Dick's Sporting Goods

Take the plunge with the whole family to enjoy water recreation at the Casper Family Aquatic Center. This is a great way for the kids (and mom and dad) to get some great exercise while making a big splash! The hours for the pool are seasonal so please check the website before you go.

Sending a thank you note is always nice, but take that "thank you" to the next level by sending a gift basket from Basket Creations Plus instead! Basket Creations Plus offers an incredible selection of gift baskets that say everything from "get well" to "congratulations" to "I miss you" to "just thinking of you." The arrangements are always expertly presented, and the recipient of these enticing baskets will surely remember your thoughtfulness long after the goodies in the basket are gone.

Held every third weekend in July, Casper's Beartrap Summer Festival is not only the benchmark that signals the midpoint of the summer, it is a tuneful celebration that draws attendees from all over the area. Since 1994, this festival has made the Casper Mountain area ring with the breezy sound of bluegrass music, and you're sure to see some of the genre's most famous performers on stage. Also, there's plenty of food and fun for the kids. Don't miss the market area where artisans from all over display their wares and add to the unique fun of this highly popular event.

Foster the spirit of creativity in your kids when you bring them to the Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center. Not only will they get to see some of the world's most iconic artwork by such renowned artists as Andy Warhol, they will also view Western-themed and contemporary work from regional, national and international artists. And if all that art moves your kids to want to create something of their own, there are several hands-on exhibits and attractions that await them in the discovery center.