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Welcome to Casper, Wyoming.
Casper is a city in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 49,644 at the 2000 census. It is a medium-sized city in east-central Wyoming on Interstate 25. It is the county seat of Natrona County and the second largest city in Wyoming. It is also the principal city of the Casper metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Natrona County.
The city sits at the foot of Casper Mountain, the north end of the Laramie Mountain Range along the North Platte River. The city was site of Fort Caspar during the days of the Oregon Trail, which passed along the North Platte through the town. Although small by national standards, its large size within the region make it a banking and commerce center. Since the discovery of crude oil in the region in the 1890s it has been a center of the regional petroleum industry. The famous Salt Creek Oil Field was first drilled in 1889 approximately 40 miles (64 km) north of Casper, and the first refinery in Casper was built in 1895.
A bank tower above downtown Casper, Wyoming (taken Oct. 14, 2004) by Matthew Trump
Rain or shine, indoors or out, Casper, Wyoming is home to some of Wyoming's finest events and attractions. From museums like The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center and the Nicolaysen Art Museum to theaters, professional sports and rodeo, there's something for every visitor. And Casper wouldn't be Wyoming without western fun and the shopping and dining opportunities are many.
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is one of Wyoming's finest museums. Featuring state-of-the-art technology, the interpretive center allows the visitor to experience what pioneer life was like for the early emigrants traveling on the Oregon Trail, California Trail, Mormon Trail, Bozeman Trail, Bridger Trail and Pony Express Trail. The interpretive center features four outdoor kiosks, an entrance designed to resemble the curved top of a covered wagon, and visitors can experience a unique piece of western history as they sit in a wagon and view a simulated crossing of the North Platte River.
Casper shops offer you the opportunity to invest in that one-of-a-kind item made by local craftsmen, antiques from the "Leave it to Beaver" era or earlier, or the familiar brands of stores found at your local shopping mall. Casper's downtown has a strong mix of retail and antique stores, including a candy shop that specializes in homemade goods and the largest western merchandise store in the state. Thirteen movie screens in four theaters and restaurants with ethnic cuisine make downtown Casper's entertainment center.
Casper, Wyoming means rodeo, the greatest of all western sports. With two great events, the College National Finals Rodeo and the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo, Casper hosts the best amateur and professional cowboys and cowgirls. Featuring events like bull riding, bareback, saddle bronc, barrel racing and roping events, these two fine rodeos offer some of the best rodeo action in the country.
Some of the finest Western art and culture can be found right here in Casper, Wyoming.
From contemporary art, historic sites and the National Historic Trails Center to some of the best Wyoming museums and performing arts, Casper offers a variety of sites and sounds to visitors. Music festivals, the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, guided and narrated historic walking tours, science museums and numerous theaters offer entertainment year round. Star gaze at Broadway shows at the Casper Events Center or at one of Wyoming's finest planetariums.
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Local daily news in Casper:
Barrasso: Washington doesn't know better than the American people
Washington, D.C. - " Today, US Senator John Barrasso spoke on the Senate floor regarding health care reform.
Plan aims to land fishing access to North Platte
Natrona County commissioners have agreed to send a letter to Wyoming's congressional delegation as part of an effort to obtain permanent access for anglers to a mile-long stretch of the North Platte River known for its top-notch trout fishing.
Second Craigslist rape suspect pleads not guilty
A Marine from Twentynine Palms, Calif. accused of using Craigslist to arrange the rape of an ex-girlfriend has pleaded not guilty to five felonies.
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Places of interest:
Mills, WY (3.8 miles), Hartrandt, WY (4.4 miles), Evansville, WY (4.8 miles), Bar Nunn, WY (5.7 miles), Casper Mountain, WY (6.3 miles), Red Butte, WY (7.6 miles), Vista West, WY (8.1 miles), Homa Hills, WY (10.3 miles).
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