The Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Trust Fund has announced its first round of project grants. This inaugural cycle funds 21 recipient projects across 15 counties, totaling $1,920,714.
Explore the complete list of projects below to see how these investments will impact communities across Wyoming.
Chimney Park Trails Equipment
Skier's Nordic of Wyoming was awarded $15,000 to purchase winter grooming equipment for the Chimney Park trails in Albany County.
French Creek Trail Maintenance
Wyoming Pathways was awarded $29,000 to upgrade and maintain up to 11 miles of existing non-motorized trails in Albany County.
Lake Owen Fishing Pier
Trout Unlimited was awarded $90,000 to replace and improve the fishing pier and accessible trail at Lake Owen in Albany County.
Cottonwood Canyon Trail System
The Town of Lovell was awarded $300,000 to begin building up to 26 miles of non-motorized trails in Big Horn County.
Burnt Hollow Multi-Use Trail System
The Campbell County Recreation Foundation was awarded $50,000 to develop a plan and design for a non-motorized trail system in Campbell County.
Overlook Trails Expansion
The Dubois Association for Recreation and Trails was awarded $50,000 to build up to 1.75 miles of non-motorized trails in Fremont County.
Popo Agie River Country Garden Restoration
The Popo Agie Conservation District was awarded $175,000 to stabilize actively eroding riverbanks across four areas in Fremont County.
Smoking Waters Trail Access and Connection
The Big Horn Basin Nature and Discovery Center was awarded $41,000 to improve an underpass for a trail connection of up to one mile in Hot Springs County.
Petrified Tree Accessible Trail
The Johnson County Commissioners were awarded $117,500 to build a 0.7-mile ABA/ADA-compliant trail in Johnson County.
Big Springs Site Improvements
The Lincoln County Commissioners were awarded $85,000 for the construction of a trailhead parking area in Lincoln County.
Beartrap Meadow Park Trail System
Natrona County Parks was awarded $130,000 to replace two picnic structures in Natrona County.
Beartrap Picnic Shelters
The Central Wyoming Trails Alliance was awarded $30,000 to build a 0.5-mile accessible, non-motorized trail in Natrona County.
Belfry Bridge Boat Ramp Improvements
The City of Cody was awarded $215,000 to replace the concrete boat ramp in Park County.
Increasing Accessible Trails
The Sheridan Community Land Trust was awarded $56,275 to upgrade up to two miles of existing trails in Sheridan County, improving accessibility for all users.
Winter Grooming Maintenance
Black Mountain Nordic was awarded $27,210 to upgrade winter grooming equipment and fund grooming operations in Sheridan County.
Increasing Mountain Accessibility and Access for Youth and Beginners
The Antelope Butte Foundation was awarded $125,000 to purchase winter grooming equipment to increase mountain accessibility in Sheridan County.
Killpecker Sand Dunes Campground Enhancements
The Foundation for America's Public Lands was awarded $100,000 to upgrade campground amenities in Sweetwater County.
Bridge Replacement
Friends of Pathways was awarded $33,832 to build eight bridges along trail sections across five areas in Teton County.
Cache Creek Trailhead Redesign
The U.S. Forest Service Jackson Ranger District was awarded $50,000 to develop engineering plans for the redesign of the trailhead in Teton County.
Riverside Park Trails Complex Phase 1
The City of Worland was awarded $160,000 to build a 12-foot wide non-motorized pathway and bicycle skills features in Washakie County.
Flying V Trails
Bent Sprockets Inc. was awarded $40,897 to complete trail development and installation of signage for up to 1.7 miles of biking and hiking trails in Weston County.