Family Exploring the Fort Caspar Museum

Spring Activities and Adventures You Can't Miss in Casper

Springtime in Casper is filled with family-friendly adventures and outdoor experiences perfect for any travel itinerary. With the weather swaying between winter and summer, visitors can experience the last bit of snow on Casper Mountain on skis, snowshoes or a snowmobile or soak up the sunshine fly-fishing the North Platte river or photograph our blooming wildflowers and abundant wildlife. The adventure continues indoors with interactive museum displays at the Tate Geological Museum or the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.

Here's What You Can't Miss!

  1. Spring Events: Casper has lots of events happening this spring, from live entertainment to sports!
  2. Family-Friendly Museums: Explore interactive museum exhibits and art galleries.
  3. View Wyoming Wildlife: Go to Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park to see our unique wildlife.
  4. Stargaze on Casper Mountain: Take in the scenic views of Wyoming's dark skies in Casper!
  5. Fly Fish on the North Platte River: Book a guided fly-fishing trip along the North Platte River.
  6. Take a Scenic Drive: There are plenty of beautiful scenic drives to enjoy with the family within an hour of Downtown Casper!

Here at Visit Casper, where the experts on all things Natrona County and Wyoming. So take it from us when we say that these are the best things to do in and around Casper when spring arrives!

Attend an Event in Casper

With an events calendar filled with live music, performing arts, sports tournaments, and educational sessions at our historic museums, there's always something to check out when you're in Casper. If you're a sports fan, the Wyoming High School State Basketball Tournament will kick off at the Ford Wyoming Center March 12-14th. Jeff Allen, a family-friendly comedian, is performing at the newly renovated and historical Rialto Theater on March 14th. And, if you stay for the weekend, you can experience the Cinderella Ballet at the Ford Wyoming Center on March 15th. Check out our full events calendar here.

Explore a Museum with the Family

Enjoy a historic and inspiring experience at one of Casper's museums or art galleries. The National Historic Trails Center, Fort Caspar, The Nicolaysen Art Museum, Art321, the Tate Geological Museum, and more offer interactive displays, activities, and fun learning opportunities for the whole family. Explore all of our museums here.

Tip from a local: Make sure to plan for at least two hours at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center if you have small children! With all of their interactive displays and exhibits, my kids had to make sure they touched everything since they are used to museums telling them not to!

Fort Caspar Museum

View Wyoming's Abundant Wildlife

In mid-April and early May, the landscape begins to transform in Central Wyoming and with it comes a wave of color and wildlife. Wildflowers begin to bloom and birds arrive during their migration. There are many areas where you can observe a wide variety of birds as they head back to the northern regions. From Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park to the miles of paved trails along the North Platte River and out on the prairie, bird activity is abundant. More information about the migration and where to view birds is available on the Audubon Society website.

Stargazing in Casper

When spring arrives, the galaxy also starts making its early-morning appearance, and Wyoming has beautiful dark skies that offer stunning views and the chance to take insta-worthy photos of the stars. The southern side of Casper Mountain is a perfect place, as are many other rural roads in the county, to take in the galaxy. If you want to learn more about stargazing, visit the Casper Planetarium.

Stargazing in Casper

Fly Fishing on the North Platte River

Here in Casper, you can access the world renowned North Platte River within five minutes of just about anywhere in town. And with 3,000-5,000 fish per mile in certain sections of the river, fly-fishing is something we're very well known for. Whether it's you're first time or you're a seasoned veteran, our local fishing guides would love to help you catch one of Casper's iconic trophy trout.

Take a Scenic Drive to Alcova, Muddy Mountain, or Hells Half Acre

Last but not least, If you just want to see incredible scenery, here are some scenic drives to check out. Head up to Casper Mountain and continue on to Muddy Mountain, where our wide-open spaces and the changing landscape really shows off. Or, head south-west to Alcova Reservoir and Fremont Canyon where the towering red-rock canyon walls make you feel like you've traveled to an entirely different place!

Another place to check out is Hell’s Half Acre. It’s an amazing badlands area that served as a location for the sci-fi movie Starship Troopers. Head northwest on Highway 20/26 for about 45 miles to check it out. By May, the new boardwalk, overlook, and interpretive signs will be available, and you will be able to learn and experience amazing things at this Natrona County Park.

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Kelly Eastes

Film Casper Liaison, Content Writer & Photographer

Kelly Eastes has been involved in the film industry here in Natrona County for decades. An expert in recruiting film projects and connecting crews with local resources, he doubles as a content creator for Visit Casper as his writing talents help better tell our story to visitors and locals alike.

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