


Denver’s Mile High magic is on display everywhere
Local Quirks of the Great American West, News
Though Denver is near the mountains, it is not actually in them. However, Denver is known as “The Mile High City” because it is exactly 1 mile (5,280 feet / 1,609 meters) above sea level. To demarcate this, there are several “Mile…

Cody, Wyoming – where everybody is a friend
Local Quirks of the Great American West, News
Considering that the Cody Yellowstone region covers 6,967 square miles, you’d think it would be near impossible to know many of its 30,000 residents.
In this corner of Wyoming, however, it quickly becomes apparent that it’s unusual…

Beyond the beef: Can you guess Cheyenne’s real favorite fare?
Local Quirks of the Great American West, News
While thousands of people flock to Wyoming for a taste of the freshest steak in ranchland, the locals in Cheyenne will tip you off to a much different and perhaps unexpected culinary experience: green chile. Very few foods spark such an intense…

A month-by-month guide to watching wildlife in Yellowstone
News, Upcoming Events
The wildlife show in Yellowstone is second to none, and no matter when you visit, you’ll get a front-row seat.
In June, animals of all stripes raise babies, from marmots to bighorn sheep to predators like grizzlies and badgers. In July,…

South Dakota filling up the calendar with upcoming events
News, Upcoming Events
50th Anniversary of Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant (De Smet)
Dates: July 9-11, July 16-18 and July 23-25, 2021; July 8-10, July 15-17 and July 22-24, 2022
Website: http://www.desmetpageant.org/
50th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo (Mitchell)…