Barns By Design

Cast your line in the North Platte River and chances are, you'll be reeling in an impressive catch in no time! This highly popular fishing and recreation spot is noted on the "America's 100 Best Trout Streams" list and in addition to excellent fishing, it offers great views of the area, as well.

When you check out a show at the Casper Children's Theatre, you may be witnessing the stage debut of a future Julia Roberts or Tom Hanks. And while it may be years before that fact is determined, you can definitely enjoy the fun productions and entertainment that this highly talented group of young performers consistently presents. The theater's mission is to teach kids life skills through stage skills, and that mission continues to be pursued as the theater has presented an impressive 289 performances over the past seven years.

Dig deeper into what makes Casper such a unique place when you visit the Tate Geological Museum. The facility houses over 3,000 fossil and mineral specimens, and the helpful staff is always ready to answer any questions you may have. The museum frequently hosts various classes from different schools so that they can learn more about the fascinating field of geology. The museum is located on the Casper College campus and prides itself in being an excellent resource to the community.

Rustling up the herds and ropin' 'em in is what it's all about at the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo held every July. As their slogan says, this is where the champions meet to duke it out for the much coveted titles in various events. From bull riding to roping to expertly handling steers, it's all here at this family-friendly festival that's guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!