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The Rocky Mountain West has its own unique cultural history, combining the heroic and tragic aspects of the opening of the American West, the epic movement of pioneers from east to west across a continent, the displacement of a native population, and a culture that comes from a sparse and independent populace living in vast and varied terrain. This cultural history is celebrated through festivals and events throughout the year, and the people in this region really know how to throw a party. For more information on the rodeos and cultural events that take place annually, click HERE.

Casper, Wyoming

Casper, Wyoming means Rodeo--the greatest of all Western sports.  With two great events- the College National Finals Rodeo and the PRCA, Casper hosts the best amateur and professional cowboys and cowgirls from around the world.  With events like bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc, barrel racing and roping, Casper offers some of the best rodeo action this side of the Rocky Mountains.

Casper plays host to many other sporting events year-round.  Being tucked in the foothills of a mountain range gives Casper visitors an opportunity to enjoy the Four Seasons without long drives and airplane rides.  Skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling are just some of our winter past-times, followed by hiking, wildlife spotting, and picnicking in the summer.  The  historic Platte River and Alcova Reservoir offers thrilling kayaking, boating, swimming, waterskiiing or rafting, or fish the river’s many outlets for large Brown trout. 

Organized sporting is also on-hand with the professional indoor Wyoming Cavalry football team, the minor league Casper Rockies baseball, two large rodeo events, and the Casper Marathon bringing in professional athletes from around the globe.  At our altitude, the sky's the limit!

Find more sports action online at casperwyoming.info.