AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNon-Motorized Trails Funding: Wyoming’s Office of Tourism and the State Trails Program are taking applications for a new one-time $800,000 Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program, aimed at shovel-ready natural-surface trail projects and trailhead/infrastructure upgrades on public lands. Roadwork at Hawk Springs: Temporary single-lane traffic is planned at Hawk Springs State Recreation Area as crews replace culverts and improve drainage; the project runs about two weeks with construction weekdays. Reservoir Drawdown Dates: Glendo and Guernsey State Parks will see the annual reservoir lowering begin the week of Aug. 9, about a month earlier due to drought, with boating access and navigation expected to tighten through August. Bighorn River Float: Lovell-area outdoor groups are hosting the 4th annual Bighorn River Blueway Community Float on Aug. 1, including two new launch sites and an ~8-mile, roughly 3-hour paddle. Wildlife & Water Safety: Wyoming Game and Fish is in the spotlight again for wildlife-related travel reminders during drought conditions, while nearby regions continue to deal with wildfire impacts and smoke. Tourism Costs Trend: A national travel forecast says once-affordable destinations are losing budget travelers as hotel, food, parking, and attraction fees rise.
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