June 20, 2024

Curt Gowdy State Park is providing U.S. military veterans an opportunity to get outdoors with a series of veterans’ partner hikes during the summer.

Held in partnership with the Veterans Association Recreational Therapy Program, Curt Gowdy State Park will offer multiple veterans’ partner hikes from June until August.

For each hike, a volunteer veteran will meet attendees at the Curt Gowdy Visitors’ Center at 10 a.m., determine what trail and distance the group is looking for, and then lead the group on their trek.

A Laramie District Interpreter will also accompany each hike to help identify plants and wildlife, along with other information about the park. This program provides an excellent opportunity for veterans looking to spend time with their peers in the outdoors, and gain familiarity with exploring Wyoming’s beautiful state parks

Interested veterans have three more opportunities to participate with hikes scheduled for  June 28, July 12 and July 26.

This program is open only to U.S. military veterans. Please remember to bring adequate water for a 1.5-hour hike, sunscreen, hiking shoes, layers for all weather, and snacks if you need them.

Veterans interested in participating are asked to show up ready to go at 10 a.m. at the Curt Gowdy Visitors’ Center on one (or all!) of the dates listed above!

            For more information, please contact Carlo Migliaccio at: (307) 359-4014.

Curt Gowdy State Park is a public recreation area covering 3,395 acres in Albany and Laramie counties in southeast Wyoming. It is located just 24 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 24 miles east of Laramie, Wyoming off of State Route 210 (Happy Jack Road).

For more information on these events please visit, wyoarts.state.wy.us/wac-program/plein-air-in-the-parks or contact Ismael Dominguez at 307-275-4476 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..