Today is Saturday, July 4, which means it’s our nation’s birthday. The semiquincentennial, to be exact, a ten-dollar word for 250 years (apparently, quartamillennium didn’t have the right ring after all that Y2K hubbub). And what better way to celebrate [...]
As Memorial Day Weekend arrives and summer unofficially begins across Sheridan County, many people are making plans to hit favorite trails, load up bikes and kayaks, and spend more time outdoors. And this year, that may also mean discovering someplace [...]
A closer look at dogs, stewardship, and access across SCLT trails As more people head outdoors, SCLT is reminding trail users that access—especially with dogs—comes with responsibility. From the Soldier Ridge Trail System to the Big Goose Natural [...]
Anglers have a new reason to get outside this spring. On April 8, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department stocked approximately 500 rainbow trout at the Sheridan Community Land Trust’s Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA). The fish, averaging about 7 [...]
The Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) reminds trail users that Hidden Hoot Trail and Hoot Loop will be closed to the public for calving season beginning April 1. This annual closure helps reduce stress on livestock during a critical time. [...]
On a summer evening at Big Goose Creek, it’s easy to forget how much work a creek is doing, and how much work it sometimes needs from us. Water slides past willows, insects rise, and fish follow patterns as [...]
Great news for dog lovers! After a successful trial period, the Off-Leash Dog Trail experiment at the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA) has officially become a permanent feature. Thanks to responsible use and strong community support, off-leash access [...]
Even more of the land where the Soldier Ridge Trail System is located will now be permanently conserved, ensuring that its open space, productive ranchland, and community recreation opportunities will remain for generations to come. On December 9, 2025, [...]
“Oh my gosh! This is heaven, right?! This is amazing!” host Patty Kim exclaims from SCLT’s Soldier Ridge Trail as she kicks off AARP’s newest episode of Great Places to Live. The series highlights communities that score well for [...]
As more people head outside to enjoy our community trails, it’s a good time to remember one simple habit that makes a big difference for everyone: keeping your pets under control, even when they’re off-leash. Many of our favorite places [...]
