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The Park County Library Foundation will be hosting a library bag book sale on Friday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Powell Library. This is a great chance to stock up on all the amazing books, feel … more

By Karen Horner | 9/3/26

What is a Christian?

We’d just left town for a trip. The kids were all loaded, everyone went to the bathroom, we’d just eaten, snacks were packed, and then, just a couple miles out of town, one of our kids, … more

By Seth Carter | 9/3/26

Starting in January, thanks to the warm winter, I did a lot of hikes up in the McCullough Peaks with a heavy pack, sometimes taking my family and our dog.

To prepare for Alaska hunt, I made some big changes

By the time you read this column in the Sportsman's Guide I, fittingly, will be in northern Alaska on the hunt of a lifetime. I had to, and this is no hyperbole, completely change my … more

By Zac Taylor | 8/28/26

Stacking hay with a beaverslide

The most striking memory I have of putting up hay in the Big Hole country of Montana more than 50 years ago is that of the towering wooden structures called beaverslides. They were a part of the … more

By Chuck Hassler | 8/27/26

What does God see when he looks at me?

People are very good at judging what they can see. We notice how someone dresses, how they speak, what they drive, where they live, how successful they appear to be, and even how often they show up … more

By Dean Butler | 8/27/26

Please don’t call it trivia!

Questions 1. What disastrous event occurred on Aug. 24, A.D. 79? 2. Who started the expedition that Juan Sebastián Elcano finished? 3. Are each of these a unit of volume, length, or … more

By John Bernhisel | 8/27/26

The child within and the adult we can become: Confucius’ wisdom for the stages of life

One of topics often explored and discussed in therapy is the concept of “inner child,” which we all have. When our needs for love, safety, connection, recognition or acceptance are ignored … more

By Myoung Shin Hilson | 8/25/26

Defending the Declaration of Independence

To defend the Declaration of Independence is to defend the American people, because as Thomas Jefferson (its author) maintained, the Declaration is “an expression of the American mind.” And never … more

By Brian Schroeder | 8/25/26

Old people and their advice

I recently read with interest a piece titled, “Advice from old people.” Number one on the list was to treat with care the person who agreed to share life with you. Ya Gar, you should treat me … more

By Trena Eiden | 8/20/26

Dog talk is no small talk

I share an excerpt of a conversation with Helmut, my canine buddy. Helmut: What’s the matter with you, dad? You look kind of sad and droopy. Your tail’s down. Me: I’m alright, bud. … more

By Chuck Hassler | 8/20/26

What about the temple?

When you think of a temple, what do you typically think of? In our region the first answer that comes to mind would likely be Mormonism. You may notice, however, that nondenominational, Baptist and … more

By Brian Onstead | 8/20/26

More than a building — a community opportunity

Sometimes the simplest questions reveal the biggest truths. At this year’s Park County Fair, volunteers with Patriot Community Services asked visitors one question: “What do you know about … more

By Russell Stafford | 8/18/26

Wyoming doesn’t need more mud slinging

My friend and erstwhile opponent in the 2018 primary for governor approached me a few days before election day and said, “Mark, I might actually beat you.” He had good reason to think that. It … more

By Mark Gordon | 8/18/26

Put your trust in Jesus

When we came to Wyoming almost 20 years ago, we learned real fast that in Wyoming, there are no “Atta Boys." Wyoming was built by tough people who had faced many hardships. This is a … more

By Mike Walsh | 8/13/26

Through a glass, darkly

The public is suffering from combat fatigue: We’re bored and frustrated. Day to day and week to week, our leaders vacillate between war-making and deal-making. Iran pretends to negotiate … more

By Bill Tallen | 8/13/26

God made us but we’re still pretty primitive

Researchers claim just thinking about the gym can be as effective as actually going. I’m gonna claim somebody with low energy paid a lot of money to … more

By Trena Eiden | 8/13/26

Please don’t call it trivia!

Questions What state is most associated with each of these foods: Dirty soda, Spam musubi, cheese curds, lobster rolls and beignets? Name the four largest moons of Jupiter. If every … more

By John Bernhisel | 8/11/26

Please don’t call it trivia!

Questions: 1. What is the highest paved highway mountain pass in Wyoming? 2. Who are the subjects of the five best-selling biographies since 2020? 3. Why does the Eiffel Tower weigh … more

By John Bernhisel | 8/6/26

Underdog

The reach of an event like the FIFA World Cup to capture and hold the attention of the planet for as long as it does is outstanding. In total viewership it’s comparable to the Olympics, but it’s … more

By Seth Carter | 8/6/26

Sen. Lummis: Washington’s grizzly bear power grab is finally coming to a long-overdue end

For far too long, federal bureaucrats who have never set foot on Wyoming lands have controlled decisions about our wildlife. That era is finally ending, thanks to the Trump administration. … more

By Cynthia Lummis | 8/6/26