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  Casper Wyoming, Casper cityguide
Casper is a city in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States.
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.
www.comevisitcasper.com   (1136 words)

  
  Casper, Wyoming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Casper and the rest of Wyoming is served by the Casper Star-Tribune, a newspaper with statewide circulation.
Casper was the hometown of Matthew Shepard, a University of Wyoming student who was murdered in October 1998 in an apparent anti-gay hate crime that received international media attention.
Natrona County, and the city of Casper were involved in the filming of the 1997 sci-fi film Starship Troopers, which was largely filmed at Hell's Half Acre, a small gorge and tourist attraction in the northwestern corner of the county.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Casper,_Wyoming   (853 words)

  
 Casper, Wyoming, Ghost Sightings
Casper, Wyoming is just anytown USA in the daytime but if you are easily frightened you'd better stay away from here during the dark hours.
The ghost of a young Indian warrior was witnessed in a Casper area hospital, walking the hallways.
The ghost of a mailman was witnessed in a Casper house.
www.ghostsofamerica.com /8/Wyoming_Casper_ghost_sightings.html   (740 words)

  
 Casper, Wyoming
Casper was closed in 1867, and its components were salvaged and moved to build Ft. Fetterman, which was easier to keep re-supplied from Ft. Laramie.
The residents had big plans for Casper to become the capitol city of both Wyoming and the West as a whole.
Some of the tallest buildings in Wyoming were built here in the early part of the 20th century.
www.ultimatewyoming.com /sectionpages/sec5/Casper/casper.html   (873 words)

  
 Quick Facts about Casper, Wyoming
Casper's early years were violent ones -- its first mayor shot and killed his business partner in a shootout on main street.
Casper’s earliest sales clerks, who slept in their stores in order to protect the goods, stacked flour sacks around their beds to help stop stray bullets.
By 1894 Casper had a small refinery and when Wyoming's first gusher was drilled in the Salt Creek Field in 1908, Casper's destiny was set as a boom and bust oil town.
www.wyomingbnb-ranchrec.com /City.Casper.html   (521 words)

  
 trib.com, wyoming tour, dino 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Tate Mineralogical Museum - Casper, Wyoming a museum with stunning mineral and gem displays, and dinosaur skeletons found close to Casper, including bones from what may be the largest dinosaur ever found.
University of Wyoming Geology Museum - Laramie, Wyoming located on the northeast corner of the University of Wyoming campus, this museum houses dinosaur, and early mammal skeletons including a stunning mastadon and many large ancient aquatic species.
Wyoming Dinosaur Center - Thermopolis, Wyoming a world-class science museum with fossils of early pre-dinosaur life-forms, aquatic life-forms, fish, birds, and early mamals, as well as a number of full-size dinosaur skeletons from around the world as well as from dig sites above Thermopolis.
www.trib.com /WYOMING/dino.shtml   (704 words)

  
 Casper, Wyoming (WY), Pictures
Casper, city in central Wyoming, on the North Platte River, seat of Natrona County, at the base of the Casper Mountains.
Casper is a petroleum-producing and -refining center and the commercial focus of a vast cattle- and sheep-ranching area.
The city is the site of Casper College (1945); a branch of the University of Wyoming; and a community college.
www.greatestcities.com /North_America/USA/Wyoming_WY/Casper_city.html   (302 words)

  
 Leisure travel guide to all attractions in Casper Wyoming
Wyoming’s prominence in history of these trails made it the logical choice as the home of the interpretive center of the trails.
Much of the Trail west of Casper is located on public lands and is visible and accessible.
The western stretch of the Trail across Wyoming was opened in 1847 when church leader Brigham Young led a pioneer party of 148 Latter Day Saints and 72 wagons from the Missouri River to their new, permanent home in the Salt Lake Valley.
www.parkwayplaza.net /leisuretravel-8b.asp   (1126 words)

  
 Best Western Ramkota Hotel Casper Wyoming Hotel Casper Hotels Casper Wyoming - Official Hotel Website
A tradition of Western hospitality and relaxing atmosphere awaits you at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Casper, Wyoming.
Located in downtown Casper, our hotel is just minutes away from local area attractions such as Ft. Casper, the National Historic Trails Center, Hogadon Ski Area and Alcova Lake.
We also allow easy access to Casper College and the Wyoming Medical Center.
casper.ramkota.com   (347 words)

  
 Casper Wyoming Marathon - Race Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
I live in Wyoming, so it's wonderful to have a marathon that is relatively close to home.
The first six miles are on asphalt roads on the bluff north of town, and the rest is on the Platte River Trail, which is mostly asphalt with some concrete paved sections.
While we were walking and running around Casper before and during the race, we saw antelope, deer, and lots of cottontail bunnies.
www.marathonguide.com /races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=1890040606   (1257 words)

  
 Casper Casper, Wyoming (Cities)
Casper is located in Natrona County and it is the county seat.
In a mining, ranching and farming area, the majority of Casper's workforce is nevertheless employed in the service industry or retail.
Casper is part of the Casper, Wyoming metro area.
www.ohwy.com /wy/c/casper.htm   (247 words)

  
 Casper News
State, National Tourism Leaders Gather in Casper Casper- Posted 4/24/06 Associated Press State and national tourism leaders are gathering in Casper Monday for a two-day conference on tourism issues.
Sonja Huff of Casper, Wyo., one of several artists returning to the Custer Stampede family of buffalo painters for a second time, spent last week at MainStreet Market-Place, dabbing meticulously at her Black...
A jury in Casper today found a woman guilty of a lesser charge of second-degree murder for shooting her husband in the head more than 28 years ago.
www.topix.net /city/casper-wy   (573 words)

  
 Bustards Funeral Directors Casper Wyoming
Bustard's, has been in continuous operation in Casper, Wyoming since 1937 and is the only locally owned and operated Funeral Home in Central Wyoming today.
As a young man he was very active in all aspects of life in Casper and graduated from Natrona County High School.
Bill was the last funeral director in the state of Wyoming who received his (embalmers) license without going to school.
www.bustardsfuneraldirectors.com /history.htm   (372 words)

  
 Matthew Shepard Monument for Casper, Wyoming
Below is a preliminary sketch of the monument dedicated to Matthew Shepard's Entry Into Hell, which WBC intends to erect in Casper City Park as a solemn Memorial that God Hates Fags & Fag-Enablers.
Ergo, God hates Casper and Casper's damnable sodomite Zeitgeist that killed Matt and sent him to Hell inculcating in him cradle to grave the soul-damning lie: It's OK to be gay.
Letter to City Council of Casper, Wyoming, regarding a Matthew Shepard monument reading: "MATTHEW SHEPARD, Entered Hell October 12, 1998, in Defiance of God's Warning: 'Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind; it is abomination.' Leviticus 18:22.
www.godhatesfags.com /main/shepard_monument.html   (131 words)

  
 Casper's USTF & Wyoming Clubs Taekwon-Do Profiles
Casper was the first satellite Taekwon-Do school for the United States Taekwon-Do Federation.
In 1992, the USTF was re-organized and I was appointed as Regional Director for the USTF until present.  The Region covers 6 states: Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii.
I have been the Wyoming State Director since July, 2000, and I achieved the rank of 5th Dan in October, 2002 at the age of 48.
www.caspertkd.com /profiles.html   (989 words)

  
 The Casper Star-Tribune
Friends, family and the community continued Wednesday to recover from the news that four Casper natives were injured by terrorists' bombs in Dahab, Egypt, on Monday.
Eighty-five percent of Casper residents are satisfied with the quality of life in town, according to a recent survey.
Victims of crimes and other misfortunes were remembered Tuesday as a crowd gathered at Casper City Hall for the unveiling on a traveling memorial to murder victims.
www.casperstartribune.net /news/casper   (605 words)

  
 Attractions in Casper, Wyoming   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is one of Wyoming's finest museums.
Casper, Wyoming means rodeo, the greatest of all western sports.
The 1890's, roaring 1920's, and the Fort Caspar tours are revisited on candlelight walking tours of downtown Casper.
www.casperwyoming.info /must_see.html   (447 words)

  
 Casper Wyoming - Mtbr.com Forums
To any of you western riders, i recently got a job offer in casper wyoming, and was wondering what the riding was like out there.
Ive spent some time in wyoming, mostly in the laramie area, and road tripped around to the tetons, yellowstone, and across the nothern portion of the state, etc...
Casper Mountain, however, has plenty of trails for summer biking and winter XC skiing.
forums.mtbr.com /showthread.php?p=1706692#post1706692   (1242 words)

  
 Casper Wyoming, WY
But Casper is also home to over ten museums like the National Historic Trails Center, a bowling alley, paint ball, miniature golf courses, roller skating rinks, and a rock climbing gym.
In the winter Casper Mountain is a popular spot for downhill and cross-country skiers.
If you are traveling to Cody, Wyoming from Casper the most direct route follows US 20 to WY 120.
www.codywyomingnet.com /getting_here/casper.php   (454 words)

  
 Casper, Wyoming, Outdoors Recreation
Casper, Wyoming, what a great place for outdoors people.
Casper Days Inn, Casper, Wyoming, 20 miles away
Casper Country Club, Casper, Wyoming, 23 miles away
www.hikercentral.com /metros/16220.html   (691 words)

  
 Platte River Parkway - Casper Whitewater Park
The Casper Whitewater Park is a one half mile stretch of the North Platte River with four man made rock structures that create turbulent water for recreation.
It is located parallel to First Street just West of Poplar Street and is designed for supervised beginner and intermediate boaters at normal water flows between 500 and 3000 cubic feet per second.
On any given day in the summer one can expect to see people using the Casper Whitewater Park to kayak, canoe and float although the facility is also a great place for fishing as the rock structures create wonderful nooks and crannies for fish.
www.platteriverparkway.org /whitewater.htm   (354 words)

  
 Casper Wyoming Colleges and Universities
For Casper Wyoming adults on the go, on-line education courses are turing into a popular means to work toward a degree or study a new trade skill.
USCollegeSearch is devoted to supplying the most comprehensive group of Casper Wyoming colleges and education centers in the U.S.A..
Future students are encouraged to contact Casper Wyoming colleges and request further info for every college they are interested in.
www.uscollegesearch.org /casper-wyoming-colleges.html   (652 words)

  
 Gay News From 365Gay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Posted: November 24 2004 8:01 pm ET (Casper, Wyoming) City councilman Guy Padgett will become Casper's first openly gay mayor and its first mayor under 30 years old.
When Padgett moved back to Casper from Yale University, Shepard was part of his circle.
Shepard was beaten and tied to a fence on a country road near Laramie, Wyoming where he attended University.
www.365gay.com /newscon04/11/112404casperMayor.htm   (418 words)

  
 Casper College Casper, Wyoming (Community Colleges)
Casper College offers more than 70 academic and transfer programs including their popular Business and Science programs.
Also of interest are their Theater, Communications and Fine Arts programs which draw the attention of students from around the country.
For information on Wyoming's other Community Colleges, see: Central Wyoming College, Eastern Wyoming College, Laramie County College, Northwest Community College, Sheridan College and Western Wyoming Community College.
www.ohwy.com /wy/h/hx240505.htm   (157 words)

  
 eBay - casper wyoming, Postcards Paper, Land items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Casper Wyoming 1950s Western Motel Panoramic PC WY
Casper, WY Wyoming Natrona County High School Postcard
Casper Wyoming WY Large Letter Linen 1944 Postcard
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 casper wyoming franchise
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Rock who has done rigging work and worked with the Motorhome Industry understands the needs for industrial and consumer servi ces in the washing industry.
Casper will finally have the ultimate in Washing Services thanks to Rock.
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 Painted Past walking tours of Casper Wyoming
See sites in downtown Casper where cowboys, prostitutes and outlaws cut a wide swath in Central Wyoming's pioneer days.
Hear the grim details of how dance hall owner Lou Polk's partner thought she was cheating on him and disfigured her face.
Included in the characters is Herve Johnson, a soldier who was stationed at Fort Casper.
www.paintedpast.org /WalkingTours.html   (329 words)

  
 Quality Inn Casper Casper Wyoming Hotels
Search all hotels in Casper Wyoming using the form to the left.
The Quality Inn Casper is conveniently located adjacent to the minor league Rockies Stadium and one half mile from the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyo. Downtown Casper is one mile away and the Fort Caspar Museum is within three miles of the hotel.
Mornings at the Quality Inn Casper begin with complimentary buffet style breakfasts and coffee in the lobby.
www.wyominghotelfinder.com /161412.html   (157 words)

  
 Casper Hotels ** Discount Hotels in Casper Wyoming
Casper Wyoming hotels and lodging — Enjoy our fine directory and guide to lodging in Casper in the state of Wyoming.
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