National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
| Contacts: | Lesley A. Collins 307-261-7603 |
Trails Center Announces a Summer Evening Program: "Bessemer Bend: An Evening of History and Recreation"
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) presents, "Bessemer Bend: An Evening of History and Recreation," at the Bessemer Bend Historic Site.
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For western immigrants following the North Platte River, Bessemer Bend provided the last opportunity to ford the river. Jason Vlcan, an interpreter at the Trails Center, will present a talk about the significance of Bessemer Bend to both Wyoming and U.S. history.
Following the 20-minute talk, participants are welcome to enjoy family fun by the river. The public is encouraged to bring picnic baskets, footballs, Frisbees and fishing poles.
This event is part of the Trails Center’s summer evening program series. For more information contact Alex Rose at the NHTIC, (307) 261-7780.
The NHTIC is a public-private partnership between the BLM and the National Historic Trails Center Foundation. The Center is currently operating on summer hours, and is open daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2012, activities on public lands generated $4.6 billion in revenue, much of which was shared with the States where the activities occurred. In addition, public lands contributed more than $112 billion to the U.S. economy and helped support more than 500,000 jobs.
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center 1501 North Poplar Street Casper, WY 82601