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 land - 253 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center 1501 North Poplar Street Casper, WY 82601