Wyoming Weighs New Funding Paths as Demand for Trails Surges
Wyoming’s trails are seeing more boots, bikes, and skis than ever before—and the state is struggling to keep pace. Lawmakers heard this week that demand for non-motorized trails has outgrown current funding, leaving state officials weighing new ways to pay for future paths. Ideas on the table include tapping lottery funds and adding fees to state park use. With outdoor recreation now a $2.2 billion pillar of Wyoming’s economy, the question isn’t whether the trails matter—it’s how to build more without falling behind. Katie Klingsporn with WyoFile has the full story that savvy North Dakotan might read and wonder, “will that trend be coming our direction?”
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