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 [...]
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. [...]
“Maybe the highest and best use of land doesn’t always mean just profitability, but social well-being and consciousness as well.” With those words, longtime rancher and landowner Don Roberts captured the spirit behind one of the most significant land [...]
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 [...]
Visitors to Sheridan Community Land Trust trails will soon see the handiwork of Sheridan High School students. This fall, students in the Woodworking I class partnered with SCLT to design and build handcrafted trail map dispensers that will be [...]
Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) is excited to announce the opening of an experimental off-leash dog area at the Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA). This trial program expands recreational opportunities for local dog owners while promoting responsible trail use and [...]
What happens when you mix curious fourth graders, a love of nature, and a little inspiration from summer adventures? You get a classroom full of budding naturalists, eyes wide with wonder, creating field guides to explore the nature right [...]
