| Wyoming is western and rustic. The state is full of | | | | includes dancing, food, shooting exhibitions and you |
| western heritage and culture as well as outdoors and | | | | must dress like an old time cowboy to fit in. |
| nature activities. There is just about something for | | | | Held annually on President's Day weekend in Cody is |
| everyone. The third Friday of every month you have | | | | the annual Water Fall Ice Festival. There are hundreds |
| the chance to see the stars like you have never | | | | of frozen waterfalls in The Valley each year and ice |
| seen them before. Most of us live in cities that are | | | | climbers can't wait to get to them. The mountaintops |
| so brightly lit that you can't see the stars clearly. At | | | | in the region rise over 11,400 feet and vertical begins |
| the Botanic Gardens of Cheyenne, you have the | | | | to form as early as October. The waterfalls do not |
| opportunity to learn and see the stars of the | | | | completely thaw until the end of April. Many of the |
| Wyoming night sky. The viewings are hosted by the | | | | waterfalls have been identified and rate WI3-7 climbs. |
| Cheyenne Astronomical Society. | | | | This is extreme climbing if you are into ice climbing. It |
| Crystal Classic Ice Sculpting is held in downtown | | | | is also a great spectator event if you don't mind the |
| Green River. The crisp Wyoming air keeps the ice at | | | | frigid temperatures. The CAM-PLEX Heritage Center |
| the perfect temperature to be molded into a variety | | | | is an art facility located in Gillette. Every month they |
| of different creations. The event is sanctioned by | | | | hold several live performances, visual arts, |
| the National Ice Carving Association. There are | | | | conventions, lectures and receptions. They often |
| several levels of competition including professional, | | | | have several performance scheduled for February. A |
| semi-pro, amateur, and individuals. The Buffalo Bill | | | | 1400-foot square foot Art Gallery is also attached |
| Birthday Ball is held in Cody every year. The event | | | | and holds several monthly exhibitions. |