINKS AND BEER.

August 12-14, 2016

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“STEAMBOAT CHALLENGE” NRA ACTION PISTOL REGIONAL AND WYOMING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - OTTO ROAD SHOOTING RANGE 9AM- 3PM The August 20 Regional Championship and August 21 State Championship will consist of four separate shooting events requiring a unique blend of speed and accuracy all under time pressure. Competitors are required to draw from a holster, shoot at multiple targets as close as 10 yards and as far away as 50 yards, shoot with the weak hand only, shoot around a barricade, shoot at banks of knockdown steel plates and shoot at a moving target which is exposed for only 6 seconds. There will be multiple competition divisions which can accommodate all shooting skill levels from professional to novice. Awards will be presented to competitors with the highest scores along with category awards to the top law enforcement, military, junior, senior, and women competitors. Open to NRA Members and Non-Members.

COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE: AIR POWER HISTORY TOUR

Air Power History Tour coming into town at Cheyenne’s Legend AeroServe. It’s a public event open to all! B-29 Static Display and will fly Once on Wednesday morning. Also bringing a C-45 Twin Beeech which will be available for rides on a walk-up basis. On the 22nd, it will be open from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, then on Tuesday and Wednesday it will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Check out our website for more information! www.airpowertour.org

August 27, 2016 • 8:00PM

Where the best rib chefs meet the best of the west! 5 different rib chef’s along with a Beer Tent, Coke Wagon, Roasted Corn and many more options. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, come on down to the Depot Plaza! Purchase of a $3.00 armband required to buy food for people 13 yrs and up. The prices vary for each Rib Chef and ribs and sides are purchased directly from the vendors.

CHEYENNE PARADE OF HOMES 10AM - 4PM Cheyenne’s leading builders are bringing you the newest features in quality and design. This year’s parade of homes features 9 homes by 8 of Cheyenne’s finest home builders. See map online for locations. cheyenneparadeofhomes.com

August 19-21, 2016

CHEYENNE ARTS FESTIVAL - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Cheyenne Arts Festival (CAF) is designed to showcase and celebrate local creativity in all its forms and to provide Cheyenne residents and visitors with a unique arts-related experience. It is organized by Arts Cheyenne, with programming and logistics support from the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority and a host of enthusiastic volunteers. source: http://www.cheyenne.org/events/

August 20-21, 2016

August 22-24, 2016

August 12, 2016 • 5:30pm

August 13-21, 2016

FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA: FACE

BILL ENGVALL – “HERE’S YOUR SIGN”

Cheyenne Civic Center: Bill Engvall rose to fame as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon. Experience a night of laughter and fun with American Comedy Award winner, Grammy nominee, actor and comedian Bill Engvall. Bill won the American comedy Award for “Best Male Stand-up Comedian”. After appearing in episodes of “Designing Women,” Bill went on to portray Buck Overton on the ABC sitcom, “Delta” starring Delta Burke. Bill also starred in the NBC series, the Jeff Foxworthy Show, where he played Jeff’s best friend.

A ticket is required regardless of age.

September 2, 2016 • 5:30pm

FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA: RETRO TRIBUTE BAND

Retro Tribute Band pays their tributes to the 80s favorites we grew up listening to. From Denver Colorado, they also perform 70’s and early 90’s music full of energy to get people on their feet.

CHAIRS ARE PROVIDED. NO PETS PLEASE. FOOD VENDORS WILL SELL FOOD, LEMONADE, SOFT DRINKS AND BEER.

September 10, 2016 • 11:00am SHAKESFAIRE CHEYENNE - LIONS PARK

FREE! Shakespeare and Renaissance themed music, food, crafts and activities for all ages! Come and celebrate Shakespeare in Cheyenne!

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When you think of exercise, you may imagine strenuous activities such as running or biking — the ones that make you breathe hard, turn flush and drip with sweat. But aerobic activity is only one type of exercise, and although it is critical for boosting fitness, there are actually three other types of exercise that are also important: strength training, balance training and flexibility training.

Each type of exercise is important in its own way, and doing all four types is the way to maximize your fitness and prevent injury, experts say.

Aerobic Excercise Aerobic exercises, such as running, swimming or dancing, are activities that work your cardiovascular system — they get your heart rate up and make you breathe harder. This type of exercise can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, and may even lower the risk of cancer.

Strength Excercise Strength exercises, such as weight lifting, push-ups and crunches, work your muscles by using resistance (like a dumbbell or your own body weight.)

This type of exercise increases lean muscle mass, which is particularly important for weight loss, because lean muscle burns more calories than other types of tissue.

gained or lost a lot of weight or those who become pregnant, which can throw off your center of gravity.

Flexibility Excercise Flexibility exercises stretch your muscles and may improve your range of motion at your joints. They can improve your flexibility, and reduce your risk of injury during sports and other activities.

Putting it all together Ideally, you should include all four types of exercise in your workouts. But that doesn’t mean you have to do four separate workouts. You can combine some exercises together, like strength and balance training. For example, you could do bicep curls while standing on one leg. Some workouts, such as yoga, incorporate strength, flexibility and balance exercises.

A sample workout might include running or walking briskly for 30 minutes on a treadmill for aerobic exercise, then doing strength and balance exercises combined, and finishing by doing some static stretches. Your exercise program should include a bit of all four types of exercise.

Balance Excercise Balance exercises improve your ability to control and stabilize your body’s position. This type of exercise is particularly important for older adults, because balance gets worse with age.

But balance exercises can be beneficial for everyone, including people who have 10

Source: http://www.livescience.com/55317-exercise-types.html

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Five Ways to Turn Saving Money into a Game While you’re probably well aware of how important it is to have a savings, it’s can be way too easy to put off. Maybe there are too many awesome things you want to do that require money—or you’re simply not sure how to get started. Saving your beans for a rainy day doesn’t have to be a buzzkill. You can even make it fun and get creative by turning it into a game. Here are five ways you can gamify your savings:

1. Go on a Spending Fast As part of a financial cleanse to rid yourself of negative money habits, trying going on a spending fast. You can commit to not spending at all in a given amount of time. If you’ve never gone on such a fast before, try it out for a week. As you gain more confidence, you can lengthen the time period.

While it’s not usually something you can sustain indefinitely, it’ll help you re-examine your spending habits.

Pauline Paquin, founder of Reach Financial Independence, suggests going on spending fasts in specific categories to boost your savings. “I often do small challenges such as no grocery shopping for a month, no car for a month, no beer for a month,” Paquin explains. “You have to be resourceful, and

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even after the ban is lifted, you often learn to do with less.”

2. The One Percent Challenge Created by Paula Pant of Afford Anything, the One Percent Challenge is where you start by saving an additional percent of your earnings, then continue saving another percent each month. For instance, if you currently save 2 percent of your income each month, boost it to 3 percent this month, then to 4 percent the following month. If you afford to keep it up, by the end of the year, you’ll be saving 14 percent.

By gradually leveling up on the amount you save, you’ll have an easier time committing to it. If your credit union offers mobile banking such as Sprig® by CO-OP you can set up an automatic transfer money into

your savings on a regular basis.

from a raise or bonus at your job.

3. Turn Your Budget Upside-Down

5. Tip Yourself

Joseph Hogue of Peer Finance 101 suggests what he calls “turning your budget upsidedown,” or paying yourself first. With this saving strategy, take out how much you want to save first, then create your budget second. “If you don’t have enough after all your expenses, it forces you to cut spending instead of forgoing saving.”

For every five dollars you spend on X type of item, “tip yourself” a dollar, or 20 percent, and put it into your savings account.

The rule is that savings trumps spending.

So if you can’t afford to do both, you’ll need to put the money toward your savings. If you can’t afford to tip yourself, you’re probably spending too much.

Try creating a budget based on the amount after subtracting the amount you would like to save each month. Start by saving a small amount and cut back in your expenses accordingly. Get creative about cutting back by coming up with clever ways to curb your spending. Once you adjust to the difference in your disposable income, ramp up the savings amount.

It’s a great way to take a closer look at your spending habits that you normally don’t think twice about, such as latte trips to Starbucks or impulsively buying mobile apps you end up not using. You might be surprised at how much you spend on a given item.

4. The Sneaky Savings Game Come up with sneaky ways to save, and you’ll be tucking away money you didn’t even notice you had. For instance, you can put every dollar bill into a jar and take it to your local financial institution at the end of the month to put toward your savings.

Try this out with loose change; you’ll be surprised at how much you end up saving.

You can also commit to saving every time you receive a cash gift for your birthday, or

Saving doesn’t have to be boring or hard. Turning it into a game can help you get started and stay committed when the going gets tough. You can try out one of the five ideas or come up with your own version of a savings game.

Enlist the participation of your friends and reward yourself along the way. You’ll have a robust savings in no time.

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EVEN MORE This statue of women’s suffrage leader Esther Hobart Morris is on the steps of the Wyoming State Capitol Building (her statue is also in the U.S. Capitol).

To promote the idea of giving women the right to vote, Morris organized a tea party for the electors and candidates for the first territorial legislature. With the national woman suffrage movement still being organized, Wyoming’s enactment of such a law in 1869 was a legislative milestone. When appointed justice of the peace for the South Pass District in 1870, she became the first woman to hold judicial office in the modern world.

AMES MONUMENT & SHERMAN HILL

Exit 329 Interstate 80 Buford, WY 82052 The Ames Monument is a 60 foot high granite pyramid located in southeastern Albany County, Wyoming.

It is dedicated to Oakes Ames and Oliver Ames, two Massachusetts brothers who were extremely influential in constructing the nation’s first Transcontinental Railroad.

ATLAS THEATER

211 West Lincolnway Cheyenne, WY 82001 Built in 1887, this three story building originally held a confectionary shop on the lower level and the upper floors were utilized as office space. However, in 1907, architect William Dubois was hired to convert the first floor into a theatre. The next year, the Atlas Theatre opened and continued to operate until 1929.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES

4820 S. Greeley Highway Cheyenne, WY (307) 632-3626 www.warconline.com Big Country Speedway brings the races to Cheyenne every Saturday night from April to September.

SHAWN DUBIE MEMORIAL RODEO

1400 East College Dr. Laramie County Community College Arena Cheyenne, WY (307) 778-1291 Three days of rodeo action featuring top collegiate rodeo talent. Held in late October.

CURT GOWDY STATE PARK:

Fish, hike, mountain bike on a great trail system and camp just 23 miles west of Cheyenne

FRONTIER DAYS OLD WEST MUSEUM: A five-​​minute walk from the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Vedauwoos! Hike, rock climb, x-​​c ski, mountain bike, fish 14

AREA ATTRACTIONS... and explore the beautiful Vedauwoo area in the Medicine Bow National Forest just 30 minutes west.

WYOMING STATE MUSEUM:

Wonderful ever-​​changing collections – free admission!

HISTORIC GOVERNOR’S MANSION: Located in Cheyenne

NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST: Downtown Cheyenne

CHEYENNE DEPOT MUSEUM:

Historic interpretation of the railroads

MEDICINE BOW’S SNOWY RANGE:

1.5 hours west of Cheyenne, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, camping in an alpine paradise. Always snowballs in summer!

TEXAS TRAIL MUSEUM 201 W. 3rd St. Pine Bluffs, WY (307) 245-3713

Established in 1986, the museum’s mission is to preserve the history of southeastern Laramie County. Open from Memorial Day-Labor Day. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG SITE

I-80 Rest Stop Pine Bluffs, WY (307) 768-2208 Established in the 1990’s, this University of Wyoming High Plains Educational Project includes the Archaeology museum at 2nd and Pine Street and the actual Archaeology dig, located west of the Pine Bluffs Rest Area. An active site of historic Indian relics and pre-historic artifacts dating back over 11,000 years.

WYOMING STATE MUSEUM

2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY (307) 777-7022 http://wyomuseum.state.wy.us The museum houses artifacts and collections showcasing Wyomings history from its earliest beginnings. It includes a kids’ room of vintage clothing, toys, a dinosaur, and interesting artifacts.

WYOMING TERRITORIAL PRISON

975 Snowy Range Road Laramie, WY (307) 745-3733 www.wyomingterritorialprison.com Now an interpretive museum, the prison, built in 1872, once held the now infamous western outlaw Butch Cassidy.

WYOMING STATE CAPITOL BUILDING

24th & Capitol Ave. Cheyenne, WY (307) 777-7220 The Wyoming Capitol has been, and still is, a dominant structure on the Cheyenne skyline, in addition to being historically one of the most important buildings in the State. The cornerstone was laid on May 18, 1887 and rises 146 feet to the top of the spire of the dome.

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Backpacking 101

What you need to know to get started.

Sleep under the stars in a remote wilderness destination, fall asleep next to a babbling creek, and sip coffee while the rising sun casts a golden light on your backcountry camp. Yes, backpacking is as inspiring as it sounds.

Backpacking is essentially the combination of camping and hiking, but even if you are a seasoned camper, there are a few things to consider before you hit the trail and go backpacking for the first time.

Get Fit Before You Go Many first-time backpackers complain about their aching back and shoulders, or those darn blisters on their feet. If you get fit before you go backpacking, you’ll feel better and have more fun.

This includes breaking in your hiking shoes!

Simply wearing your boots around town while you run errands or taking a few short hikes will help break in your boots.

Remember to wear the socks that you will be hiking in to assure a proper fit.

You should also get your body in shape for backpacking. Wear your backpack on short hikes so your body can get used to hiking with the added weight of a backpack. Start with a half-loaded pack on and gradually increase the weight and the distance of your training hikes.

Test Your Gear Before you walk for miles into the backcountry, you’ll want to know how to set up your tent, use your water filter, and cook 16

on your camping stove. Create a list of the essentials that you’ll need Hit the Trail like a tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, water filter and stove, and make sure you know how each piece of equipment works. You may realize Now that you are in shape, you’ve tested your gear, and planned your that you’re missing a tent pole or that your borrowed sleeping bag has route, it’s time to hit the trail and go backpacking! Keep backpacking a hole in it. etiquette and the environment in mind while you’re in the wilderness.

It also helps to pack all of your gear into your pack before walking out the door to go backpacking. You’ll want to make sure everything fits, that your pack isn’t heavier than you can handle, and that you know how to pack according to weight distribution.

Plan your Backpacking Adventure A little bit of research and planning will help make sure your backpacking adventure is fun, safe and enjoyable. First, find a friend to go with you. It’s safer to have a backpacking companion and easier since you can share the basic equipment.

Next, select a destination within your hiking capability. Get a map of the area you’d like to visit and calculate mileage and elevation within your comfort level.

If your trip starts and ends at different trailheads, make sure there is transportation to help you get back to your car, or bring a second car for a shuttle.

Another option is to basecamp in one spot for the duration of your trip and spend the extra days relaxing, day hiking, climbing or fishing.

Most backpackers walk into the wilderness for peace and solitude, but you will most likely see others along the trail and possibly at your destination. Whenever possible, don’t camp directly next to someone and always camp in an existing campsite if available. Remember that your voice carries in the quiet setting of the great outdoors.

Always set up camp 100 feet from water and never wash your dishes directly in a creek or lake. You’ll need to bury your waste more than 6 inches deep, and away from freshwater sources. Though toilet paper is biodegradable, it is best to burn or pack out your paper products. If campfires are permitted, make sure to keep them under control at all times and to drown all campfires before going to sleep at night. http://www.reserveamerica.com/outdoors/backpacking-101-what-you-need-to-know-to-get-you-started.htm

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When planning your destination, make sure to look into the water sources in the area. You’ll need to filter your water and want to know that your destination has a reliable water source.

Once you have decided on a destination and route, you should contact the ranger district to get information about permits and regulations.

Before you go, check the weather so you’ll be prepared, but also keep in mind that weather patterns can change and you’ll want to be prepared for anything.

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EDUCATION Laramie County School District #1

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Cheyenne, Wyoming 2810 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY Phone: 307-771-2160 Web Site: www.laramie1.org Afflerbach Elementary (K-6) Alta Vista Elementary (K-6) Anderson Elementary (K-6) Arp Elementary (K-6) Baggs Elementary (K-6) Bain Elementary (K-6) Buffalo Ridge Elementary (K-6) Clawson Elementary (K-6) Cole Elementary (K-6) Davis Elementary (K-6) Deming Elementary (K-3) Dildine Elementary (K-6) Fairview Elementary (3-6) Freedom Elementary (K-6) Gilchrist Elementary (K-6) Goins Elementary (K-6) Hebard Elementary (K-6)

HEALTHCARE Cheyenne Health Care Center 2700 East 12th Street, Cheyenne, WY (307) 634-7986

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