National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
| Contacts: | Lesley A. Collins | |||
| 307-261-7603 |
Trails Center Announces Free Days September 9 - 11
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) is waiving admission September 9 through 11 for Community Appreciation Days. The free days at the NTHIC also coincide with the Wyoming Hunting and Fishing Heritage Expo, which will take place at the Casper Event Center.
“We are fortunate to live in an area that has such a rich history and heritage,” said Trails Center Director Mike Abel. “And we want to show our appreciation to the local community for supporting the Trails Center and our mission, which is to promote the significance of our historic trails to both Wyoming and U.S. history. This year, the support of the Trails Center by Casper residents has been strong, and we want to say, ‘thanks.’”
The annual Wyoming Hunting and Fishing Heritage Expo is free and open to the public. The event celebrates Wyoming’s diverse wild lands and wildlife. The Expo includes hands-on activities and educational opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, physical ability, or experience.
The family-friendly event is coordinated by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department with exhibitors from over 150 businesses, agencies and organizations, including BLM staff and the Trails Center.
The NHTIC is a part of the BLM's National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS). The areas of the NLCS are specifically designed to conserve, protect, and restore the exceptional scientific, natural, cultural, ecological, historical, and recreational values of these treasured landscapes.
The NHTIC is a public-private partnership between the BLM and the National Historic Trails Center Foundation. The facility is located at 1501 N. Poplar Street, Casper, Wyo. The Center is currently operating on summer hours, and is open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 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. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, recreational and other activities on BLM-managed land contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy and supported more than 600,000 American jobs. The Bureau is also one of a handful of agencies that collects more revenue than it spends. In FY 2012, nearly $5.7 billion will be generated on lands managed by the BLM, which operates on a $1.1 billion budget. 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