Trails Center hosts new photography exhibit
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CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) is hosting a photography exhibit, “History through the Lens” sponsored by the Casper Photography Association.
The exhibition runs from August 1 through September 28 and will feature a collection of local photography related to the historic pioneer trails, historical points of interest, and beautiful Wyoming landscapes. The BLM supports working landscapes across the West through its many programs and this exhibit is one way to highlight those landscapes
During the last two years, NHTIC staff members have been conducting historic pioneer trail treks with the Casper Photography Association, transforming their wonderful images of the trails to a beautiful exhibit at the Center.
"Casper Photography Association members have been hard at work over the last couple of years taking part in trail treks with NHTIC staff, taking pictures and learning the history. This is a wonderful opportunity for club members to share our love of history and photography with the general public in a spectacular facility,” said Lyn Clark, Casper Photography Association president.
The Casper Photography Association is Central Wyoming’s premier organization dedicated to providing opportunities for area photographers to learn, network, and enjoy Wyoming’s landscapes. The purpose of the Association is to further member’s knowledge and enjoyment of photography by sharing important concepts, new developments, and personal experience.
The photographs and images will be for sale only by contacting the photographer.
NHTIC general admission and events are free and open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesdaythrough Sunday. For more information, please contact Jason Vlcan at the NHTIC (307) 261-7780
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, Wyoming.
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act, there are 30 congressionally designated National Scenic and Historic Trails in the National Trails System. National Historic Trails are extended trails that closely follow a historic trail or route of travel that is of national significance. The BLM now protects nearly 6,000 miles of 18 designated trails in 15 States, and the BLM also manages thousands of miles of trails under study for potential designation.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.