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5150 Parade Day: 8 Ways To Do It Right This Year

If you’re new around here, then let us be the ones to let you in on a little local secret… Parade Day is sorta a BIG deal in the 5150’. Plus, the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, so you KNOW it's going to be epic. Parade Day is one day out of the year… More

Faces of Funky Junk

Photo: @wildgrovewy Spring in the 5150' is short lived, yet undeniably magical. Endless storms give life to western landscapes, wildflowers bloom and locals come alive to make the most of the Wyoming sunshine. There is so much to look forward to when it comes to spring in the 5150'. However, this… More

12 Underrated Casper Views to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

As locals, we know that the 5150' is full of epic sights. From Fremont Canyon to Independence Rock, we always hold on closely to the jaw-dropping views that are recognized nationwide. However, we have an even deeper appreciation for the underrated places that never fail to take our breath away and… More

Women of the West: Wise Words from 6 Local Ladies

Here in the heart of Wyoming, women have always been recognized for thick skin, a sharp mind and a stop at nothing attitude. And we believe today is no different. On International Women's Day in the 5150', we celebrate not only the women who led the way, but the women we are becoming. We are so… More

Meet Gabriel Cisneros | January Local of the Month

Local Insider, Gabriel Cisneros, was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on June 4th, 1981, and was adopted by Kenneth Cisneros and Rachel Silva of Casper, WY where he was raised. He has always had a flare for the arts, hospitality and philanthropy. In college, Gabriel studied film with a major in art… More

7 Reasons We're Thankful for the 5150' Community

They say that the days are long but the years go by fast. And, after this year in Casper, we couldn't agree more. It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. What's even crazier to think about is where we all were this time last year... Without rewinding to the past, we will… More

Meet Kristin Wilson | 5150' Small Business Owner of the Season

Allow us to introduce you to 5150' local, Kristin Wilson. Kristin is a woman of many hats. She is a wife, a mom, a dancer, an explorer, an entrepreneur and (our favorite) a Casper native. Over ten years ago, she opened her outdoor shop, Gear Up & Get Out There, downtown on 1st St., and her small… More

21 Instagram Photos Sure to Make You Thankful to Call the 5150' Home

Can you believe that it is already November? We can't seem to wrap our heads around it. It's almost as though we woke up with 3ft of snow in April, crash coursed through a lively summer, tipped our hats to the most beautiful fall season and finally opened our eyes to a winter full of opportunity in… More

Meet David Kerr | November Local of the Month

Meet David Kerr - our November Local of the Month. David is a 25 year old Casper Native who can almost always be found around town with a camera in hand. David works full time as a photo and video director for Kalen Marketing Solutions as well as a Crossfit L1 coach at Lifetime Health and Fitness… More

A Haunted Halloween in Casper

Raise your hand if you've ever told someone that you live in Casper, Wyoming, and they immediately throw down a bit on Casper the Friendly Ghost? Good one! Right? **Insert eye roll and well deserved sarcasm! All jokes aside, ol' Casper may not be a 5150' Local, but after sitting down with Lisa… More