Probably the best place to keep up with what’s going on with the high spring flows of the North Platte River through Wyoming is at the Newsroom, Bureau of Rec Great Plains Region. The photo of the Pathfinder spillway in 2010 (left) is from the same site.
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Wyoming North Platte Flood Danger
The news is coming out in a slow trickle. Quite a contrast to what residents of Casper can see with a glance at the river which runs right through the entire town. If you live along the North Platte River, you know we are facing record high flows similar to last year. In an effort…
Wildflowers
With over 20,000 flowering plants native to North America, the term ‘wildflower’ does not necessarily mean a flowering plant which will thrive in your particular area. Also, the term ‘wildflower’ can include any flower naturally occurring anywhere in the world. For those reasons, I usually use the term Wyoming native to specifically refer to plants…
Wyoming Rain Showers
According to the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS – just say it a few times to an island beat, and you’ll be able to remember it), it rained 0.17 of an inch last night. I’m thankful for any rain that lets me go another day without watering my yard.
Wyoming Life 