Sierra Club Wyoming Chapter
The Sierra Club's Wyoming Chapter is an excellent resource for hiking and backpacking information. As part of a national conservation organization, this group promotes environmental activism and education throughout the state of Wyoming in conjunction with local government bodies. The main hiking club within Wyoming's Sierra Club is called Teton Group, which organizes hiking trips as well as skiing, mountain biking and other outings. Activities are free, though donations to drivers are appreciated. Teton Group supplies participants with all the necessary information.
Wyoming Chapter of the Sierra Club
P.O. Box 12047
Jackson, WY 83002
(307) 733-4557
wyoming.sierraclub.org/index.html
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
Wyoming is rich in pioneer history, and this fascinating museum aims to protect and share the state's most treasured historic trails. Formed out of the partnership between the Bureau of Land Management, the National Historic Trails Center Foundation and the city of Casper, the NHTIC is a great place for learning about historical trails throughout the state and beyond. Here you can also get information on "Take It Outside" program, which organizes outdoor activities such as hiking for families, classes, and other members of the community.
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
1501 N. Poplar St.
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 261-7700
blm.gov/wy/st/en/NHTIC.html
Continental Divide Trail Alliance
This highly active organization aims to preserve and celebrate the Continental Divide trail, a trail that unites Canada, the United States and Mexico. Though now based in Colorado, this group involves all states that contain the Continental Divide, including Wyoming. The Continental Divide Trail Alliance organizes trips for families through the Youth on Divide Program. You can find out anything you want to know about hiking the trail, such as recommended gear, hiking maps, history, and local ecology.
Continental Divide Trail Alliance
1200 Arapahoe St.
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 278-3177
cdtrail.org/page.php
Article Written By Charlie Higgins
Charlie Higgins is a writer, translator, editor and social-media consultant based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Originally from Connecticut, Higgins holds bachelor's degrees in media studies and music from Oberlin College. He currently works for the financial inclusion and microenterprise news website Microdinero.
