September 12, 2024

Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, in an effort to make the recreational opportunities at the park more accessible, has acquired an accessible beach mat through the brand Mobi-Mat.

According to their website, the mat is a heavy-duty portable ramp made of 100% recycled polyester material “designed to create a stable and durable surface over soft or unstable ground.”  This apparatus provides light and medium-sized vehicles such as wheelchairs access to the pond’s shoreline. It can be seen in action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_U8JebscDw&authuser=0.

These mats have been used successfully on beaches throughout the United States for many years. 

Teka Perry, Ms. Wheelchair Wyoming 2023, tried out the device after it was installed at the EKW pond at the end of August and provided staff with valuable feedback. Perry is a frequent visitor to EKW and an advocate for increased accessibility. 

“Thank you to the Ms. Wheelchair America Foundation for offering me the hope and freedom award, which I was then able to contribute the money I won towards this project,” Perry said. “This will be a great addition. I will be able to get down to the water with my kids.”  

The Mobi-Mat will be a welcome addition to EKW, according to Superintendent Linley Mayer.

“We are grateful to be able to work with the Wyoming State Parks team and with their support provide this addition to the park as we strive to meet the department’s mission of improving communities and enriching lives,” Mayer said.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_U8JebscDw&authuser=0 

September 12, 2024

Thanks to the generous support of the Bronco Wild Fund, Wyoming Wildflower Women’s 101 programming will be offered on October 12 and 13 at Curt Gowdy State Park. These programs are designed to empower and educate women in outdoor skills. 

Wyoming State Parks’ Ranger Angelina has offered sessions at Sinks Canyon, South Pass City, and Hot Springs State Park this summer, reaching over 100 women with campouts and skill-building.

This program features three specially curated sessions aimed at fostering confidence and knowledge in outdoor recreation:

Outdoor Survival: Saturday, October 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Leave No Trace: Saturday, October 12, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Animal Awareness: Sunday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to ensure a personalized and immersive experience for all participants. Curt Gowdy State Park will provide a stunning backdrop for women to explore and enhance their outdoor skills!

Interested participants can learn more and sign up at: https://wyoparks.info/WildflowerWomen.

For more information, please contact: District Ranger Angelina Stancampiano, 307-677-2461, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Wyoming Wildflower Women

Wyoming Wildflower Women is an initiative by Wyoming State Parks to create a space for women to learn outdoor skills in a supportive and engaging environment, led by female interpretive rangers. The 101 programming offers basic to intermediate skills, helping women of all experience levels to connect with nature, each other, and themselves.

September 10, 2024

The Wyoming State Parks Ambassador Ferrets are on the move this week, from their home at Sinks Canyon State Park to Keyhole State Park. 

Ranger Katie and the domestic ferrets, Sandstone (Sandy) and Madison Limestone (Maddy), will be hosting a program about black-footed ferrets at the Tatanka Shelter in Keyhole State Park on Saturday, September 14, at 7pm. 

            The conservation story of the black-footed ferrets is one of great importance, and it has ties to our very own state of Wyoming. Once thought to be extinct, a small group of black-footed ferrets was discovered in Meeteetse in 1981. This small group has given the species a second chance at survival through captive breeding, reintroductions, and cloning, and it is estimated that there are now about 300 in the wild!

            The WyoParks Ambassador Ferrets help tell this story to visitors across the state,whether they are in the Sinks Canyon Visitor Center, visiting school classrooms, or traveling the state to other parks. In addition to the public program on September 14th, Ranger Katie and the ferrets will also be hosting a program for “Girl Scouts Love State Parks” weekend with local scout troops. 

            Attendees to the public program will be able to interact with our super cute and personable Ambassador Ferrets. For directions, visit wyoparks.info/keyholemaps. Events and their descriptions can be viewed on the Keyhole State Park Facebook page: wyoparks.info/keyholeevents. Park fees apply to those attending the events. Interpretive Ranger Katie can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any specific questions.