Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway Audio Podcasts
The Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway traverses one hundred and sixty two miles through what National Geographic refers to as “one of the finest drives in the Rockies.” Below are audio podcasts for your perusal to help you learn more about the history, culture and natural features this Byway was established for.
The Creation of Grand Teton National Park
This audio podcast tells of the historical events that led up to the establishment of Grand Teton National Park. Despite the multiple visions of settlers residing the Jackson Hole in the early 1900's, preservation of the Teton Range and the valley floor was the ultimate outcome then and into the future.
Homesteading Jackson Hole tells the story of the adventurous souls who journeyed west and determined to settle the wild lands surrounding the Centennial Scenic Byway.
The story of Union Pass begins in 1859 when U.S. Army cartographers followed game trails west to map the remote lands of Wyoming. With historical figures like Jim Bridger helping to find the way, the party made their way over Union Pass and named the lakes and mountains around them as they went.
Migrations in Wyoming's Wind River Country
The migration corridor for the Pronghorn Antelope through Wyoming's Wind River country is imperative to the survival of these magnificent creatures. Listen to this audio podcast to learn more about why this corridor is so critical and the efforts that are being made to protect the Pronghorn.
“Tie Hacks” tells the story of railway expansion and the role Wyoming residents and today’s National Forests played in this expansion. Listen to this audio podcast to learn more about the history of Wyoming’s tie hacks.
The Legend of Fish in a Milk Can
This legend tells the story of the original Wyoming guided fishing trips into the forests of western Wyoming during the 1930's. Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout were packed into the mountains in milk cans slung over the backs of horses into the lakes and rivers of the Wind River Mountains. Listen to this audio podcast to learn how fish stocking and fishing became possible in the Wind River Mountains.
The Geology of the Teton Range and it's Influence on Human History
This audio podcast discusses how the Teton Range was formed millions of years ago including movement of the earth’s plates as well as large areas of glacial ice and volcanic eruptions. From the first humans to come to this area, to today's residents, the harsh winters and geology have shaped the everyday lives of the people who live in the shadow of the Teton Range. Listen to this audio podcast to learn how the dramatic natural forces of geology have shaped not only the mountains and rivers, but also the lives of the people who live here.
The Green River Drift is one of the country’s longest and oldest running cattle drives and runs northwest of the town of Pinedale each June. Moving the cattle about 70 miles from the Big Piney area to Union Pass, the men and women that drive the cattle work for around a week to move the cattle to summer grazing grounds. Listen to this audio podcast to hear about the cowboys, cowgirls and cattle that move each June through the mountains of Wyoming.
Native Americans Followed Ancient Trails
The Jackson Hole area was part of the traditional homeland for the Eastern Shoshone and Shoshone Bannock tribes as well as several other tribes. This area offered no permanent home to these tribes, but was utilized for hunting, mining for tools, plant collection and summer living. Listen to this audio podcast to learn more about the lives of the many Native Americans and their influence on the area surrounding the Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway.