Kelsey Dayton
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Past articles by Kelsey:
Preserving a road through time
Researcher races to document Oregon Trail ruts before they erode → Read More
Stories beneath the surface
Researcher hopes to find the undocumented graves and the little known tales of those who died traveling the Oregon Trail → Read More
Mo the mulie becomes celebrity ‘spokesdeer’ for wild migration
Fans follow the doe on social media for weekly updates and information on her perilous journey. → Read More
The Wedding of the Waters
Why does one Wyoming River have two names? → Read More
UW launches new outdoor rec. and tourism management degree
Program is meant to train students to enter a growing industry and help diversify the state’s economy → Read More
The battle of Crowheart Butte
The history of a prominent geographic feature in the Wind River valley reminds many of Chief Washakie and his leadership. → Read More
Outlaws and legends
How Hole-in-the-Wall became a famous haven for outlaws → Read More
Christmas bird counts underway across the state
Each year volunteers participate in a holiday tradition — counting birds and recording their sightings. → Read More
Wyoming discovery may keep insect off endangered species list
Researches have confirmed the presence of western glacier stoneflies in the Tetons, expanding the insect’s known range and habitat. → Read More
Potential paths of the grizzly bear identified
New research shows how bears from Glacier National Park might mingle with those in Yellowstone. → Read More
Grizzlies continue to occupy more of Wyoming
People should be bear-aware even in areas they’ve never seen the animals before → Read More
Small animals key to big discoveries in Natural Trap Cave
The remains of microfauna found in a pit cave near Lovell could shed light on thousands of years of climate change. → Read More
Wyoming gets a D on outdoor rec economy report card
Public lands politics and access regulations hurt the state’s grade in a new report. → Read More
Wyoming gets a D on outdoor rec economy report card
Public lands politics and access regulations hurt the state’s grade in a new report. → Read More
The raccoon and the marshmallow
UW researchers use an Aesop’s fable to measure animal problem solving and intelligence. → Read More
“Ferret Town” tells the story of a species’ fight for survival
Preview of black-footed ferret documentary to screen across Wyoming. → Read More
Quiet recreation by the numbers
New study measures economic impact of non-motorized recreation in southwest Wyoming → Read More
Climbing trip inspires war story
The mountain loomed in Sam Lightner Jr.’s mind. Thirty years ago, the now Lander resident was searching for karst mountains like those he’d discovered in T → Read More
Well-earned renown: The Teton Crest Trail
It’s no accident that the iconic trail makes so many best-of backpacking lists. → Read More
Letting go of the summit
A trip in the Bighorn National Forest provides a reminder on what is really important → Read More