June 17, 2024
The Leave No Trace organization has selected Sinks Canyon State Park as a 2024 Spotlight site. From June 28-30, a Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be in Lander, WY with Wyoming State Parks to work with the community and local land agencies to deliver Leave No Trace education as well as to partner on stewardship projects.
Sites are nominated for the Leave No Trace Spotlight initiative by local land agencies or community groups. The diverse sites chosen in 2024 span the country, each with unique environmental challenges. The goal of the initiative is to equip each Spotlight area with relevant Leave No Trace tools that address the impacts the site is facing and ultimately, to foster healthy lands and people.
“The Spotlight program is an amazing way to highlight the power of community and the difference people can make when they unite to protect the outdoors,” states Dana Watts, the Executive Director of Leave No Trace. “Spotlights put conservation into action. The 3-day program, led by our Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team, focuses on workshops, Leave No Trace education, and community engagement to ensure that every Spotlight host is empowered with the tools necessary to continue to protect and conserve the areas around them.”
“Sinks Canyon State Park is a Wyoming treasure, and we are committed to preserving its beauty for generations to come,” said Kyle Bernis, Shoshone District Manager for Wyoming State Parks. “The Leave No Trace Spotlight event aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are thrilled to offer this educational opportunity to park visitors.”
The following events are free and open to the public and we encourage people of all ages to attend. For more information visit https://lnt.org/event/leave-
Saturday, June 29th: Leave No Trace Pop-Up Education & Outreach: Join us from 10:00-1:00 for engaging and family-friendly outreach and education, meet the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team, and play quick games to learn more about Leave No Trace and how to protect Sinks Canyon and all your favorite outdoor spaces.
Saturday, June 29th: Leave No Trace and Sinks Canyon Trivia & Social Hour: Whether you are new to Leave No Trace or consider yourself an expert, join us from 5:30-7:30 for this interactive game night to gauge your knowledge of Leave No Trace practices and principles while learning tips and techniques for protecting Sinks Canyon State Park and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to participate in fun stewardship trivia and win some cool prizes!
Sunday, June 30th: Volunteer Stewardship Project: Join Leave No Trace and Sinks Canyon State Park staff and partners from 10:00-12:00 for a fun volunteer day and stewardship project. Volunteer projects may include an invasive weed pull, litter clean up, and light trail maintenance.
These programs are free and open to the public. To stay informed, sign up at https://wyoparks.info/
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..
