Posted: Friday, July 10, 2009 12:00 am
Casper Best Buy opens today
The first Best Buy in Wyoming opens today at Eastridge Mall in Casper.
The store will open at 10 a.m.
The first 100 customers to arrive at the new store will each receive a $20 gift card.
Nature Explore Classroom hosts open house
Wyoming's first Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom will host an open house at 2 p.m. Saturday at Laurie's Inn, 1901 E. 24th St. in Casper.
The classroom will give children opportunities to explore and learn with nature in a safe environment. Nature Explore is a collaborative program of the Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation.
RSVP to Laura Stadfield at 307-333-5406 or email wyosplitsecond@yahoo.com.
Fittje fishing is July 18
The 9th annual Hunter Lewis Fittje Memorial Fishing Derby to benefit the Hunter Fittje Scholarship Fund is from 9 to 11 a.m. July 18 at Yesness Pond. Registration fee is $5.
Contests and prizes are for registered participants 0 to 9, but everyone is welcome for the fun and fishing.
Participants should take fishing gear, bait, a lawn chair and sunscreen. Some fishing gear is available to borrow.
Send registration of $5 each to Tyrone Fittje, 210 Daffodil St., Casper, 82604; or register at the event beginning at 8 a.m.
Please make checks payable to the Natrona County Education Foundation.
For more information, call Tyrone or Linda at 266-5735 or 267-5735.
Center plans free mountain hike
The Bureau of Land Management National Historic Trails Interpretive Center staff is conducting a guided hike at Muddy Mountain on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Interpreters will discuss Muddy Mountain's unique natural history, including plants, animals and geology.
The hike is approximately 3 miles on easy to moderate trail. Hikers will meet at the Trails Center at 10 a.m. and caravan to the site in their own personal vehicles. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, and bring water and snacks.
The program is free, but space is limited. To make reservations, contact Jason Vlcan at 261-7780.
The 1,260-acre Muddy Mountain Environmental Education Area is a popular recreation area south of Casper. The interpretive nature trail has 28 interpretive signs and is handicap accessible. Two overlooks on the trail provide a unique view of the valley below.