Best of Wyoming – Saratoga & Region
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Saratoga Best of Wyoming Posts
During the month of August, 2013, Wyoming Public Media featured Saratoga on its ‘Best of Wyoming’ page. You are welcome to glance at the summaries below and follow the links to snapshots of the many innovative organizations in Saratoga:
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Hot Springs - Saratoga
Fri August 30, 2013
Credit Saratoga Town Hall
By Saratoga Town Hall
The historic hot pool, located on the banks of the Platte River, is a natural hot springs once believed to possess healing properties. Indian tribes would lay down their weapons to partake of the waters healing powers in peace. Today, it brings that same relaxing ambiance.
The pool is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week year round. The Hobo Pool temperature ranges from 108 to 119 degrees. The Not So Hot Pool maintains a temperature around 100 degrees.
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Grand Encampment Museum – Encampment
Thu August 22, 2013
Credit Grand Encampment Museum
By Grand Encampment Museum
Grand Encampment Museum preserves and interprets the history of the Upper North Platte Valley. It provides the public with access to historical sources and experiences, as well as a place for research and to educate all generations.
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Sierra Madre Winter Carnival – Encampment
Tue August 20, 2013
Credit Encampment Winter Carnival
By Town of Encampment
Encampment’s Sierra Madre Winter Carnival is held the last weekend in January. The annual event starts Friday night with a Treasure Hunt. Saturday events include the Sled Races, the VFW Chili Feed, Saucer Bowling and a Snow Sculpture contest. The Xi Beta Delta Sorority hosts a Casino Night event for adults in the evening. Sunday events are the Sixth Street Sprint which is a snow machine race, Turkey Curling, Snow Golf and a Chili and Bread Cook-off. The Sierra Madre Winter Carnival has something for all ages.
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Saratoga Museum
Thu August 1, 2013
Credit Saratoga Museum
By Saratoga Museum
The Saratoga Museum is a delight for all ages. Located in Saratoga, Wyoming, nestled between the Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Mountains, the Saratoga Museum has one of the largest geology collections in Wyoming.
Bison bones discovered at The Casper Site are also a part of the museum's collection. Long-time board member Rod Laird was one of the discoverer's of the site. Laird has been the driving force behind the museum for the last 20 years and he held the first World Atatl Atatl contest.
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