Buffalo Bill Center of the West Curators Revise WAHB
by Christina Mancuso - September 17, 2015 After an 1899 trip to a ranch near Meeteetse, Wyoming, in the northwest part of the state, Ernest Thompson Seton published 'Wahb: The Biography of a Grizzly' through a series of three articles for 'Century Magazine,' and then the story appeared in book form in 1900....
O.A.R.S. Pledges $150K in Money, Trips to Get Kids to National Parks
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2015 Veteran river outfitter and adventure travel company, O.A.R.S., has introduced a new program to help open up the great outdoors for kids around the country. Starting this year, O.A.R.S. will donate one percent of company sales to the National Park Foundation—the official charity of America's nationa...
Bookworks Presents Shelf Awareness for Readers
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2015 As the classic Tony Bennett song goes, 'You Must Believe in Spring,' though some of us have nearly lost faith. Here are some of our favorite books that pay tribute to the season as we await its arrival....
Nat Geo WILD to Present 10 Days of Thanksgiving
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2015 Nat Geo WILD's Thanksgiving celebration is an epic lineup of animal adventures that will keep the whole family glued to the couch for 10 days straight. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26...
Craig Johnson, Who Inspired 'Longmire,' Autographs Novels at Buffalo Bill Center, 7/3
by Christina Mancuso - June 28, 2013 From his home in Ucross, Wyoming, population 25, popular 'Walt Longmire' author Craig Johnson writes mystery novels. Set in a fictional but vividly realistic Wyoming locale, the series follows Sheriff Walt Longmire and his cohorts as they investigate crimes and incidents large and small. Johnson lau...
Playmill Theatre Opens House of the Seven Gables
by Robert Diamond - October 14, 2013 The House of the Seven Gables is a walk through haunted house experience like no other. You will be escorted by one of the house's many butlers through each haunting. Patrons will be placed directly in the climax of the greatest horror stories of all time. You will live these moments standing just i...
Big Sky Resort Celebrates 40th Anniversary
by Robert Diamond - November 30, 2013 In 1968, the famous NBC newscaster, Chet Huntley, conceptualized Big Sky, the same year the phrase 'you've come a long way, baby' was marketed. Big Sky Resort has indeed 'come a long way' since the first chairlift turned opening day December 15, 1973. Celebrating forty years is nothing to scoff at a...
Bookworks Hosts Nationally Touring and Local Authors in September
by Christina Mancuso - August 06, 2013 In September, Bookworks hosts nationally-touring and local authors whose work will pique readers' varied interests in government, the wilderness, mystery, medicine, and music....
Craig Johnson, Who Inspired 'Longmire,' Autographs Novels at Buffalo Bill Center Today
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2013 From his home in Ucross, Wyoming, population 25, popular 'Walt Longmire' author Craig Johnson writes mystery novels. Set in a fictional but vividly realistic Wyoming locale, the series follows Sheriff Walt Longmire and his cohorts as they investigate crimes and incidents large and small. Johnson lau...
Trends: Where Can I Go Next Week? The New Norm
by Tyler Peterson - July 10, 2014 Travel companies must turn on a dime faster than ever these days. A leading multisport tour operator, Austin Adventures, reports that summer bookings once averaging 40 to 60 days in advance of departure are now coming in under 30 days or fewer this season....
Young People's Chorus of NYC & Young Voices of Melbourne Partner for Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2013 Continuing its Transmusica series of concerts of cross-cultural and transformative music designed to build bridges to other world cultures and communities, the Young People's Chorus of New York City and its artistic director/founder Francisco J. Nuñez will be joined by the Young Voices of Melbourne ...
Sneak Peek: PBS's NOVA to Premiere MAKING NORTH AMERICA, 11/4
by Caryn Robbins - October 01, 2015 Mighty, elemental forces molded North America. Fiery eruptions, titanic floods, the grinding of great ice sheets, and massive impacts from space all shaped our land....
Alfred Dennis Releases Ninth Novel, YELLOWSTONE BRIGADE
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013 "I like to write about the good old days, the days I know and the days I loved," shares Alfred Dennis, author of nine novels, including his newest, "Yellowstone Brigade" (published by iUniverse)....
CBS SUNDAY MORNING Delivers Sixth-Largest Audience Since Advent of People Meters
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2015 ?CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD posted year-to-year gains in viewers and delivered its sixth-largest audience since the 1987 advent of people meters, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for March 1....
OARS Catalog Features Adventures for the Whole Family
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2015 Veteran family adventure vacations outfitter O.A.R.S. announces the release of its new Family Adventures Catalog with its 2015 line-up of 21 all-inclusive time-for-a-break options for families....
Grand Canyon Visitors Now Get Enhanced Experience
with Just Ahead's Mobile App & Audio Tour Guide
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2015 Just in time to take advantage of the May 15 annual re-opening of the Grand Canyon's North Rim facilities (the South Rim is open year-round), Just Ahead (http://www.justahead.com/) has released its newest audio travel guide app for smartphones that makes road-tripping vacationers feel like they have...
Huntsman Springs Announces Discovery Package for Spring and Summer
by Robert Diamond - April 01, 2014 Huntsman Springs, the award-winning family resort destination in Idaho's scenic Teton Valley, has announced a Discovery Package for those interested in the real estate offerings at the community this spring and summer....
Hirschfield Book Gives Public Talk at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Today
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2013 Alan Hirschfield says of his collection of American Indian art, “I try to understand the artist's culture and to appreciate the beauty and meaning of each work.” Through the years, the Hirschfields have built an extraordinary collection of these objects as well as a home in Wyoming designed specific...
New Montana Arts Center Celebrates Classical Music and Contemporary Sculpture
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 11, 2015 In summer 2016 Tippet Rise, a brand new arts center that celebrates the union of land, art, architecture and music, will open outside Fishtail, Montana, midway between Billings and the edge of Yellowstone National Park....
Hirschfield Book Gives Public Talk at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, 6/14
by Christina Mancuso - June 03, 2013 Alan Hirschfield says of his collection of American Indian art, “I try to understand the artist's culture and to appreciate the beauty and meaning of each work.” Through the years, the Hirschfields have built an extraordinary collection of these objects as well as a home in Wyoming designed specific...
Young People's Chorus of NYC & Young Voices of Melbourne to Partner for Performance, 6/30
by Tyler Peterson - June 12, 2013 Continuing its Transmusica series of concerts of cross-cultural and transformative music designed to build bridges to other world cultures and communities, the Young People's Chorus of New York City and its artistic director/founder Francisco J. Nuñez will be joined by the Young Voices of Melbourne ...
PBS to Present 3-Part Series NOVA: MAKING NORTH AMERICA This November
by Caryn Robbins - September 21, 2015 NOVA?s MAKING NORTH AMERICA, premieres on three consecutive Wednesday nights on November 4, 11, and 18, 2015 at 9PM/8C on PBS (check local listings)....
Huntsman Springs Announces New Winter Wonderland Family Vacation Package
by Robert Diamond - January 06, 2014 Huntsman Springs, a family resort destination in Idaho's scenic Teton Valley, has announced its first Winter Wonderland Family Vacation Package....
New Travel App Like Touring Death Valley with a Ranger in the Car
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2015 Imagine touring Death Valley National Park with a park ranger telling stories about what you are seeing, and pointing out things you might otherwise miss.... |