The Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Trust Fund has announced its first round of small project grants.
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.